I didn't film my rotor change. But I just took the calipers completely off. Removed the o-ring holding the rotor off. Knocked them off and replaced. Out everything back together. Not very hard. But a breaker bar might be needed to remove the calipers.
The Allen is 11mm. Also when you use the C clamp to press the pistons back in using one of the old pads and push them in at the same time. Keeps them even and from one backing out because of the pressure.
Saw the video yesterday but didn’t look at comments, bought the 10mm yesterday and it didn’t fit, today I go and I see that from 10 jumped to 12mm and I bought it and it didn’t fit so now I had to order it on Amazon and have to lift and take the wheels of for the third time tomorrow 🤦🏽♂️ it got me pissed off 2 times doing all the work for nothing and 6 trips to auto parts to buy pads and Allen keys
Jake, thanks for the video. It made it easy to replace my 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake pads. Please note the rear brake pads require a 7mm Allen wrench; the 1/4 might get jammed as it is small.
First don't remove the bolts from the rubber sleeves. Second use the old brake pad to press the caliber pistons back in. That way they go in evenly. The hex size is 11 mm.
Love it thank you. Didnt remember how the pad clip went in. Not sure if you've seen it yet but if you leave the old inner brake pad on, you can push both pistons equally with the c clamp
2 problems with your tutorial: 1. Put some grease at the edges of pads where they are mounted, also on the springs that go inside the pistons, otherwise the vibrations and movement will make breaks to make weird sounds 2. Putting retaining bolts back requires specific torque setting, not just as you feel it Other than this good vid.
Any advice on how to bleed these?? They don’t build any pressure at all. I must be doing something wrong. Do you have to set something in the computer before you bleed it???
Great video man! Trying to figure out how best to jack up my WK2, where are your jack stands? Right on the control arms? I’m assuming you used the factory jack point for the jack itself?
No. Only time you would need to flush the lines is if you need to replace a part of the line or caliper, or if its dirty. Have a bucket or bungee to hang/place the caliper onto, do not let it hang or fall, even a little stress can cause a leak.
Are you taking about the big o-rings that hold the brake rotors on the to the hub? If you lost them just put the rotors on without them. You don't need them.
I thought 10mm seemed loose but after pushing it in as far as it would go, I had no problems. Even tapped a few times with a hammer to loosen it without issues
@@youdontknowjake okay so how do you compress the rear brake piston with a c clamp? There's a stupid fuckin electric motor thing made of plastic for the ABS system, mounted on the inside of the caliper that will break if I tighten the c clamp on it lol wtf I hate these new cars. Gotta have a special tool for everything now eh
Thanks Jake. I'll try this soon on my 2014 Limited. I don't think I have the HD brakes, but I read about a difference between the HD OEM brakes vs. the Standard (OEM) ones. The dealer wanted ~$310+ to do my back two break pad replacements. I think I'll try this one myself. Also, what song is playing at the end? That's a mighty groove :P
I have a 2017 WK2 25K miles. 2 of the 4 rotors have lines etched in them. So I was hoping you would show the rotor replacement
I'm doing that this weekend! Stay tuned!
I didn't film my rotor change. But I just took the calipers completely off. Removed the o-ring holding the rotor off. Knocked them off and replaced. Out everything back together. Not very hard. But a breaker bar might be needed to remove the calipers.
The Allen is 11mm. Also when you use the C clamp to press the pistons back in using one of the old pads and push them in at the same time. Keeps them even and from one backing out because of the pressure.
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Saw the video yesterday but didn’t look at comments, bought the 10mm yesterday and it didn’t fit, today I go and I see that from 10 jumped to 12mm and I bought it and it didn’t fit so now I had to order it on Amazon and have to lift and take the wheels of for the third time tomorrow 🤦🏽♂️ it got me pissed off 2 times doing all the work for nothing and 6 trips to auto parts to buy pads and Allen keys
@@davidolveera8581 that's the way it is with DIY. Sometimes it's worth it and sometimes it's not. FYI I used the 10mm just fine.
My Allen was 10.. just like his
yep 11mm just had to purchase one and have fun finding it in a store online is he only place I could find it
Life is hard and we are doing a lot ourselves these days. Thank you for the video. Helped a lot.
Jake, thanks for the video. It made it easy to replace my 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake pads. Please note the rear brake pads require a 7mm Allen wrench; the 1/4 might get jammed as it is small.
First don't remove the bolts from the rubber sleeves. Second use the old brake pad to press the caliber pistons back in. That way they go in evenly. The hex size is 11 mm.
Seconding this. Cannot recommend enough using the old pad to keep the pistons even
On my Jeep Grand Cherokee the caliper bots were 7mm. Thanks for the video very helpful!!
It would have been so much easier if you turned the wheels in before you started the work. That way the calipers would stick out and easier to get to.
Wow, A LOT easier than I thought it would be. Thank you so much! You saved me a bunch of money.
Don’t forget to put silicone grease on the caliper slide pins. And thanks for the video.
Thanks soo much man...couldn't find any vids for this model
Good job looks like the same set up as my Charger. I have to do my 2019 Cherokee Limited front brakes tomorrow.
Love it thank you. Didnt remember how the pad clip went in. Not sure if you've seen it yet but if you leave the old inner brake pad on, you can push both pistons equally with the c clamp
Wow! Thanks for this video.... you are correct in that there is none other that shows what's in that rubber boot.
Bugged the heck out of me lol. Glad it could help you out!
Thank you for this !!! It so clear , and no obnoxious music intro ! Perfect tutorial !
Like the video real simple not a whole lot of talking quick and to the point I'll give this video 4 and 1/2 Stars
Thanks for great video very helpful
Thanks for sharing! I'll be doing this in a few weeks.
FYI not all WK2 USE 10MM HEX on brake caliper bolt. My 2014 Overland with HD brake upgrade seem to be 11mm.
Absolutely true. took me four auto parts stores to find a 11 mm... weird huh
Thanks...I have an Overland
@@davidschock9952 I think the HD Brakes might have been a separate option. Not sure, but you might want to make sure or get both sizes just in case.
Mine are 11 mm too.
2 problems with your tutorial:
1. Put some grease at the edges of pads where they are mounted, also on the springs that go inside the pistons, otherwise the vibrations and movement will make breaks to make weird sounds
2. Putting retaining bolts back requires specific torque setting, not just as you feel it
Other than this good vid.
Also put grease on the backs of the pads where they meet the pistons to minimize noise.
I can feel it. Lol
Great video, just what I needed, thank you!
Thanks it looks way easy, I’ll give it a try. 🤙🏼
Any advice on how to bleed these?? They don’t build any pressure at all. I must be doing something wrong. Do you have to set something in the computer before you bleed it???
Wow! Thank you so much for this awesome video! Dude you save me $240 in labor just doing it myself LOL
That's what's it's all about. 👍🏻
My project for today. Thanks for the video.
Jake thanks for making the video. However the 14- current caliper bolts are 11mm allen NOT 10mm. Just an FYI.
They are different depending on the manufacturer.
Thanks for the video very helpful !!
Or caliper slider hex key size is 7mm on 2011 wk2.
My 2011 takes 10mm
Hey man. Where did you get that tool to take off the brake the hex thing
Great video man! Trying to figure out how best to jack up my WK2, where are your jack stands? Right on the control arms? I’m assuming you used the factory jack point for the jack itself?
Yes and yes. Using factory jack points for the jack to lift the vehicle. Jack stands under the control arms.
Don't you use loctite on the caliber bolts ? Or is it just not done ? Thx, great vid!
what is the diameter of your front rotors?
Thanks Jake. Great video.
Awesome video, I'm going to do it tomorrow 👍🏻
Question: Why didn't you open the bleeder screw while compressing the pistons?? Is it because you open the reservoir cap???
I did! My bad if I didn't mention that.
Hey thanks for the post. I may attempt soon since I need to replace the front asap lol
Super easy honestly. Don't waste your money having someone else do it!
Jake thank you!
Tha k you for this video save me some money
Thank you fella you are the man cheers
Thank you man from Germany. Good Video
I use a screw driver to push the pad against the caliper before removing it. That way you don't need to use c clamps to push back in .
Awesome man. Thanks for the input! Glad you got it done yourself.
Good video buddy. Don't need to do mine just yet but won't be long.
Is that procedure and the tools sizes the same for the 3.6L V6 and 5.7 V8 as well? Or is there differences between them?
I would assume they would all be the same brakes.
Thanks for this video!
Very helpful thanks you
Oh shit, you have the eco diesel! Nice 👌
Yeah. Almost have 110k on it. I love it.
wow, that seems really easy.
Thanks a lot. Big help🤙🏻
That’s great video
Do you have to flush the brake lines when changing the pads?
No. Only time you would need to flush the lines is if you need to replace a part of the line or caliper, or if its dirty. Have a bucket or bungee to hang/place the caliper onto, do not let it hang or fall, even a little stress can cause a leak.
Why in the heel did they use different size hex bits for the front and back 🤦♂️
They weren't the same size for my truck.
Thanks for the video! I know what I’ll be doing this weekend. Question, how tight should the retaining bolts be?
Tight. I mean, don't gorilla them so tight you can't get them off next time. Just be smart. Lol.
I am missing the o-rings that hold the brake discs. Where can I get new ones? Does anyone have a part number? Thx
Are you taking about the big o-rings that hold the brake rotors on the to the hub? If you lost them just put the rotors on without them. You don't need them.
Turn the wheel gives you more room. Other than that good job for your first time
Guud job bro
Good Good video man! Thx
I've used 3 different brand 10mm hex heads and it's not a 10mm
Pretty sure it's 11mm
mine was smaller! not an 11 mm
It’s an old 11mm. - FCA Engineering
I thought 10mm seemed loose but after pushing it in as far as it would go, I had no problems. Even tapped a few times with a hammer to loosen it without issues
I'm gonna be doing this job in the morning. The rear brakes are catching on fire lmfao
Oh my. Guess it's time.... Lol
@@youdontknowjake okay so how do you compress the rear brake piston with a c clamp? There's a stupid fuckin electric motor thing made of plastic for the ABS system, mounted on the inside of the caliper that will break if I tighten the c clamp on it lol wtf I hate these new cars. Gotta have a special tool for everything now eh
11 mm hex socket front and back
Thanks Jake. I'll try this soon on my 2014 Limited. I don't think I have the HD brakes, but I read about a difference between the HD OEM brakes vs. the Standard (OEM) ones.
The dealer wanted ~$310+ to do my back two break pad replacements. I think I'll try this one myself.
Also, what song is playing at the end? That's a mighty groove :P
I know you can do it. Save the money!
@@youdontknowjake Me too
On my 2015 Grand Cherokee my caliper bolts are 7mm not 10mm !!!
Wow. Big difference!
I thought I was losing my mind, I tried 10mm and it didn't fit, then 9mm & 8mm and finally the 7mm fit, I guess the manual was wrong this time !!
Well…what if you don’t have a new clip …guy.
it's basically mercedes benz
Yy bud
Tha k you for this video save me some money