How To Replace 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan FRONT Brakes Pads & Rotor Replacement | Step By Step
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Step by step process on How To Replace a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 2WD FRONT Brakes Pads & Rotors. If you are hearing a grinding noise when braking, its time to change your brakes. In this video Jeff also shows you what parts and tools he uses to change the front brake pads and remove the rotors in this replacement job. This video also shows you how to compress the piston for the front calipers. Jeff gives a side by side comparison of used brake pads with new brake pads and why he uses Anti Seize lubricant to keep rotors, bolts and lug nuts from sticking. By doing this car maintenance yourself you can save money from what you would pay by taking your car to a mechanic. This video may not demonstrate proper safety or technique. It is up to you to ensure the safety of yourself and your vehicle.
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Items referenced in the video:
1.5 Ton Compact Aluminum Racing Jack with Rapid Pump
amzn.to/2yQfwHW (Affiliate Link)
Neiko 20733A Disc Brake Caliper Wind Back Tool Kit | 12-Piece Set
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Permatex 80078 Anti-Seize Lubricant with Brush Top Bottle, 8 oz.
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Permatex 24125 Ceramic Extreme Brake Parts Lubricant, 8 oz.
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Monroe CX1273 Total Solution Ceramic Brake Pad
(comparable to what was used in the video - please verify online that these parts will work with your model vehicle)
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DuraGo BR90052602 Rear Solid Disc Premium Electrophoretic Brake Rotor
(rotors comparable to what was used in the video - however these are unpainted - please verify online that these parts will work with your model vehicle)
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Jeff’s Dodge Grand Caravan Front Brake Change Checklist
Tools Needed: (gather all tools first to avoid looking for them while car is taken apart)
___ New brake pads wearever gold premium ceramic
___ headlamp or bright light
___ Floor Jack
___ Caliper Wind Back kit or C-Clamp
___ Car Jack
___ Small container to hold nuts and bolts
___ 13mm socket for caliper bolts
___ 21mm socket for caliper bracket bolts
___ 19mm socket Torque Wrench or X wrench to remove tire nuts with
___ 6” x 6” wood railroad tie beam to remove a stubborn tire
___ 18” Length Metal Breaker Extension Pipe/Bar
___ Rubber Mallet Hammer
___ Hammer
___ Socket Wrench Set
___ Flathead screwdriver to remove old brake pads
___ Coat Hanger or wire to tie brake caliper
___ 2-3 Shop Towels
___ Brake pad grease (to lubricate brake pad ends)
___ Aluminum Anti-Seize lubricant
___ Cardboard or cushion mat to kneel on (Or knee pads)
___ Safety jack stands (to back up hand jack so car doesn’t accidentally come down)
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of Tinker Forward, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Tinker Forward assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Tinker Forward recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Tinker Forward, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Tinker Forward. Jeff is not a licensed mechanic, this is a DIY project at home. This video may not demonstrate proper safety or technique. It is up to you to ensure the safety of yourself and your vehicle.
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I like how this guy was easy to take on suggestions and some people were overzealous about their knowledge. As a reminder, almost all technicians are qualified in shop. ASE does not mean anything. Their a lot like the award's you receive in the Army. Good day, and great video.
Thanks man. Going to change the front pads when I get home from work today.
Awesome video! I just replaced my 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan front rotors and pads using your video and all went smoothly. One rotor was stuck and I was able to use penetrating oil (WD-40) to get it lose. After the job was done I took it for a test drive and it feels like new!!!
Great video. You should add a step for cleaning off the new brake rotors to remove the oil that they are coated with. Also, adding some grease to the metal clips (on the caliper) that the pads slide on is a good idea.
Great ideas Mark! I will keep that in mind when I make future videos. Thanks for watching!
Great video. You should added to grease the pins with silicone grease.
Thank you for posting. I didn't realize letting the master cylinder breath was important.
You should of cleaned under the old abutment clips to remove rust & dirt with a wire brush and applied brake grease to prevent new rust from forming. Also apply brake grease to the piston face.
Great presentation . Gave step by step instructions . Included many safety tips .
You are very good at explaining all the steps Thank You
Your video was a great help. Made changing my brakes myself a breeze. Thank you
Great video very helpfull. One question there was no mention of greasing the slide pins on the caliper housing?
Thanks for watching Chris. You could definitely grease the slide pins on the caliper I just didn’t do it. I would use the permatex ultra disc brake caliper lubricant for the slide pins.
great video! you explained everything so well
You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching!
Excellent presentation
Very nice you helped me a great deal today. havent done this in years!!
You are welcome! Glad I was able to help! Thanks for watching!
Thanks Jeff. This will save me some serious money.
Thanks for watching! I hope this video helps you out.
Great job with the video...excellent view of individual parts and keeping the camera steady throughout...Your knowledge and explanations were bang on and the tips to handle difficult situations like sticking rotors or wheel and how to resolve the stickiness and using anti sticking/siege compound was terrific...one viewer suggested cleaning or scuffing up the rotor as a film of protectant should be removed or it will squeal and also with the pins to use a product that doesn't damage the boots but provide lubricant for smoother operation! Removing any rust or build up behind the clips that the pads are mounted to and the same behind the rotor to give it a flat surface would be ideal. I liked the use of the old break pad to buffer the clamp to the piston and the extension bar to break the bolts from the caliper and then the rotor...I found the rotor bolts quite stuck and using penetrating oil to do the trick was very helpful too! Thanks for a great service to many individuals...helping them save money and being very safe while doing so!!
Great, I like how you handle by yourself.
Hi Mesfin, Thanks for watching!
Very detailed thank you so much Jess🫡
Thanks for the great video...new sub here....just what I was looking for...
Awesome 👍 thanks for watching!
@13:09 CLEAN IT FIRST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my thoughts exactly, your putting anti seize on the rust not the surface itself
Top up brake fluid and bleed if spongy
Thankx for your video what about Bleeding brake fluid is it important to do it always or no and when I will bleed it?
When you go to press on the pedal to push the piston back into place,do you leave the reservoir open or not?
It's actually highly recommend that you do *not* apply anti seizing compounds between the rotor and hub. Hence why they do not apply it from factory.
I did everything that you did and now my brake light on the dashboard is on indicating that something is wrong and it won't turn off also when I brake while driving I'm hearing a weird sound.... What's going on?
The pin click on the pads has to click ?
Please do NOT Apply anti-seize to the bolts that hold the Caliper Bracket to the spindle the new bolts come with
LOCK Tight For a good reason NOT anti-seize it can cause catastrophic results. I have those results many time
In my shops it is dangerous and costly.
Not bad vidio. I would add torque loads to caliper and caliper hanger bolts per specification. You do NOT want to under or over torque these bolts. There are only two bolts per function and you sure don't want these fasteners failing while driving.
What about the anti lock wiring?
What's the torque of the 21mm caliper Bracket bolts??
You did not give the Torque specs or even mention it for the Caliper bolts which is just as important as the Tire lugs for first time mechanics, ....But great job Well done
Great video. Can you give me more information on the impact wrench? I will be buying one soon and I have some work to do.
Hey James, thanks for watching. Here’s info on the impact wrench:
m.harborfreight.com/20v-max-lithium-12-in-cordless-xtreme-torque-impact-wrench-kit-63852.html?Fnot%20provided
Hell of a deal, thanks.
Not a good brake service if you dnt know what your doin you really shouldn't touch your vehicle brakes are very important didnt grease and lubricate necessary parts
I've changed my vehicle brakes for over 10 years. I would love to hear what else I need to grease and lubricate. I have not had any braking or vehicle problems and have saved myself quite a bit of money over all these years.
@@TinkerForward your suppose to lubricate where the pad touches the caliper bracket and your guide pins that's y u are having uneven wear on your pads
@@godsmackfan87 Thanks for the tips, I will be sure to do that. This video is a few years old. I typically try to lubricate where the pad touches the caliper but I haven't been lubricating the guide pins. I will start doing that as well.
@wood worker thanks for your insight. This is an older video, and I am now greasing pins and checking for leaks and cracks. I've also added a disclaimer to my videos. I'm open to other suggestions you have to improve this and video others.
Tinker Forward I like how you take the criticism. Respect
Why my tire is not raising it up when I jack it up?
Very uneven pad wear. Either the slide pins or flex line needs attention. If they don't wear evenly something is not correct.
That's a cheater bar and a lug wrench, bubba...
To much talk but at the final is OK
Video is too too long. 17 min? I could do the job in 17 min. Should 7 min tops. Parts, tolls, Job in fast motion, done!
Thanks for the feedback, I'll keep that in mind for future videos. The great thing about UA-cam is that you can fast forward through parts. Thanks for watching!
It was perfectly presented.