Thanks so much for the tutorial! This was my first time replacing brakes & rotors and with your video I had the confidence to do it myself. I even ordered the same setup from Max Brakes. They ended up being the least expensive, plus they had free shipping . You saved me probably $700-$800. Thanks again!
Thanks for this video!! Big help to me today doing all the rotors and pads on my Jeep Commander. Only tricky part I hit was I didn’t see the O ring holding on the first front rotor. Thought it was stuck from rust. Thanks for making
GhOsT FaCE thanks and no I don't have a video for that yet. I just have this brake job video and a transmission fluid & filter change video for the Commander th-cam.com/video/oXTSJBSctEE/w-d-xo.html
don't forget to inspect the emergency brake shoes and clean and adjust them before you install the new rear rotors and clean all mounting surfaces aka wheel hubs.
Hi, im currently replacing the wheel studs on my 2006 jeep commander and I had a few questions. I had issues with properly tightening the wheel, so i was wondering what torque specs do you use to tighten the lug nuts on the wheel. From what I'm reading its about 95-100. Also I've been looking for the torque specs for the caliper bracket and from your video it looks like you have it at 125 if that's correct?
This is an awesome. Video. Sadly 3/4 of my rotors were frozen/rusted on. Yes, I removed the o-ring which is on a new set. I was able to get 1 of the 3 off using a bolt and nut washer plunger onto the back of the rotor (google stuck brake rotors, lots of videos). I tried the hammer/pb blaster and almost bought a gear puller. Don't do that! Just use the bolt from the back trick. That trick works great. Requires a bolt, two washers, and two nuts. Install washers and nuts between rotor and the caliper bracket. Tighten till you pop off the rotor. Unfortunately I overflowed the reservoir after doing all the pads. I took off the cap as instructed. Little worried about that. I don't know how much leaked out. My plan is just to suck out of the reservoir down to the fill level and call it good for now. Drove it around....seems fine, except for a squeak while letting off lightly on one of the new pad/rotor combos. I'm hoping its just new pad on rotor. If it doesn't wear in, I'll check it out in a couple days. Used the max advanced brakes recommended. Worked great. 2006 V8 Jeep Commander. Hardest parts for a beginner DIYers. Getting the rotor bolts out on the front....you'll need a breaker bar and getting the stuck rotors off. Also, getting the new caliper with pads onto the rotor requires the piston to be fully! depressed. You'll need that c-clamp! I feel there is a directionality to the brake pads, L/R sets. Don't freak if you can't get them in, check your other set. Hope my overflow isn't catastrophic. So I ended up with 4 new pads and 2 new rotors (back) for now.
I love the video but you might want to remind them that the front rotors and back rotors are different. For first timers they need to ask which ones are fronts and which ones are back rotors when they purchase them.👍
I must be doing something very wrong since every video shows 'just sliding the pads in' yet i had to force the front one in, and the back one is literally like too tall to fit so no matter what i do it wont 'slide in'. Yet the pads are all the same size including the old ones. Smh typical
@@barricadegarage5361 So in other words im screwed. yay lol. As if the job couldn't get any worse. The pistons are cracked on the sides by about an inch, one of the guide pins rubber boot is gone and the whole pin is rust welded in the caliper. I don't even want to look at the other side xd
That was the FIRST TIME I ever saw someone push back the caliper pistons like that, COOL!! I am definitely going to try that the next time!
Never was shown how but I have a c clamp. How I’ve always done it lol
I love how you used the c clamp it made it so much easier.
Excellent tutorial -- right to the point and explained so anyone can understand. Keep up the great work!!
Just fell into a 06 Laredo. Brakes all the way around to do (amongst a list). Good tutorial. Confident and clean.
I'm ready.
Thanks so much for the tutorial! This was my first time replacing brakes & rotors and with your video I had the confidence to do it myself. I even ordered the same setup from Max Brakes. They ended up being the least expensive, plus they had free shipping . You saved me probably $700-$800. Thanks again!
Glad I could help
Thanks for this upload.
I've never done my own brakes before, and this helped me alot.
Great job showing the steps. Well narrated.
That job was so fast! Good work!
Great video, probably the most clear and straight to the point video I've seen, thank you .
I've seen a lot, and this is probably one of the best made vids I've ever seen...great job brother..
Very good video and very helpful. I don't have one of these vehicles but I fixed my neighbors like this. Thanks for the tutorial brother
Outstanding video, short and to the point! Well done!!!!
Plain, simple, right to the point.
And great camera angle.
Thanks for this video!! Big help to me today doing all the rotors and pads on my Jeep Commander. Only tricky part I hit was I didn’t see the O ring holding on the first front rotor. Thought it was stuck from rust. Thanks for making
THis was the perfect video and explanation. Keep them coming just like this one.
Excellent video great communication skills thanks so much for showing the tip on compressing caliper while it's still in the rotor that is golden!
Thanks bud this video was strait to the point, very well edited, and will help me with my commander too!
Short sweet and easy to follow. Great job on the video
Today's the day. Mahalo for the tips! +1 on compressing the caliper while it's on the rotor. Never seen that before 🤙🤙🤙
Informative and straight to the point. Excellent video
Best video ever. Thank you for being effecient!
Thanks for this man!! Very helpful.
Great Video, attention to detail, love it.
Great video thank you
Nobody ever points out bolt socket size and torque specs. Really good job there. Nice work.
Great video ...do you have have any sway bar bushing replacement vid on the commander
GhOsT FaCE thanks and no I don't have a video for that yet. I just have this brake job video and a transmission fluid & filter change video for the Commander
th-cam.com/video/oXTSJBSctEE/w-d-xo.html
@@barricadegarage5361 Cool.
Excellent video. And I envy an XK that's so clean. Mine looks like it's been at the bottom of the ocean for the last 10 years.
don't forget to inspect the emergency brake shoes and clean and adjust them before you install the new rear rotors and clean all mounting surfaces aka wheel hubs.
Great video man ..
Super helpful, thank you!!
this is an awesome video.
Thanks
Why you didn’t change the parking brake pads? 😳
Great video, I might give it a try, wish me luck.
Its easy you got it
Damn good video. Very professional. Thank you.
Excellent video!!
Did you put grease behind brakes
Nailed It!
Lol trying to do this with 136k miles damn bracket won't come off. Are they reverse threaded like the caliper bolts? Right to loosen?
No its left to loosen, you may need a. Breaker bar or longer ratchet for more leverage
@@barricadegarage5361 thanks for reply! I was wondering if grabbing that impact would get it off also.
@@A42yearoldARAB yes that m12 stubby impact wrench would make short work of those bolts
@@barricadegarage5361 I figured that, mine are so rusty I was afraid of it breaking them
What kind/brand of lube did you use on the pads and the other spot you showed? Again, LOVE the video.
How do you make sure the parking brake isn't engaged
Great post
Good work
Looks easy bit thanks exelent video 👍😅
Thank you!
Is this brake job as the same on a 1998 jeep grand Cherokee ??
Trome Simmons no its different. heres my video for doing the brakes on your '98 Jeep grand cherokee
th-cam.com/video/kk0w8N-Wzuw/w-d-xo.html
Great video, im curious is this a v6 or a v8? not sure if v6 is single piston caliper or dual piston.
+Frank Pepe this is the 4.7L V8
Thanks man!
Where do you get your rotors and pads? And how do you like them?
These were ordered off Ebay for $150 and they work like they are supposed to. No complaints here
@@barricadegarage5361 thanks alot...appreciate the reply. Stay safe out here man.
Barricade Garage, when you installed the inner brake pad (with indicator tab), did you have the tab on top (high side)? Great videos! I subbed.
Richie Rich The inner brake pad is installed with the tab facing upward as seen in 1:50. thanks for subbing
BARRICADE GARAGE , Thank you.
Hi, im currently replacing the wheel studs on my 2006 jeep commander and I had a few questions. I had issues with properly tightening the wheel, so i was wondering what torque specs do you use to tighten the lug nuts on the wheel. From what I'm reading its about 95-100. Also I've been looking for the torque specs for the caliper bracket and from your video it looks like you have it at 125 if that's correct?
+TheAverageGuy my torque specs come from the factory service manual. The lug nuts should be torqued anywhere from 90 to 120 ft lbs
Awesome job!
This is an awesome. Video.
Sadly 3/4 of my rotors were frozen/rusted on. Yes, I removed the o-ring which is on a new set. I was able to get 1 of the 3 off using a bolt and nut washer plunger onto the back of the rotor (google stuck brake rotors, lots of videos). I tried the hammer/pb blaster and almost bought a gear puller. Don't do that! Just use the bolt from the back trick. That trick works great. Requires a bolt, two washers, and two nuts. Install washers and nuts between rotor and the caliper bracket. Tighten till you pop off the rotor.
Unfortunately I overflowed the reservoir after doing all the pads. I took off the cap as instructed. Little worried about that. I don't know how much leaked out. My plan is just to suck out of the reservoir down to the fill level and call it good for now. Drove it around....seems fine, except for a squeak while letting off lightly on one of the new pad/rotor combos. I'm hoping its just new pad on rotor. If it doesn't wear in, I'll check it out in a couple days.
Used the max advanced brakes recommended. Worked great. 2006 V8 Jeep Commander.
Hardest parts for a beginner DIYers. Getting the rotor bolts out on the front....you'll need a breaker bar and getting the stuck rotors off. Also, getting the new caliper with pads onto the rotor requires the piston to be fully! depressed. You'll need that c-clamp!
I feel there is a directionality to the brake pads, L/R sets. Don't freak if you can't get them in, check your other set.
Hope my overflow isn't catastrophic. So I ended up with 4 new pads and 2 new rotors (back) for now.
Wow, sound like you had fun out there lol
This is the single most useful youtube comment I've ever read.
Thanks g
Came for Zj’s back for XK
I love the video but you might want to remind them that the front rotors and back rotors are different. For first timers they need to ask which ones are fronts and which ones are back rotors when they purchase them.👍
I must be doing something very wrong since every video shows 'just sliding the pads in' yet i had to force the front one in, and the back one is literally like too tall to fit so no matter what i do it wont 'slide in'.
Yet the pads are all the same size including the old ones. Smh typical
Aftermarket pads may look the same but have varying thickness
@@barricadegarage5361 So in other words im screwed. yay lol. As if the job couldn't get any worse.
The pistons are cracked on the sides by about an inch, one of the guide pins rubber boot is gone and the whole pin is rust welded in the caliper.
I don't even want to look at the other side xd
@@3DTwinkies make sure the caliper piston is fully compressed
This doesn't seem as funny as some of your other videos.