2001 Dodge Ram 1500 - Front Brake Pads and Rotors Replacement - Part 1

In this video, I demonstrate how to change the front rotors and brake pads in a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500.
Part 2 of this series can be found here:
• 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 - ...
The Powerstop Z36 heavy duty pad and rotor kit that I purchased can be found here:
4WD: www.rockauto.c...
2WD: www.rockauto.c...
I am not a professional mechanic, and my videos are not intended to offer professional advice. Always reference your vehicle's service manual for official information, and please do not attempt any repair that you are not comfortable doing.
Thanks for watching!

[@Rextrent]

Thanks for the help. As I've hauled lots of pvc pipe in the day I have many bungee cords available which are handy for strapping up things, in this case, instead of the zip ties. BTW: I generally keep only one hook on a bungee ( with extra loose hooks available) to strap the cord around and to itself or link to another for length. Rubber Bungees are very handy. Especially when working alone.

[@d-dubsdubz9222]

Really helpful vid, I get to do this tomorrow in the wounderful Wyoming weather

[@thatoneathiestguy2752]

Holy shit same

[@brickerpie]

Thanks! changed my calipers today on 01 ram van 1500, same set up. My guide bolts were actually T-45 star bit.

[@scottmyers10]

For those who may need it, the Torx bit that fits the Allen Key holes is the T40.

[@marklemus3317]

Thanks

[@scottmyers10]

@@marklemus3317 You're welcome

[@katnerd6712]

Bit of extra info: Your lug nuts will require a 3/4" or 19mm socket. The torque on your lugs should be no more than 100 lbs. Don't try to be Hercules, it's fairly easy to break the studs. A bit of good advice is to replace your lug nuts while doing this if you still have the stock Dodge lugs on the wheels. The stock lugs are covered in a chrome sheathe that drifts over time, rounding the lug nuts. Dodge, Chrysler, etc., as well as more modern Fords use extremely cheap, low quality lugs. Replacing them with 3rd party, solid, chrome plated lugs is always a good idea if you have the opportunity.

[@PNW_DAVE]

Is that a T-40 torx bit?

[@joebauers6196]

Thanks for the video

[@romanstar7550]

going to parts geek for front brake caliper for my 2500 ram , wondering a good brand ? not the most expensive / best , but a good solid average brand ?

[@bubba2858]

Thank you

[@baileymiller546]

Can't get my damn bracket off. Torched the two 5/8 bolts and everything, tried some wd-40 and won't come off. Need an impact gun. Mine is the 2500

[@dcrtse]

Thank you for the video. Pay no mind to these mindless twits who have nothing better to do than to search KZbin for videos to complain about. These twits probably don't even know how to hold a wrench.

[@nonagreeable]

What size was the torx bolt?

[@JorgeTorres-uz2yy]

9

[@Rowen170]

Can someone please help. Will this apply for a 1995

[@illiniwood]

Yes. Second generation 1500 was produced from 1993 to 2001

[@citizen_or_civilian]

Chrysler's choice of hardware is beyond me....

[@kameramonero8471]

You replaced rotors but not the brakes? This says "Brakes AND Rotors"

[@dwainsellers6453]

The brakes are the rotors replacement of the brake pads is very easy.

[@Mr.Blue987]

A little to much expostion but otherwise you helped me not beat my head against a wall. Give me a set of drums any day.

[@thyslop1737]

Good video. Great help. But you gotta invest in a tripod. Free up your hands and no jerking motion with the camera. AMEN?

[@raqibahmad6041]

I have the same prob trying to figure out what tool I need to take off

[@JorgeTorres-uz2yy]

Size 9 Alan wrench or socket

[@manueltafoya9397]

6 minutes and still nothing has been done

[@ernDog19781]

GOOD VID BUT to much rambling just show us how to do it

[@dwainsellers6453]

Judging by the comments,this video was directed to people with little or no commen sense. And yet it worse than I thought. Is negative common sense a thing?

[@pop_rocker1014]

Quit yappin

[@jamiebrotherton2129]

Great one thanks!

[@ltlsmoky]

Thank you

[@jordanbrown1337]

Thank you