How to change the front brake pads on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
How to change the front disc brake pads on a 4th generation WK2 2011-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee with pictures. This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the 4th generation “WK2” (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016) Jeep Grand Cherokee in changing the front disc brake pads.
What kind of brakes do you use on a Jeep Grand?
StopTech offers everything needed to swap out the ATE stock brakes to an Akebono-style setup, including the calipers, pads and rotors (which fortunately are an upgraded vented rotor). StopTech also offers DOT4 brake fluid as well. So when we realized we needed to swap out our front brakes on our ’99 WJ, we hunted around for options.
Can a rotor be removed from a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
So have a container on hand to catch the fluid when you start loosening the brake line fitting. It’s a good idea to have clean fluid going to your brakes as you start to bleed off the old fluid. Once the brake line and the two mounting bolts are removed the caliper will pull off. At this point the rotor can easily be removed also.
Can you add brake fluid to a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
When the foot pedal feels normal, check and adjust the brake fluid level in the master cylinder. If you need to add some, only add DOT-approved brake fluid for your Jeep Grand Cherokee. Remove the wheel chock, release the parking brake and test drive.
Where are the brake pads on a 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
On this 2015 Cherokee, the wear indicator bar was located at the top of the inner brake pad. If your new set of front pads includes replacement brake hardware, pull the old metal pad abutment or “anti-rattle” clips out of the top and bottom of the bracket.
What kind of brakes do Jeep Grand Cherokees use?
HD brakes are standard on a 4×4 Summit with the EcoDiesel (or Hemi V8) Engine…largely because of the standard Factory Towing. Does anyone know what the exact differences are between the “heavy duty brakes” on the hemi w/towing package and “regular” brakes? Click to expand… There are only 2 options for brakes on the WK2 Grand Cherokee.
Where is the wear bar on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
On this 2012 Grand Cherokee, the wear bar was situated at the bottom of the outer brake pad. In order for the caliper to fit over the thicker new brake pads, the two caliper pistons will need to be compressed backwards.
How do you install a new brake pad?
Install the new outer brake pad in to the bracket with the wear bar situated at the bottom of the pad. Push the two metal clips on the rear of the new inner brake pad in to the center of the two caliper pistons. Lower the caliper over the bracket and line up the bolt holes in the caliper with the corresponding holes in the bracket.