@@VestigialVoice Torx T-8 does not sound like a valid size. Do you mean T-80? I have up to size T-40. I am ready to take my wheel off, but I'm not sure if I should go buy a bigger torx socket before I start tearing things down.
I would first like to say great job on figuring it out. You're mistake or I should say multiple mistakes. I'm sure this video helps out quite a few people. However, this video will also get quite a few people into trouble that they can't get out of ultimately costing them a great deal of money in the long run Having the proper tools to do this job Is key You should never remove the piston from the caliper under any circumstances. There is a tool ( under $ 10 ) for that process that does not require you Removing the piston from the caliper. This tool allows you to rotate the piston while applying pressure to the piston, allowing it to properly be retracted. This will get some people into trouble because if they happen to remove the piston and do the process that you show. They may not know how to properly bleed the brakes. Thus having to call in a mechanic to finish the job. The reason you were having trouble for the stainless steel clips / Hardware retaining their position in the caliper bracket. It's because you did not properly clean the caliper bracket Contact surfaces( this needs to be done because os normal surface rust build up ) not doing this step causes the brake pad to be tight within the caliper bracket. This will not allow your brake pads to travel and release As they should ( causing them to wear prematurely and cause excess surface contact to the rotor thus excess heat buidup in the rotor and could result in damage / warping to the rotor ) yes, the caliper slide pins allow the caliper to move, but the caliper bracket, which the brake pads set in need to be cleaned as I well for proper functionality. I did not intend for this to sound rude or negative in any way. I just saw some points that needed attention. Hope you understand and this helps in the future It is always good to learn and learning is what keeps everyone moving forward. I have been a mechanic for 40 years. ASE certified master technician in 11 different fields. and still learn new things almost every as we should
Note: Anyone else doing this, after the brake change, we were able to perform the brake service in the settings menu after the job was done. We put it in service mode, retracted the parking brake, and applied the parking brake. Shut the car off, started the car, retracted the parking brake and applied it again. With another ignition cycle the brake light turned off.
As usual, I found this video too late. I actually remembered to set the parking brake with the drivers rear caliper off, not realizing that it would run the piston completely out. Fast forward to today. I bought and installed a new caliper this afternoon, put everything back together as it should. Now, I can’t get the emergency brake to operate or reset. I have an error on the dash and the emergency brake motor is not operating/engaging on the drivers side. I can hear and feel it working on the passenger side but the driver side is not working at all. Any idea what I can try to get it working again? I’m hoping it doesn’t mean a trip to the dealership for some type of repair/reset. Thanks for the video, even though I found it too late! Hard lesson learned.
@@DaMilbs Thank you. It actually resolved itself after several engine restarts. Initially the e-brake system was not working properly on the drivers side and we were getting several check lights such as an orange P!, “BRAKE” flashing in red, service emergency brake system and the forward collision system was not working. I unhooked the battery and pulled the fuse for the e-brake system. Nothing worked for 2 days, total Christmas tree in the dash every time I started it. Then one afternoon we got in the car to run an errand and when we started it no lights came on at all. It’s worked perfectly ever since. I guess it just needs a few engine system restarts. Thank you for the help, though.
Never EVER use a jack alone to support the weight of a vehicle. The seal on a hydraulic jack piston can blow out at any time. Jacks are for lifting and lowering vehicles not for supporting weight. That's what jack stands are for. Don't find out the hard way by dropping your vehicle on its rotors or even worse dropping the vehicle on yourself. It's a very important thing to teach your kids as well.
@@VestigialVoice im trying to figure out what set up mine has, i have a 2016 4x4, didnt come with tow package but i put one on... my right rear pad is gone an rubbing metal on metal, i went to order the parts and i guess theres a 278 rotor and a 320, also i called jeep with my vin an they cant tell me if its a single or double piston set up... was hoping to get some insight on here... thank you for your reply bro!
@@jimmylangis5113 We worked on a 4x4 and it was a single piston. As for 320mm v 278mm (I think there is even a 330mm) is simply the diameter of the rotor. Just take the guesswork out of it. Jack the vehicle, remove the tire, and measure to get your answer, bud. Let me know what you discover!
@@VestigialVoice also you can call the dealership give last 8 of vin and they will tell you if it’s single piston front caliper or dual which gives you the to order from that. Also, can get stock rotor part number from them and anything else then look them up. Hope this is useful for someone. Thanks for the video!
I didn't put it in service mode. THEN stupidly applied service mode then un-did service mode...leaving my rear caliper piston pushed completely out, and wont go back in. My rear brakes are was already out when i applied the eBrakes. So I can't push it in cause I now know I need to be IN service mode. WHAT DO I DO??
I didn't put it in service mode. THEN stupidly applied service mode then un-did service mode...leaving my rear caliper piston pushed completely out, and wont go back in. My rear brakes are was already out when i applied the eBrakes. So I can't push it in cause I now know I need to be IN service mode. WHAT DO I DO?? 7:30 into the video is understandable, im about to open the air line, and that will help me remove the piston?
I want to thank you VERY much for your video. The brake service tip saved me from having to take the calipers apart like you had to.
Awesome video.
You're welcome, my friend 👌
Great video. Clear and concise. Listing the tools required is awesome!
Hey, thanks, Krag!
@@VestigialVoice
Torx T-8 does not sound like a valid size. Do you mean T-80? I have up to size T-40. I am ready to take my wheel off, but I'm not sure if I should go buy a bigger torx socket before I start tearing things down.
I would first like to say great job on figuring it out. You're mistake or I should say multiple mistakes. I'm sure this video helps out quite a few people.
However, this video will also get quite a few people into trouble that they can't get out of ultimately costing them a great deal of money in the long run
Having the proper tools to do this job Is key
You should never remove the piston from the caliper under any circumstances.
There is a tool ( under $ 10 ) for that process that does not require you Removing the piston from the caliper. This tool allows you to rotate the piston while applying pressure to the piston, allowing it to properly be retracted.
This will get some people into trouble because if they happen to remove the piston and do the process that you show. They may not know how to properly bleed the brakes. Thus having to call in a mechanic to finish the job.
The reason you were having trouble for the stainless steel clips / Hardware retaining their position in the caliper bracket. It's because you did not properly clean the caliper bracket Contact surfaces( this needs to be done because os normal surface rust build up ) not doing this step causes the brake pad to be tight within the caliper bracket. This will not allow your brake pads to travel and release As they should ( causing them to wear prematurely and cause excess surface contact to the rotor thus excess heat buidup in the rotor and could result in damage / warping to the rotor ) yes, the caliper slide pins allow the caliper to move, but the caliper bracket, which the brake pads set in need to be cleaned as I well for proper functionality.
I did not intend for this to sound rude or negative in any way. I just saw some points that needed attention.
Hope you understand and this helps in the future
It is always good to learn and learning is what keeps everyone moving forward.
I have been a mechanic for 40 years. ASE certified master technician in 11 different fields. and still learn new things almost every as we should
Use file, or wire wheel/brush to clean caliper bracket to make them pop in much easier and have less friction
T-55 TORX not T-8 !
I can't get my t55 to work. Possibly T60?
Note: Anyone else doing this, after the brake change, we were able to perform the brake service in the settings menu after the job was done. We put it in service mode, retracted the parking brake, and applied the parking brake. Shut the car off, started the car, retracted the parking brake and applied it again. With another ignition cycle the brake light turned off.
Thanks for the input, Nikolai 👍
What happens if I didn’t do the service part and now it’s giving me a service the parking break. And I can’t get it to release for me to push it in.
You should use a wire brush before putting anti seized grease on the back of the rotor...
I too messed up thanks for the video
Sometimes we find videos too late 😭
Thank you very much appreciated
You're welcome, Tim, have a great week 👌
As usual, I found this video too late. I actually remembered to set the parking brake with the drivers rear caliper off, not realizing that it would run the piston completely out. Fast forward to today. I bought and installed a new caliper this afternoon, put everything back together as it should.
Now, I can’t get the emergency brake to operate or reset. I have an error on the dash and the emergency brake motor is not operating/engaging on the drivers side. I can hear and feel it working on the passenger side but the driver side is not working at all. Any idea what I can try to get it working again? I’m hoping it doesn’t mean a trip to the dealership for some type of repair/reset.
Thanks for the video, even though I found it too late! Hard lesson learned.
I'd double check the cable harness that runs the e-brake motor. Ensure it is fully engaged within the clip.
@@DaMilbs Thank you. It actually resolved itself after several engine restarts. Initially the e-brake system was not working properly on the drivers side and we were getting several check lights such as an orange P!, “BRAKE” flashing in red, service emergency brake system and the forward collision system was not working. I unhooked the battery and pulled the fuse for the e-brake system. Nothing worked for 2 days, total Christmas tree in the dash every time I started it. Then one afternoon we got in the car to run an errand and when we started it no lights came on at all. It’s worked perfectly ever since. I guess it just needs a few engine system restarts. Thank you for the help, though.
I'm at this stage your at Andy.....did the exact same thing ... hopefully it will reset after a few more starts 😵
@@johningram459 it took a day or two, and several entire starts. Good luck.
I did this as well how did you get the parking brake to dis engage?
Is there any parking service mode on the smaller screen uconnect?! My cherokee doesnt have the bigger screen and that kind of menu.
Wait, you took the piston out of the caliper?
Never EVER use a jack alone to support the weight of a vehicle. The seal on a hydraulic jack piston can blow out at any time. Jacks are for lifting and lowering vehicles not for supporting weight. That's what jack stands are for. Don't find out the hard way by dropping your vehicle on its rotors or even worse dropping the vehicle on yourself. It's a very important thing to teach your kids as well.
Go to the dash first, menu service parking brake retract.🤗
I always keep my electronic parking brake switched off as they're known to fail... Is this step still needed before attempting a brake job?
You need to go into the console menu and place the brakes into service mode. If not, you will not be able to compress the caliper cylinder.
is that a 4x4, 320 rotor with single piston?, great video
320mm rotor? I believe you are correct, my friend! 👍
@@VestigialVoice im trying to figure out what set up mine has, i have a 2016 4x4, didnt come with tow package but i put one on... my right rear pad is gone an rubbing metal on metal, i went to order the parts and i guess theres a 278 rotor and a 320, also i called jeep with my vin an they cant tell me if its a single or double piston set up... was hoping to get some insight on here... thank you for your reply bro!
@@jimmylangis5113 We worked on a 4x4 and it was a single piston. As for 320mm v 278mm (I think there is even a 330mm) is simply the diameter of the rotor. Just take the guesswork out of it. Jack the vehicle, remove the tire, and measure to get your answer, bud. Let me know what you discover!
@@VestigialVoice i will for sure man!
@@VestigialVoice also you can call the dealership give last 8 of vin and they will tell you if it’s single piston front caliper or dual which gives you the to order from that. Also, can get stock rotor part number from them and anything else then look them up. Hope this is useful for someone. Thanks for the video!
And this is why a little knowledge is dangerous
You're right, it is important to keep learning 👍
Thank you
You're welcome, tim, I hope the replacement went smoothly for you!
I did everything on this video but now I have a C10D0 code
I believe that's a parking brake error code. Were you able to clear it?
This is what you don’t do when changing your brakes.
3:36 What’s the pad slide housing? Did you mean caliper bracket? T8 ? T8 will not fit that. That’s most likely a T45 or larger.
I tried following thos video. Its a T55.
Well, did it taste like deer?
Haha, I hope you got a kick out of our video and thank you for chiming in about the Torx size. 👌
So should i turn off E-brake so the rear driver side brake piston will push back in?
Ah!! So the rear brake caliper spins to make it collapse back in versus pushing it back in with a clamp?
I didn't put it in service mode. THEN stupidly applied service mode then un-did service mode...leaving my rear caliper piston pushed completely out, and wont go back in. My rear brakes are was already out when i applied the eBrakes.
So I can't push it in cause I now know I need to be IN service mode. WHAT DO I DO??
I didn't put it in service mode. THEN stupidly applied service mode then un-did service mode...leaving my rear caliper piston pushed completely out, and wont go back in. My rear brakes are was already out when i applied the eBrakes.
So I can't push it in cause I now know I need to be IN service mode. WHAT DO I DO??
7:30 into the video is understandable, im about to open the air line, and that will help me remove the piston?