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Ram 1500 Rear brake pads Install Guide

Your Ram 1500

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This page covers the US Ram 1500.

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Medium$110–$1601 hr
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Why do it

More bite when loaded.

Tools you'll need

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Parts to buy

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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

  1. Remove the rear parts

    • Pull the wheel and caliper bolts.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a Ram) (1:37–5:14)
  2. Clean and fit

    • Coat the slides and fit the bracket.
    Watch this step (5:14–8:22)
  3. Finish up

    • Fit the caliper and pump the pedal.
    Watch this step (8:22–11:40)

How to know it worked

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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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