Replace Jeep Wrangler JKU brake pads

Tools Needed

• Brakleen
• Wheels: 19mm (3/4″)
• Bleeder screw (if needed) 11mm wrench
• Caliper
  • Slide bolts 13mm socket + 15mm wrench
  • C clamp or other tool to compress caliper piston
  • Make sure to check boot, etc.
  • Check grease on slide bolts and slide boots – clean and re-pack
  • Rags to clean the grease
  • Some wire/short bungee to hang caliper
  • Wire brush/wheel to clean rust off of clip mounting locations (make sure to do this very well or the clips can loosen and jam the pads!)
  • High temp grease/silicone glide
• Caliper bracket short 18mm socket
  • Loctite 272 – high temp
• Brake Fluid DOT 3
  • 4318080AD
  • Standard MS-4574
• Caliper Assembly (left rear)
  • Disc Brake Caliper Assembly, Left – Mopar (68003774AA)
• Rear Brake parts Mopar
• Disc Brake Pin Kit – Mopar (68003777AA)
• Brake Hose To Caliper Gasket – Mopar (6502114)

Steps

• Remove caliper and caliper bracket
• Open brake tank in engine bay (leave cap on loosely to prevent dirt from getting in)
• Push in caliper piston with c-clamp and old brake pad. Be careful not to tear the rubber boot!
• Clean and replace clips on caliper bracket if needed, and lube
• Replace caliper bracket, add loctite, and snug down
• Add new calipers (much easier than trying to do this off the vehicle)
• 77 foot lbs for caliper bracket
• Replace caliper, 26 foot lbs

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