INSTALLING BRAKE PADS ON 04'

[SANCHOBA]

INSTALLING FRONT BRAKE PADS ON 04'

i did a search, which only yielded steps on an 05' (something about a allen bolt) evidently 04s' are a little different. any one care to share the steps for the fronts?.....this will be my first time at changing pads on any vehicle! THIA
p.s. got the performance friction pads!:rock:

 

[SANCHOBA]

BUMP! ANYBODY?

 

[moparracing]

i have an '05........ i would think the caliper would be smaller, smaller pads, smaller rotors..... the actual changing out would be the same, i would think......

 

[SANCHOBA]

well...i can't find an allen bolt:dontknow: these steps were provided by CHUCKB and he has an 05'



--Pull wheels
--On the topside of the caliper locate the large allen bolt in the center of the pad opening. Allen head faces inward.
--Clean the inside of the allen head so that the 12mm allen seats fully, break bolt loose.
--Unclip the anti-vibration tabs from the pads. Placing them to the inside/center of the brake pads. This helps relieve tension on the spacer over the 12mm allen bolt. Very helpful when re-installing the allen through the spacer.
--remove allen bolt
--pull the pads
--You'll need to move each of the pistons back in order to install new pads. Good idea to clean throughly around the pistons beforehand. I use a specific tool to do this but a standard c-clamp works perfectly.
--You'll want to keep an eye on your brake fluid level
--Since you're not going to turn the rotors at the very least you need to scuff them up. I like maroon scotch brite pad and brake cleaner
--Install new pads and reverse installation