the pads are much easier to slide into those clips if you put some of that grease on the clips first, it also helps them slide back and forth during braking as well. just a tip from a fellow DIY'er
James, this was great. I've always wanted to do brakes myself versus having a mechanic screw me for hundreds of dollars. Thanks very much for the video!
Getting ready to do this on my Jeep - headed for inspection and I know my front pads are too thin & figured I'd see if I could do it myself to save some $$. This is the best video online for this job - covered everything doing it the right way. Thanks! (I'm sure there will be at least minor cussing)
Cool, I always removed the caliper screws from the bracket, but you just showed me absolutely no reason too, thanks ! I just did my rear brakes on my 75th Anniversary JKU, squeaking like a mofo, my first suspicion was I put a clip on wrong, but fine, I bought those e coated rotors, as they rust to shit within a year around here. Heck, may be my front brakes making the noise. Love working my wrangler, never a problem or “surprise”, every other car needed my jaw gear puller to get the rotors off because they were so frozen.
Great Video!!!! I am no mechanic my any means......but needed to replace the rear rotors and brake pads desperately on my 2009 JKX unlimited and needed some insight! Thanks for posting!!!
Please when you change out your rear brake rotor its best to to clean out the E brake with break cleaner and lube the E break adjuster and springs before replacing the rear rotor also lube the brake pad clips on the caliper
Since one side had pads worn enough to ruin the rotor but other was hardly worn I would check the worn out one for sticking caliper or piston.. did u diagnose that before just replacing it only to have it stick and ruin the new one also? Just curious. My driver side front is sticking.
Thanks for the video, I wasn't sure if the pistons were the kind that you can push in or the kind that have to be pressed and turned with a borrowed contraption from the parts store.
Thanks! I should have mentioned in the video that in your driveway you use jack stands. In the video I was trying to make a point for people changing their tires on the side of the highway when you don't have jack stands or for those that don't have jack stands anyway. A jack stand is best but what I showed will save you.
I was having The tires of my Rubicon balance . They told me I needed Rear Rotors, Calipers and Pads replace for an estimate of 923.74. I saw them and I agree they need replacement but 923.74. - Time for DYI i think.
Do you know what size socket the caliper housing bolts are? Other tutorials say 21mm but that's for the front. 21mm socket far too big on back :( Really dont want to go buy 16-20mm sockets and play trial and error, nearest hardware guys are a**holes when you try to return something
Very helpful. Heard using red lock tight on the bolts and a shot of CRC on your emergency brake was recommended. Thanks for sharing. Going to be installing a set of Powerstop slotted brakes and rotors next week, you made it look easy. Trump 2020 🇺🇸
On most pads, including those shown in the video, there are wear slots. Once you cannot see the slot anymore it is time to replace your pads. For rotors, there is a minimum thickness which for the JK rears is 11mm. You can easily measure with a caliper or ruler (less easy). I tend to crawl under when checking the pads and rotors just so you don’t have the rim to contend with. Also most times you get an oil change they will look at the pads and rotors.
If the one side is wearing more than the other it's either the caliper piston is sticking or the sliders are seized. Hope you checked them or the same thing will happen.
Glad I found video for 2010 Jeep Wrangler. Other years are very different, thanks. Would it not be easier if put pads in before installing boot assemble on caliber???
It might be easier. I'll have to try that next time I need to do this. I am not a mechanic just willing to take on any task. I have installed several brake pads on many different cars and most of it is about the same. Thanks for the observation. Good luck on your project!
Thanks, but you do work like you are a mechanic. I meant put clips in with caliber apart. I was about to tackle the job, but after your video realized I needed a few other items like the boots and grease and cleaner. Rcvrd them today.
Question, what are the brakes or units under the calibers, the parts just behind the caliber you said you were not replacing??? Looked like brake shoes.
It has been a while since I did this video. Can you tell me at what point I said this in the video so I can go back and refresh my memory so I can then answer your question? Just let me know the time stamp of the video where I said this please.
Those are the emergency brake shoes which are inside the drum of the rear rotors, they press against the inside of the back of the rotor when you pull up your emergency brake
I am guessing you are talking about those parts and labor to install them. I have these parts linked in the description and they are not even close to that price.
I assume you are talking about how the parking brake is a drum brake inside the rear disc brake. If that is what you are talking about then yes that is correct.
You didn't grease the brake pad slide clips. You didn't torque caliper bracket to specs. You used the word basically over and over. The word shouldn't have been used even one time. If you had reversed the emergency brake adjuster the roter would have came off and back on easley.
There are always a few critics. I have probably changed my brakes on all the cars I have had more than 30 times in my life and I have yet to have a problem. This video was done close to a year ago and this car now has more than 15k miles on it and so far no problems. Thanks for your feedback.
Thanks for the video. Went to a garage, they wanted $700 to replace rear brakes.. Cost me $55 for pads and 1 hour.... Saved me a ton
Glad I could help! You're welcome!
Same! My garage wanted 1300 lol
O was glad to see that I wasn't the only one having trouble removing the rotor. Thanks for making the video.
Just replaced my rotors and brakes using this video! Saved myself about $250 and it only took 1.5 hours! Thanks man this was super helpful 😁
Big thanks. This will be on my tablet while I do the work tomorrow. Clean shots of all the parts and really well described.
I am glad I could help you. Good luck getting it done.
Thank you for teaching everyone that never took shop, how to change our own brakes.
the pads are much easier to slide into those clips if you put some of that grease on the clips first, it also helps them slide back and forth during braking as well. just a tip from a fellow DIY'er
Thanks for the tip!
I would suggest to clean the rotors to get the grease off them. Great video :)
James, this was great. I've always wanted to do brakes myself versus having a mechanic screw me for hundreds of dollars. Thanks very much for the video!
Thank you for the feedback! I am glad I could help.
Getting ready to do this on my Jeep - headed for inspection and I know my front pads are too thin & figured I'd see if I could do it myself to save some $$. This is the best video online for this job - covered everything doing it the right way. Thanks! (I'm sure there will be at least minor cussing)
Thanks! I cut a spliced out any cussing. Lol
I've always been nervous about breaks but excellent video
When replacing the clips, try cleaning with a wire brush (file for heavier corrosion) the contact areas.
Great point!
Excellent vid bud! Now I know what it takes when I'm ready to do the job.
Back to watch this video , so many good tips , Great video
Cool, I always removed the caliper screws from the bracket, but you just showed me absolutely no reason too, thanks ! I just did my rear brakes on my 75th Anniversary JKU, squeaking like a mofo, my first suspicion was I put a clip on wrong, but fine, I bought those e coated rotors, as they rust to shit within a year around here. Heck, may be my front brakes making the noise. Love working my wrangler, never a problem or “surprise”, every other car needed my jaw gear puller to get the rotors off because they were so frozen.
Great Video!!!! I am no mechanic my any means......but needed to replace the rear rotors and brake pads desperately on my 2009 JKX unlimited and needed some insight! Thanks for posting!!!
Dang! GREAT idea putting the tire under the car, awesome
Thanks! This tip was shared with me and I thought I would pass it along.
A seized caliper led me here. Great video, thank you!
You're welcome! Thank you!
Please when you change out your rear brake rotor its best to to clean out the E brake with break cleaner and lube the E break adjuster and springs before replacing the rear rotor also lube the brake pad clips on the caliper
Lug nut the rotor twice to keep it flush up to the hub while securing the bracket.
great job, I'm putting 4 pads on now
Since one side had pads worn enough to ruin the rotor but other was hardly worn I would check the worn out one for sticking caliper or piston.. did u diagnose that before just replacing it only to have it stick and ruin the new one also? Just curious. My driver side front is sticking.
Is it a good idea to remove the cap from reservoir when compressing the caliper?
Thanks for the lesson. Need to change out my brakes.
You're welcome! Good luck!
Very informative video 👍🏽
Most important of all. Do not let anyone press the brake pedal while the caliper is off the rotor.
Great video, well described. I'm wondering, do you not need to bleed the brakes or anything?
Hey thanks! You only have to bleed the brakes if you disconnect the brake line.
Where did the brake fluid go when you compressed the piston? If you didn’t open the bleeder, then it went up to the abs!
The brake fluid goes back into the reservoir under the hood.
Great video. This will save me a couple hundred $$.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the video, I wasn't sure if the pistons were the kind that you can push in or the kind that have to be pressed and turned with a borrowed contraption from the parts store.
Instead of getting the tool from parts store, I used a cracked socket and cut 2 sides away. Worked great.
Good video. Get a jack stand tho. Golden rule.
Thanks! I should have mentioned in the video that in your driveway you use jack stands. In the video I was trying to make a point for people changing their tires on the side of the highway when you don't have jack stands or for those that don't have jack stands anyway. A jack stand is best but what I showed will save you.
I was having The tires of my Rubicon balance . They told me I needed Rear Rotors, Calipers and Pads replace for an estimate of 923.74. I saw them
and I agree they need replacement but 923.74. - Time for DYI i think.
You are right Ben!
Would’ve been easier to just remove caliper first and then the bracket.
Good job on not swearing... 👍
Lol thanks!
Do you know what size socket the caliper housing bolts are? Other tutorials say 21mm but that's for the front. 21mm socket far too big on back :(
Really dont want to go buy 16-20mm sockets and play trial and error, nearest hardware guys are a**holes when you try to return something
Fantastic video!! Very helpful. Thanks
Unless I missed it you should be releasing the parking brake with the screw on the backside of the heat shield.
Perhaps some jack stands for safety?
well done!!
Thank you!
Very helpful. Heard using red lock tight on the bolts and a shot of CRC on your emergency brake was recommended. Thanks for sharing. Going to be installing a set of Powerstop slotted brakes and rotors next week, you made it look easy. Trump 2020 🇺🇸
Stfu cap. Biden and trump are weaklings.
Amazing video, how do you know its time to change the breaks tho
On most pads, including those shown in the video, there are wear slots. Once you cannot see the slot anymore it is time to replace your pads. For rotors, there is a minimum thickness which for the JK rears is 11mm. You can easily measure with a caliper or ruler (less easy). I tend to crawl under when checking the pads and rotors just so you don’t have the rim to contend with. Also most times you get an oil change they will look at the pads and rotors.
If the one side is wearing more than the other it's either the caliper piston is sticking or the sliders are seized. Hope you checked them or the same thing will happen.
Thanks for the tip. I ended up replacing a sticking caliper. Good call ;)
My rear right rotor was tight too lol took me 30 minutes
Thank you for this. Coming from a 21 yo female who insists on doing her own vehicle maintenance
You're welcome! Glad I could help you!
Glad I found video for 2010 Jeep Wrangler. Other years are very different, thanks. Would it not be easier if put pads in before installing boot assemble on caliber???
It might be easier. I'll have to try that next time I need to do this. I am not a mechanic just willing to take on any task. I have installed several brake pads on many different cars and most of it is about the same. Thanks for the observation. Good luck on your project!
Thanks, but you do work like you are a mechanic. I meant put clips in with caliber apart. I was about to tackle the job, but after your video realized I needed a few other items like the boots and grease and cleaner. Rcvrd them today.
Thanks for the compliment. Good luck on your project.
any links for the products you used?
What tools do I need??
So after replacing brake pads and rotors, would i then need to do a brake fluid flush?
If you did not disturb the brake system by loosening and piece related to releasing brake fluid then no.
Great video thank you
Replaced front rear pads … $97 dollars for both rear and front pads….. BRAKE CHECK was gonna hit me at $580-ish
What kind of "CAR" are you working on.
A big red one! :)
Were the rear rotors you installed where larger than the ones you took off?
They were the same size. The older ones can sometimes look thinner if they are worn down but the size should remain the same.
Question, what are the brakes or units under the calibers, the parts just behind the caliber you said you were not replacing??? Looked like brake shoes.
It has been a while since I did this video. Can you tell me at what point I said this in the video so I can go back and refresh my memory so I can then answer your question? Just let me know the time stamp of the video where I said this please.
Those are the emergency brake shoes which are inside the drum of the rear rotors, they press against the inside of the back of the rotor when you pull up your emergency brake
Thanks, that is a duh on me. I guess I didn't understand what they were asking. Yea I didn't replace those brakes because my emergency brake was fine.
Yes those are the brake shoes for the emergency brake.
Use a wire brush before and the Rotor will slide off
For brake pads and rotors I got a $700 quote.
I am guessing you are talking about those parts and labor to install them. I have these parts linked in the description and they are not even close to that price.
How do the bolts come off? I can't take them off with anything.
Heat works well on tough bolts. Heat up the bolt then try again.
Especially, not ecspecially. Eh spesh uh lee. Not ek spesh uh lee.
Cheers mare and thanks for the video.
Brakes are disc AND Drum ?
I assume you are talking about how the parking brake is a drum brake inside the rear disc brake. If that is what you are talking about then yes that is correct.
Use a hammer, not a mallet. 3 lb should work ez.
You didn't bleed the air out of the brakes at all.
You didn't grease the brake pad slide clips. You didn't torque caliper bracket to specs. You used the word basically over and over. The word shouldn't have been used even one time. If you had reversed the emergency brake adjuster the roter would have came off and back on easley.
There are always a few critics. I have probably changed my brakes on all the cars I have had more than 30 times in my life and I have yet to have a problem. This video was done close to a year ago and this car now has more than 15k miles on it and so far no problems. Thanks for your feedback.
Skip to 2:00 to get past the dumb rambling
Thanks! I appreciate the dumb comment.
Thanks for the video