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Never use wheel bearing grease on calipers....it is not rated for the high temps brakes see...if you do not have any, it is better than nothing, but it should be quickly replaced in the near future with caliper grease... As a commercial parts manager for AutoZone, I had several customers who had new caliper problems shortly after install date. I asked them one by one which grease they used and they all said chassis or bearing grease. I sold them caliper grease instead and they never had any more issues.
i freaking love you guys....have used your video's for my wife's honda to replace her alternator and ignition coil. now used them to replace calipers and rotors on my 2002 jeep! love you guys!
@ThePlaygroundCartel The rear disks are very similar. When you take the calipers off and compress them, they will not compress all of the way into the calpier like the fronts do. Hope this helps you out. Have a great day!
Be very carefull when pushing the caliper pistons back with ABS brakes (especially on cherokke's) as you can cause a problem with the brakes sticking on afterwards. Clamp the hose and release the bleed nipple so the fluid dosen't go back into the system. If you google about brake sticking problems you will find it's mostly after people have fitted pads as the was no fault before !
Your video was simple to follow and very helpful! I havent had to change my own brake pads in about 15 years and I completely forgot the simple steps! Thank you.
Great video...thanks. One thing. If you have a dry, sticking slide, then you should probably check the other one...it may not be far behind the sticky one....and it's so easy to do when you have everything disassembled. And, thanks for demonstrating how to correctly torque your bolts. Thanks.
Normally as long as you have not topped off the brake fluid as it has gotten lower and lower, you can push the caliper piston back in and not have any issues because the same amount of fluid that was there to start with will be going into the reservoir.
@JasperCountyNative It sounds like you have the Teves brake calipers as found on the earlier Jeep Grand Cherokees. The only difference is removing the clip or (wire) on the front of the caliper. Everything else such as collapsing the calipers and removing the pads, should be pretty much the same.
Note for some US Owners: The 3/4" and 11/16" bolts described in the video are actually metric in some cases. On my Son's 2002 Grand Cherokee Limited, the sizes were 18mm and 17mm respectively. I foolishly purchased brake parts from another internet location before watching the video, and noticed after the fact, that the parts sold by 1A Auto were considerably less expensive. I will check 1A Auto from now on, I could have saved $55USD.
This is a great instructional video; however, I think there may be a couple of errors: Error #1: @2:08 the technician calls out, "These two bolts are 11/16." On my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, those two bolts are "Grade 10" metric (10mm X 1.25 X 25mm) bolts and have 17mm heads. The 11/16" socket is loose enough to risk head (or socket) damage if the bolt happens to be unusually hard to break free... Error #2: @3:45 the technician calls out, "These bolts are 3/4 inch." On my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, those two bolts are "Grade 10.9" metric (12mm X 1.25 X 35mm) bolts and have 18mm heads. As with the 11/16" socket on the other bolts, a 3/4" socket on these bolts is loose enough to risk head (or socket) damage if the bolt happens to be unusually hard to break free...
@classiclistener01 No problem at all. You should be able to apply most of these basics to your Cherokee. I just picked up a 97 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) so we'll shoot some more Jeep videos for you guys as well.
If it's more of a squeek noise you could try to put some anti-squeek lubricant on the back of the brake pad. It's available at your local auto parts store.If it's a whistling noise you may want to check to see that everything has been installed okay.
@aryaan9 You could try to bleed the brakes, and if that doesn't resolve the issue the calipers could be hanging up and freezing, you may want to see if this is what's happening.
You shouldn't have to bleed the brakes to change rotors and pads. Remember to pump the brake pedal before you move the vehicle so that the brake pressure comes back. If for some reason they feel really soft or rock hard after you service the brakes, then you could try to bleed them. You shouldn't have to though. Hope this helps you out. Have a great day.
Yes they could. If the brake pedal pulsates up and down when you press them, it's usually the sign of warped rotors. We carry some nice brake rotor and break pad kits online for the 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Here's a link to them on our site. Just copy and paste this into your browser 1aauto.com/1A/BrakePadAndRotorKits/Jeep/GrandCherokee/-/-/1999
i had same prob on my 2004 ...factory recal on front brake and rotors you should check into it they replaced mine for free the wobbled like crazy braking under speed
I ALSO first take the cap off the Master Cylinder since the fluid has to go back to the MC or somewhere it will be easier to pry appart the calipar LOL if it might splatter overflow wrap a rag around it to soak up overflow
HI De, We didn't have that set up on this Jeep. If you haven't taken apart the other side yet you should be able to refer to it, to see how it goes together. When working on brakes its a good idea to do one side at a time so you can referance the side that's together if you need to. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
just do the regular maintenance, such as changing the oil and fluids. You may need a new set of brake rotors and pads. We carry them on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I drive a 1999 grand Cherokee Laredo my question is could warped rotors be the cause of violent shaking during deceleration above 50 mph or is it something else?
Hi I own a 2000 WJ Jeep Grand Cherokee i had new front brake discs and new pads fitted but now after a bit of driving my brakes become hard to press and they smoke i also smell burning. I was hoping for some advise. thank You
I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, , my question is this? Do you have to bleed out the lines before changind the brake pads, I need to change the front but will be changing the rear pads as well, just because it makes sense to do all 4 tires? Hadnt since I had the vehicle for years now.
If you're doing just the pads you can just take the a calipers off and replace them. We carry the replacement brake pads on our website 1aauto.com with free shipping or you can call Tony @ 866-403-3393 hope this helps you out.
Brakes are the same for 99-04 Grand Cherokee? My mom's 2000 has some kind of tensioned wire across the front of the caliper. Does this require extra steps?
I have a 02 grand cherokee, So I lost the caliper bolts from the front passenger side I tried going to different places where they sale bolts but no one has them any idea where I can get some?
The rear brakes on a 99-04 Grand Cherokee should be Teves style disc brakes whereas the front brakes are Akebono style disc brakes. Drums were not available on this model.
@JasperCountyNative Hey Now... My caliper has hex bolts also. I don't suppose you remember what size it is so I don't have to buy the whole set. Thanks in advance.
i had the bad brake disc issue so i got new brake discs and pads what is wierd is that its continuously whistling! i would appreciate your help if u have any idea why this is happening it already un leveled the braking discs 99 xj
You have the Akebono set up with the clips. After you remove the clips, the rest of it should be fairly similar to the video shown. We carry great brake pad ans rotor kits for your 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee on our website with free shipping. 1aauto.com 888-844-9939
@1aauto hey nice vids man 2? First ? What can I do to keep my 2003 jeep grand cherokee in nice running shape and 2 ? When iam driving on the highway and i slow down and try to stop my wheel and tire shake wat do u think that is
Where can I find the caliper bracket bolts you take off at 4:00 (time)? I'm trying to find them everywhere and no one can help me out. I greatly appreciate the help.
Get the correct tool to compress the caliper piston back into the caliper body and never use the brake pad to push the piston because you take a chance that you may crack the brake pad.
No matter what tool you use they are ALL CLAMPS!!!! Your so called right tool puts pressure on the weakest point of the caliper, the c-clamp puts in the strongest part. anyone who ever broke a caliper will tell you the caliper was seized up in the first place, or they cocked the piston sideways and either broke the piston or caliper....Also, use an old pad when doing new brakes, even though I have NEVER ruined any pads used or new using a c-clamp.
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you probably dont care but if you are bored like me atm then you can watch all the new series on InstaFlixxer. I've been watching with my brother recently xD
Never use wheel bearing grease on calipers....it is not rated for the high temps brakes see...if you do not have any, it is better than nothing, but it should be quickly replaced in the near future with caliper grease... As a commercial parts
manager for AutoZone, I had several customers who had new caliper problems shortly after install date. I asked them one by one which grease they used and they all said chassis or bearing grease. I sold them caliper grease instead and they never had any more issues.
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i freaking love you guys....have used your video's for my wife's honda to replace her alternator and ignition coil. now used them to replace calipers and rotors on my 2002 jeep! love you guys!
@ThePlaygroundCartel The rear disks are very similar. When you take the calipers off and compress them, they will not compress all of the way into the calpier like the fronts do. Hope this helps you out. Have a great day!
Be very carefull when pushing the caliper pistons back with ABS brakes (especially on cherokke's) as you can cause a problem with the brakes sticking on afterwards. Clamp the hose and release the bleed nipple so the fluid dosen't go back into the system. If you google about brake sticking problems you will find it's mostly after people have fitted pads as the was no fault before !
HI Sam, Thanks for watching.
Your video was simple to follow and very helpful! I havent had to change my own brake pads in about 15 years and I completely forgot the simple steps! Thank you.
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Great video...thanks. One thing. If you have a dry, sticking slide, then you should probably check the other one...it may not be far behind the sticky one....and it's so easy to do when you have everything disassembled.
And, thanks for demonstrating how to correctly torque your bolts.
Thanks.
Very helpful. You guys do a great job of generously serving the public.
Thank you for watching!
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Anytime, have a great weekend.
Great video. I appreciate how you ran into issues and you told us how to address them. I'm sure I will have similar issues. Thanks!
Great job.Just saved me big bucks on repairs.
+Gabriela Heredia That's our goal. We're glad we could help you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
It won't hurt anything if you open the cap while you compress the calipers.
Normally as long as you have not topped off the brake fluid as it has gotten lower and lower, you can push the caliper piston back in and not have any issues because the same amount of fluid that was there to start with will be going into the reservoir.
@airgonz you're probably looking at around 300-400 for parts and labor. Labor rates can vary from shop to shop though.
Thanks for the video. Gives me some confidence heading into my rotor replacement.
@JasperCountyNative It sounds like you have the Teves brake calipers as found on the earlier Jeep Grand Cherokees. The only difference is removing the clip or (wire) on the front of the caliper. Everything else such as collapsing the calipers and removing the pads, should be pretty much the same.
Thanks for that video. Explained everything i was looking for.
Note for some US Owners:
The 3/4" and 11/16" bolts described in the video are actually metric in some cases. On my Son's 2002 Grand Cherokee Limited, the sizes were 18mm and 17mm respectively.
I foolishly purchased brake parts from another internet location before watching the video, and noticed after the fact, that the parts sold by 1A Auto were considerably less expensive. I will check 1A Auto from now on, I could have saved $55USD.
This is a great instructional video; however, I think there may be a couple of errors:
Error #1: @2:08 the technician calls out, "These two bolts are 11/16." On my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, those two bolts are "Grade 10" metric (10mm X 1.25 X 25mm) bolts and have 17mm heads. The 11/16" socket is loose enough to risk head (or socket) damage if the bolt happens to be unusually hard to break free...
Error #2: @3:45 the technician calls out, "These bolts are 3/4 inch." On my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, those two bolts are "Grade 10.9" metric (12mm X 1.25 X 35mm) bolts and have 18mm heads. As with the 11/16" socket on the other bolts, a 3/4" socket on these bolts is loose enough to risk head (or socket) damage if the bolt happens to be unusually hard to break free...
@1aauto Thanks! Got it done; was a breeze! Ended up needing a hex wrench, but no biggie.
@classiclistener01 No problem at all. You should be able to apply most of these basics to your Cherokee. I just picked up a 97 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) so we'll shoot some more Jeep videos for you guys as well.
If it's more of a squeek noise you could try to put some anti-squeek lubricant on the back of the brake pad. It's available at your local auto parts store.If it's a whistling noise you may want to check to see that everything has been installed okay.
@aryaan9 You could try to bleed the brakes, and if that doesn't resolve the issue the calipers could be hanging up and freezing, you may want to see if this is what's happening.
You shouldn't have to bleed the brakes to change rotors and pads. Remember to pump the brake pedal before you move the vehicle so that the brake pressure comes back. If for some reason they feel really soft or rock hard after you service the brakes, then you could try to bleed them. You shouldn't have to though. Hope this helps you out. Have a great day.
Yes they could. If the brake pedal pulsates up and down when you press them, it's usually the sign of warped rotors. We carry some nice brake rotor and break pad kits online for the 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Here's a link to them on our site. Just copy and paste this into your browser 1aauto.com/1A/BrakePadAndRotorKits/Jeep/GrandCherokee/-/-/1999
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You could try your local Jeep dealer. They should be able to get them for you.
thank you guys, this video was very helpful. for some reason all 4 of my bolts were 11/16 though
Awesome Thanxxx!!! for answering my q's....
Great Video... the sledge hammer came in handy.... thanks... to change the rear brakes is the same procedure???
THANKS!!!
i had same prob on my 2004 ...factory recal on front brake and rotors you should check into it they replaced mine for free the wobbled like crazy braking under speed
Thanks for posting this!
@1aauto Thanks! Got it done; was a breeze!
Would have been nice if the bolt head and socket measurements were in MM instead of SAE, as auto manufacturers haven't used SAE in a couple decades.
awesome video thanks
I ALSO first take the cap off the Master Cylinder since the fluid has to go back to the MC or somewhere it will be easier to pry appart the calipar
LOL if it might splatter overflow wrap a rag around it to soak up overflow
+tv10morehead We appreciate the feedback. Sometimes there are multiple ways to accomplish the same task.
great video
The front brakes for this vehicle are a rotor style where the rears are a drum.
HI De, We didn't have that set up on this Jeep. If you haven't taken apart the other side yet you should be able to refer to it, to see how it goes together. When working on brakes its a good idea to do one side at a time so you can referance the side that's together if you need to. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Mine has different bolts for the caliper, takes a T-45 socket for anyone that runs into the different bolts.
just do the regular maintenance, such as changing the oil and fluids. You may need a new set of brake rotors and pads. We carry them on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I drive a 1999 grand Cherokee Laredo my question is could warped rotors be the cause of violent shaking during deceleration above 50 mph or is it something else?
What is the average cost for a repair for this make and model if done at a service shop?
Hi I own a 2000 WJ Jeep Grand Cherokee i had new front brake discs and new pads fitted but now after a bit of driving my brakes become hard to press and they smoke i also smell burning. I was hoping for some advise. thank You
I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, , my question is this? Do you have to bleed out the lines before changind the brake pads, I need to change the front but will be changing the rear pads as well, just because it makes sense to do all 4 tires? Hadnt since I had the vehicle for years now.
If you're doing just the pads you can just take the a calipers off and replace them. We carry the replacement brake pads on our website 1aauto.com with free shipping or you can call Tony @ 866-403-3393 hope this helps you out.
thank you
Brakes are the same for 99-04 Grand Cherokee?
My mom's 2000 has some kind of tensioned wire across the front of the caliper. Does this require extra steps?
I have a 02 grand cherokee, So I lost the caliper bolts from the front passenger side I tried going to different places where they sale bolts but no one has them any idea where I can get some?
the sizes should be 16 mm and a 17 mm not 11/16 and 3/4 they fit too loose but metric fits tight and use 6 point sockets and wrenches.
The rear brakes on a 99-04 Grand Cherokee should be Teves style disc brakes whereas the front brakes are Akebono style disc brakes. Drums were not available on this model.
Does this model jeep have the same kind of brakes on all four wheels or just the front?
@JasperCountyNative Hey Now... My caliper has hex bolts also. I don't suppose you remember what size it is so I don't have to buy the whole set. Thanks in advance.
i had the bad brake disc issue so i got new brake discs and pads what is wierd is that its continuously whistling! i would appreciate your help if u have any idea why this is happening it already un leveled the braking discs 99 xj
You have the Akebono set up with the clips. After you remove the clips, the rest of it should be fairly similar to the video shown. We carry great brake pad ans rotor kits for your 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee on our website with free shipping. 1aauto.com 888-844-9939
Thanks Sam, we carry tons of repair parts for Jeeps with free shipping on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I just ordered brakes from A1 and they sent me wrong ones. 2001 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo has different caliper bracket.
+Victor Gamez We would be happy to assist you further. Please reach out to us and we can assist you with the return.
Rotors on the wrong side
Pads not shoes, white lithium grease, not wheel bearing.
@1aauto hey nice vids man 2? First ? What can I do to keep my 2003 jeep grand cherokee in nice running shape and 2 ? When iam driving on the highway and i slow down and try to stop my wheel and tire shake wat do u think that is
Look at your tie rod.
Where can I find the caliper bracket bolts you take off at 4:00 (time)? I'm trying to find them everywhere and no one can help me out. I greatly appreciate the help.
Thank you for watching. Your best bet would be either a salvage yard or the dealer.
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Do you ship to APO AE addresses?
+Edgardo Rojas Yes, we do ship to APO addresses through our site.
Thanks for watching. We carry new brake rotors and pads on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I have a 99 Jeep grand Cherokee Laredo and it looks a lot different than this
Get the correct tool to compress the caliper piston back into the caliper body and never use the brake pad to push the piston because you take a chance that you may crack the brake pad.
+lee robinson Thanks for the feedback!
No matter what tool you use they are ALL CLAMPS!!!! Your so called right tool puts pressure on the weakest point of the caliper, the c-clamp puts in the strongest part. anyone who ever broke a caliper will tell you the caliper was seized up in the first place, or they cocked the piston sideways and either broke the piston or caliper....Also, use an old pad when doing new brakes, even though I have NEVER ruined any pads used or new using a c-clamp.
Thank you. WD-40 is a marginal penetrating oil and is not a lubricant. Just my opinion.
what if I have a seized caliper. how can I fix that or do I have to get a new caliper
If it's seized you should replace it with a new caliper. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
My left brake is stuck. I’m prying it’s the the caliber😬.