Wednesday, September 14, 2011

I need instructions on changing dodge ram brake pad anyone??

i have a 2004 dodge ram 1500 and i need to change the brakes... I want it to become a at home project not something i have to take to the shop... if someone can help me out in DETAILS on how to change the pads or point me to the right direction on how to do it that would be appreciated thanksI need instructions on changing dodge ram brake pad anyone??
It's easy remove the wheel then take off the 2 bolts that hold the brake caliper on remove the caliper and push the piston back with a C clamp. When you do this you will push fluid into the master cylinder reservoir and it may over flow you should loosen the cap on the reservoir but leave it in place so you don't squirt fluid every where. when you are done pushing the piston back replace the pads and re install the caliper. Before you drive the truck push the pedal several times until the pedal feels normal again. If you don't you may not have any brakes because the piston is to far away from the brake pad to apply the brakes. Also when you are pumping the brakes don't push the pedal all the way to the floor just go as far as you normally would for a hard stop because some times dirt and corrosion can build up in the master cylinder and pushing the piston through that can damage the seals.I need instructions on changing dodge ram brake pad anyone??
it sounds like if you touch it you are going to have to tow it to the shop..and once you started on it and you break something...you will be lucky to find someone to fix your mistake.......and when you do find someone to fix your screw up....you better have plenty of Vaseline..you just dont sound mechanically inclined...I need instructions on changing dodge ram brake pad anyone??
buy a haynes manual for about 20 bucks. they tell you step by step on how to do it and they even have pictures! All Haynes manuals are based on a complete teardown and rebuild of the vehicles they publish.

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