2014-2020 Jeep Cherokee rear brake job with DIY electric parking brake reset

[@aaronsutton614]

Wish I would have watched your video sooner would have saved me a whole 6 hours thanks man super helpful!!!

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome! Wish you would have seen it sooner too. :)

[@jasonmolnar3831]

Thank you so very much for making this video. Could not have done this on our Jeep without it.

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome!!

[@jonathangerwitz1429]

Doing my 2016 currently. I used the brake tool and just spun it in. No need for the backer plate. It just spins in by hand extremely easy.

[@marcsmith3881]

if you go to your touchscreen, there is a brake service mode in settings. Not sure why Jeep owners, doing brakes, don't know this for some odd reason.

[@petraqpetani5073]

Thanks Man your video help me so much

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome!

[@jb1kenobi]

Came here to see you remove the godforsaken EPB motor that refuses to disengage for me and has thrown a fault on my instrument panel. I really appreciate you recording your handiwork!

[@bennieaust]

You're welcome!

[@chester_ville_4066]

Your gentleman and a scholar, great video, thank you

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome!

[@danielmathys289]

awesome vid..I needed this since my 2016 JGC is missing the retract icon in the settings

[@bennieaust]

Generally it works pretty slick on the screen, but it always works this way! Thanks for watching!!

[@keithunderwood9157]

Thanks man, great video got a workout with it working without an impact 😂

[@bennieaust]

I cheat with power tools whenever possible! :)

[@CarlosMendoza-ll9yk]

Thank you!!!!! Great help

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome!

[@billbaxter967]

I just did this job and you CAN actually put the caliper on while the bracket is already installed!

[@xmf9331]

Video was helpful but I only release the parking brake and don’t take off caliper.

[@chocolatethunder4190]

I use a scanner, but this info is definitely helpful! More than one way to skin a cat... lol

[@bennieaust]

Scanners are great, and this jeep has one of the easiest menus for putting the brakes in service mode, but this is always a ln easy method to keep in mind if you encounter some of the issues I’ve seen. Thanks for watching!

[@aronjohn84]

You can full disengage the system in the system in the car on the screen. Go to brakes and disengage

[@bennieaust]

You can, and to be fair I haven't ever had an issue with the Jeep system. I have had issues with a fair number of these systems on other cars. This is the most failsafe way of doing this if anybody runs into trouble. If not, then the factory service mod will be just fine.

[@dopemojoz9937]

5MM Hex for Rotor removal T55 for caliper bracket 10mm & 17mm wrench for caliper bolts T45 for the safe mode release of caliper piston Thanks, love knowing what tools I need before the job

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome!

[@joshuabarr6511]

So confusing why not put it into service mode inside the vehicle and then disconnect the battery?

[@bennieaust]

This job isn't for everybody. I wouldn't encourage you to do brake work if you have doubts about it. This is my preferred method based on a lot of real world experience many different models of cars. In the case of this Jeep, service mode is very accessible in the menu, but I have encountered many situations that for whatever reason vehicle did not go into service mode, scan tools didn't active service mode, or people doing DIY brake jobs did something wrong, accidentally exited service mode, over extended calipers and had to replace them. All of those situations are why I made this video showing a very reliable, easy, low-tech way to get it done. Thanks for watching!

[@joshuabarr6511]

@bennieaust hardest part of this job is getting the new pads to fit and not be too snug. Literally put it in service mode and disconnect the battery. Too funny just did this job

[@bennieaust]

@@joshuabarr6511that’s great that you took the time to make them fit correctly. Not doing that is a good way to be doing a brake job prematurely again if they are binding.

[@JD-im4wu]

@@joshuabarr6511 EXACTLY! 🤣

[@benmizer7083]

Some don’t have the service mode

[@johnnypalma8548]

Wanted to say thank you!. In my case, the car has an aftermarket radio so the option to put it in service mode is not there. Disconnected the battery and did as you showed without issues.

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome! I have a few other reasons to do it this way, but that is a scenario I hadn’t thought of. Thanks!

[@avadheshmalik]

I have a 2018 Compass (Manual Transmission). The Touchscreen system in it -at least the version we have in India - doesn't have the brake service option - only has EBP auto off/on setting under brakes. I was wondering if the procedure to swap brake pads in it would be the same as this?

[@bennieaust]

I’m sure the general procedure is the same. It is a different vehicle so the parts will be different and not everything will be exactly the same, but the procedure itself should generally be the same.

[@avadheshmalik]

@@bennieaust Yep. Went flawlessly. Got it done today. No error codes either..Thanks a lot!!

[@bennieaust]

@@avadheshmalik ​​⁠great to hear! You’re welcome!!

[@Easystreet208]

Couldn't you just put the brake in service brake mode in the system first?

[@bennieaust]

Yes, I talk about my reasoning a bit in the video, but I have encountered a few issues (not specifically on this Jeep model) and that’s why I am showing this method.

[@diegoramirezc509]

Thanks buddy!

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome!

[@theWOZZ87]

What kind of electric impact are you using?

[@bennieaust]

Both are Hercules brand from Harbor Freight. I have been extremely happy with them. The smaller 3/8" impact:www.harborfreight.com/20v-brushless-cordless-38-in-compact-4-mode-impact-wrench-tool-only-59667.html The larger 1/2" impact: www.harborfreight.com/20v-brushless-cordless-12-in-ultra-torque-impact-wrench-with-friction-ring-tool-only-58887.html

[@Alshortsop]

If I am not mistaken, as long as you do not disconnect the plug you won't have an issue, if the plug is disconnected it has to be recalibrated.

[@bennieaust]

You will not need to do anything special if you do unplug it. I always cycle the ebrake a couple times after finishing the job, but no special procedure needed.

[@brianfuller8957]

You don't file the pad down unless you already removed the clips and removed the rust from the caliper bracket. On rare occasions will a pad backing plate be stamped too big to need correction.

[@bennieaust]

Thanks for the great advice Brian! I’d caution anyone to be careful if they don’t have all new hardware (like in this case). It doesn’t always make it out in one piece, or the correct shape. I come across a lot of situations here in MN where corrosion has become an issue with tight tolerances between pads and caliper brackets. I do my best to best to make sure the pads easily move in the brackets.

[@aronjohn84]

More reliable then simply go into the system..brakes..disengage. it literally does it for you

[@benmizer7083]

Some don’t have the brake option in the settings

[@avadheshmalik]

Yup, mine doesn't and I was scratching my head as to what to do.

[@jachoreefer]

Or reset on the radio under settings-brakes

[@bennieaust]

Yes, the Jeep system has been pretty reliable for me. I’ve encountered many instances where people have damaged the rear calipers by botching this job. Thats why I made this video.

[@jachoreefer]

@@bennieaust a very good video it never ran through my mind to disconnect the battery 👍👍

[@bennieaust]

@@jachoreefer Thanks!

[@countryrapper2000]

There is a brake service button on the radio settings. Don't take apart

[@bennieaust]

Yes, the jeeps have a pretty easy to use service mode. I still do it this way. :)

[@rickeiseman7935]

Great idea to disconnect battery . I didn't and my dog kept going under the back and popping the hatch open with the motion sensor. lol

[@bennieaust]

Lol

[@FLiPpiNpRidE]

never hang your caliper dangle off the brake line like that, all it takes is a small tear and leak and boom no brake pressure. Brake line is not meant to carry weight like that

[@bennieaust]

That’s great advice!

[@robertnj8122]

👍

[@julianalejoosorio]

Next time just put your Jeep in rear brake service mode through system options

[@bennieaust]

Jeep does have a pretty DIY friendly system, but if you have seen the number of times I’ve seen a DIYer screw up a caliper because they didn’t know what they were doing, or because something glitched with the service mode, then you’d understand why I made this video. Thanks for watching!

[@completelyinlove100]

This is actually great because my screen on the connect is broke and I can't get to the service mode.

[@RoughRaiders13]

Absolutely not the most reliable and quickest way to do it. I've been a mechanic for over 20 years. It couldn't be easier to access on the menu of this vehicle. You literally have to touch settings, brakes, service mode, on......... I'm sorry but four presses on a touch screen is much easier than disassembling the electronic parking brake even if it is only two bolts. Especially if you live somewhere that has rust. I learned a long time ago if it's not broken don't fix it. What if doing it your way you snap off one of those two little bolts which is easily possible especially in a place that rusts? Now you just made an easy brake job into a much more costly repair because you didn't feel like making four quick presses on the touch screen of the car.

[@bennieaust]

Thanks for the comment. You are right, this Jeep does have one of the easiest systems for accessing service mode. In some cases, my videos are addressing issues that I may not specifically talk about, or problems you might not have encountered. In the case of this video, it's a little of both. If you look in the comments you will see one of the issues is that the screen can fail. I have also (not on one of these Jeeps) have had to repair calipers that went out of service mode, while off the brackets, and dumped the pistons on the ground. You have great points, but so do I. That's why I made this video.