How to replace the rear brake pads 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500

Chapter 1:

Open the brake fluid reservoir

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Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.

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Open the brake fluid reservoir.

Chapter 2:

Lift the vehicle

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Loosen the wheel lug nuts on the rear wheels. Lift the rear of your vehicle.

Chapter 2:

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We strongly suggest watching our video on ‘How to jack your RAM 1500 safely” before carrying out this step.

Chapter 2:

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Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

Chapter 3:

Take off the wheels

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In order to change the rear brake pads on your vehicle, you will need to take off the wheels to have full access.

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Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!

Chapter 4:

Retract the piston

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Insert a flathead screwdriver to the outer extremity of the oblong hole located on the front of the brake caliper. Lift it off using the screwdriver as a lever by pulling it towards you.

Chapter 4:

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This will cause the piston to retract slightly, so that the caliper can be removed more easily for the next steps.

Chapter 5:

Remove the brake caliper

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With a ratchet and a 13mm socket, unscrew the slide pins. Then, remove them.

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Tip: attach a piece of electrical cable, or a hook, to one of the strut spring coils You can now remove the brake caliper and hand it to the previously installed hook.

Chapter 6:

Remove the brake pads

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Remove the brake pads by prying them out with a flathead screwdriver.

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Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the anti-rattle clips.

Chapter 7:

Clean the brake caliper mount

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Brush the caliper mount around the pads to remove any extra rust that could prevent the pads from sliding.

Chapter 8:

Tips

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Carparts.com also recommends replacing the anti-rattle clips with new ones. Place the new anti-rattle clips on the caliper mount.

Chapter 9:

Prepare and insert the new pads

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Grab the new pads, and lightly coat the ends with copper grease to help them slide more easily.

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Insert the new pads into the caliper mount by sliding them in.

Chapter 10:

Put the brake caliper back

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Grab the brake caliper. Put the brake caliper back in place and screw in the slide pins, by hand at first.

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Screw them in using a socket wrench and a 13mm socket. Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 11:

Tips

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Clean both sides of the disc with brake cleaner and a cloth to remove the grease from the new pads.

Chapter 12:

Finalise the reassembly

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You can now repeat the same process on the other side.

Chapter 12:

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Then, you will be able to put the wheels back on your vehicle. Put the car back on the ground and block the wheels properly.

Chapter 12:

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Don’t forget to screw the brake fluid cap back on before starting the car.

Chapter 13:

Safety tips

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Attention! Before using your vehicle again, start your car, and pump the brake pedal a few times to push the brake pads together again.

Chapter 13:

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Try to drive smoothly and avoid sudden braking for the first 30 miles or so, to avoid glazing the new pads.

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Operation complete.