How to Replace Front Disc Brakes in a Jeep Grand Cherokee

Whether on or off the road, your Jeep Grand Cherokee can transport you and your cargo with ease. The problem arises when you come to a screeching halt as you try to stop, or your vehicle pulls to one side when you press the brakes. This is when you need to replace the front disc brakes.

Instructions

1

Park the Jeep Grand Cherokee on a flat surface. Put the emergency brake on and put wedges behind the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Drain 2/3 of the brake fluid from the master cylinder by using a turkey baster or syringe. Remove the wheel.

2

Insert a pry bar through the caliper opening and pry the caliper to bottom the pistons in the caliper bore. Do this using the outboard brake pad. Pry the caliper support spring out of the caliper. Next, remove both caliper slide pin brushing caps and slide pins. Separate the caliper from the anchor by lifting the caliper.

3

Use Mechanic's wire to suspend the caliper from the frame. Ensure that the caliper does not hang from the brake hose. This may damage the hose. Remove the brake pads from the caliper.

4

Install the brake pads by positioning the pads onto the caliper. Remove the mechanics wire and position the caliper into place on the anchor. Using silicone grease, coat the caliper slide pins. Using a torque wrench, torque them to 21-30 ft./lb. Install the slide pins bushing caps.

5

Install the caliper support spring in the top of the caliper under the anchor. Install the other end of the caliper support spring into the caliper hole. Using your thumb, pry the spring end out and under the anchor and hold the spring in the caliper hole.

6

Add oil to the master cylinder. Bleed the brakes. Reconnect the negative battery cable to the battery. Start the engine and pump the brakes 3-4 times to seat the brake pads. Reinstall the wheels. Test drive the vehicle at slow to moderate speeds to ensure that the maintenance was performed correctly.