Ram 1500 · Brakes
Ram 1500 Brake pads Install Guide
Your Ram 1500
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This page covers the US Ram 1500.
Stronger stops
Medium$100–$4501–2 hrs
Why do it
Better pads bite harder and hold up to hard driving.
Tools you'll need
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- C-clamp or piston tool
- Brake grease
- Brake cleaner
- Torque wrench
Starting out? See our budget tool list.
Parts to buy
- Power Stop Z23 front kit CPK8183-23 Pads and rotors, listed for these years.Fits 2019–2024
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Before you start
- Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
Steps
Remove the caliper
- Pull the wheel and unbolt the caliper.
Remove the pads and rotor
- Take out the pads, bracket and rotor.
Fit the new rotor
- Clean the hub, then fit the rotor and bracket.
Fit the new pads
- Check the slide pins and fit the pads.
Refit the caliper
- Bolt the caliper on and torque it.
How to know it worked
- Brake pedal is firm before the car moves.
- Bed the new pads in with several firm stops.
- No grinding or squealing.
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Safety first
- Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
- Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
- Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
- Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
- Wear safety glasses.
- If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.
Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.
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