Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2004)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Front
REMOVAL- FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Drain small amount of fluid from master cylinder brake reservoir with clean suction gun.
4. Remove the caliper slide pin bolts and remove the caliper off the caliper adapter.
5. Secure caliper to nearby suspension part with wire. Do not allow brake hose to support caliper weight.
Brake Pad Removal/Install
6. Remove the inboard and outboard brake pads from the caliper adapter.
7. Remove the anti-rattle clips from the brake caliper adapter.
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
1. Remove and clean all rust and debris from the anti-rattle clip mounting surfaces on the brake caliper adapter.
2. Install new anti-rattle clips into the caliper adapter.
3. Install the inboard and outboard brake pads onto the caliper adapter.
4. Install caliper on the caliper adapter.
5. Install the caliper slide pin bolts and tighten to 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.).
6. Install wheel and tire assembly.
7. Remove support and lower vehicle.
8. Pump brake pedal until caliper pistons and brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is obtained.
9. Fill brake fluid.
