How to replace Dodge Avenger Rear Brakes, they needed help

Changing the rear brake rotors on the Dodge Avenger is not hard but the upper brake caliper pin is tricky. You will find that you can't get the caliper pin out, without it hitting the brake hose. So what are you suppose to do? Well the best thing is to leave the pin in, and flip the caliper up when you remove the bottom pin. You can then remove the brake caliper with the upper pin still intact. If you do this, it is still very important for you to clean the pin, and the bore.
The best caliper lube you will find for rubber/pins/sliders/rear of pads amzn.to/3vpMs9i
Cleaning wire brush kit
Amazon.com amzn.to/3LruIQh
Amazon.ca amzn.to/46foydM
As an affiliate I may earn a small commission on a purchase, this does not affect your price at all, and it does support the channel.

[@DMetal13]

Thanks for the video! Did my front ones easily but the rear rotors were STUCK. Even hammering off gave me problems and then had to knock them back on as well and prayed I didn't mess anything up in the process but after I finished and tested around the neighborhood I didn't notice any issues. Glad to have saved 4-600 bucks too.

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for the comment, and believe me I know all about stuck rotors LOL :) I'm really glad you got it all done, and saved some cash in the process. A good feeling for sure !!!

[@karlinladeramusic]

Crazy to see the bad & good side by side

[@GarageKing]

I like to show all that so people can see, its a good way to learn. You are going to be a mechanic before you know it !!!!!

[@kerryobrien8599]

Super fantastic , thanks .

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the great comment, and hope you enjoyed your weekend :)

[@shiyeliainkorea]

The cleaning is so satisfying!

[@GarageKing]

It is LOL :) One of the most important things in car repairs is to clean things very thoroughly !!! Thank you for the comment :)

[@shiyeliainkorea]

@@GarageKing cleaning is essential! you are welcome!

[@gfysyoutube]

Excellent video, camera angles, and all.

[@GarageKing]

Hey Thanks !!!! Much appreciated, and hope the video helped you out :) Thanks again :)

[@guypaullarocque619]

Great video! You make it sound so easy to do. Great work!!!

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for the comment GP !!!! Doing my best :) This one turned out pretty good. Thanks !!!

[@shahnawazvlog6266]

9 like great video detail information thanks for this always good to learn from your channel...

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for visiting, I do appreciate the comment :)

[@ManishFrenchStudio]

बहुत ही खूबसूरत वीडियो है दोस्त, ऐसे ही काम करते रहो :)12

[@GarageKing]

शुक्रिया !!!

[@karlinladeramusic]

Great vid GK!

[@GarageKing]

Thanks buddy !!!

[@karlinladeramusic]

I want to get it truck! Probably gonna trade my car in

[@GarageKing]

Trucks rock !! I use mine quite a bit, but I'm getting the bug to buy a Tesla ..........

[@karlinladeramusic]

@@GarageKing That's gonna be' sweet

[@GarageKing]

@@karlinladeramusic I think so !!!!!

[@alexeddy1217]

Ok you did a good job..but not very detailed. What is the little rubber plug in the rotor? And my rotors won't coke off like your did? Is there something I have to do through the littler rubber hole on the rotors to release them?

[@GarageKing]

Hey there, the little rubber plug can be removed so you could turn the star wheel located inside and that backs off the park brake shoes so the rotors should come off easier. The plug should go back into the new rotor. Now the problem is when most people service the brakes they want the cheapest price so corners are cut and the tech never lubes these parts so most of the time they are all seized up and you can't turn that wheel anyway.

[@reallivehumandrummer4438]

Direct hammer blows to the rotor can cause damage to the hub bearing (causing it to fail early)

[@GarageKing]

You are right it can if you go berserk on it. Usually if you don't do to hard its ok. I have never had a problem. Now if they are really stuck on then sometimes you can use bolts to push them out (that is the preferred way) but sometimes you just have no choice brother. Good comment, and you are right. BTW - loved the Rascal Flatts on your channel !!!

[@kingsuperbus4617]

i see the rust, i gotta wonder why they don't paint it or seal it somehow, i guess everything on the road just breaks stuff down.

[@GarageKing]

Yup, and down in the brake area I think the debris flying would chip it all up anyway. I had a friend who was using his car for highway only and most of the paint was stripped off the front bumper, looked like it was sand blasted.

[@Luna_is_great]

Where did you get that kit of wire wheel brushes?

[@GarageKing]

Hey There, from Amazon, I put the link in the vid description, but here it is, they are on sale amzn.to/3LruIQh Good price for what you get.

[@Robley35]

Where did you get the kit with the steel brush cylinders ?

[@GarageKing]

I got it from Amazon amzn.to/3LruIQh the only difference is the case is blue now, but its the same one. I have used it quite a bit. I find the plastic ones are kinda useless, but the steel ones are good.

[@7vanzzy7]

Do I have the only avenger with rear drum brakes? Can't find a single video...

[@GarageKing]

You may, rear drums are super rare, I don't think I have ever seen one with rear drums. You got a collector car there !!!

[@7vanzzy7]

@@GarageKing Great! That should increase the resale value then right...?

[@GarageKing]

@@7vanzzy7 Let's hope so LOL :)

[@beautybeastcamaros8826]

How can I get that plug and play t for my zl1? Adding a mighty mouse catch can and don't want to cut factory hoses. I see other guys getting this t from you..

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for the comment:) if you can send me an email at [e-mail] that would be great :)

[@GarageKing]

Also you may want to take a look at this comparison kzbin.info/www/bejne/f17TfqZmg5acfqM

[@Layarion]

no one seems to think using the brake bleeder is necessary when compressing the piston?

[@GarageKing]

Hey there, you don't have to bleed the brakes if you are just pushing the piston in. But if you have time..... A good practice is to open the bleeder and then push the piston back in, then let the fluid start coming out again. Most dirty fluid is in the caliper, so you are getting rid of the dirty fluid. If you do this don't forget to top up your master cylinder as it will be low.

[@Layarion]

what's that purple lube?

[@GarageKing]

Hey there and thanks for the comment, its ceramic brake caliper pin lubrication. The one I was using was by permatex. amzn.to/3BRMpny Its great for not washing off, and can be used for a variety of stuff. I do find that on the caliper pins it seems to dry out faster than some of the other brands I have tried.

[@karlinladeramusic]

Whoa, that looked pretty bad..

[@GarageKing]

It was, its what I find when I do repairs !!!

[@karlinladeramusic]

⌛⌛⌛