Installing Truck Brakes! (First Gen Dodge Ram, Ramcharger)

My 1987 Dodge Ram D150 needs new brakes! In our continuing series "The Old Dodge" I go through the process of installing new rear drum brakes, front disc brakes, as well as new front rotors, wheel bearings and bleeding your brakes! Did I screw up?! You'll just have to watch to find out.
A special thanks to the ‪@chrisfix‬ channel. His videos are great and give great detailed instructions on stuff like this:
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[@mesasavage]

Shoot, you left out pretty much ALL the important technical info. For instance, on the front discs... how many bolts cone off? Where are they? What do you do with the caliper while removing rotor? How to decompress caliper? How to live up how pass, etc. etc... Your video is pretty much useless. At least you admitted you had no business doing this work. Turns out you had no business making a video either. Ain't no vintage filter for ineptitude!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

😭 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpzMi6xjr6lojqs

[@LCARSx32]

It's one thing to fail at something like brakes or a video, but you've managed to fail at being a decent human being. You don't like the video? Go watch something else. Jason's a good guy and his videos are entertaining. What a joke.

[@LCARSx32]

Don't listen Jason. Some people just like to tear people down. They don't deserve your time.

[@mesasavage]

@@LCARSx32You're totally not a shill for Jason or anything. Come on pal, it's the internet, at least have pretend guts. I think we all know who the joke is.

[@mesasavage]

@@LCARSx32 Its called a critique. I was constructive. You on the other hand do the tearing down you pretend to have a problem with. Go coddle some more balls.

[@westcoastpena]

There is inner & outer bearing both diff sizes, the inner bearing requires a seal that must be pressed in. & greased exactly as in video

[@alina6863]

This video helped me out so much with my truck! I just wanted to say I really appreciate this series and the editing is pretty awesome 😎

[@wyattadams8831]

Thank you, I have a 1984 dodge d150 and I can't find any good repair videos but these are great

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Wyatt! I'm kinda just getting started so that means a lot. I'd also suggest ChrisFix on KZbin. He's done several videos that have been helpful to me working on this truck and others.

[@wyattadams8831]

Jason Explains Things! You bet, defiantly a subscriber

[@alan6832]

@@JasonExplainsThings I would hate to think you got charged a grand for a brake adjustment. I just looked up the videos before adjusting my brakes to remind myself which way they go (down tightens when working through the slot in back). there is still the question of how far to tighten if I don't have it jacked up and so can't feel the drag. I expect I tighten it down and back off a certain amount, but what amount? Plus backing off is harder because you need to hold back the ratcheting tank, thereby needing 2 screwdrivers at once.

[@alexandernotchappleseed9965]

Dang basically doing the same thing to my whole brake system to my 87 dodge ram d100 with the slant 6. Was very helpful thank you!

[@tornadoaftermath]

Glad I watched your video. I'm about to do the brakes on my '85 d150 and will be sure to get all new hardware. I could definitely see the calipers and/or master cylinder being bad, especially after the previous owner used it as a farm truck with NO FLUIDS.

[@kylechambers280]

I took have that exact truck and u have taught me to do it on my own instead of relying on others

[@jefftarpley5768]

, Thanks for posting the repairs videos, I have a 1986 Dodge W150 w/Manuel Trans, 360 engine under the hood. It was given to me by a friend., it had been sitting in the grass for yrs. Pulled it off and it cranked. I love working on it, and have replaced many parts. Working on rear brakes now, just added a 3” left kit. Your videos have help tremendously.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome. I’m editing a new one right now.

[@EduardoSilva-xe3gp]

Thanks Jason I have a ramcharger 91 and that helps a lot

[@ernestocarignan2853]

Enjoy your videos, I have an 89 le d 150 done lots of work to it, keep it up

[@dallaspugh9746]

Thank I have a 1973 dodge d100 and I've try to do but did know how but ur channel help me score for the old dodge best truck I owned

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome! Working on another Dodge video right now.

[@noahingram8052]

Everytime I come back to these videos thank you so much

[@emsrusty846]

Great video quality!

[@geraldjones5177]

Glad to see someone replacing every little piece, after 30 yrs. I believe it is a must. My next project is body bushings, like to see you do it first, :) You and your camera crew are doing a great job. Motor Trend hasn't called yet to give you a TV Show?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

LOL... not yet. I did give some minibike footage for use on Diesel Brothers on Discovery, but that didn't pay anything. :-)

[@yshwizbziwbxisbwjsjsbz]

Thanks so much!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Hey you're welcome. Thanks for subscribing!

[@definitelyjustcj4148]

1:59 *Installing new Drum brakes by yourself changes things* Disc Brakes are lovely but just thinking about Drum Brakes make me have flashbacks 😭

[@brettrossi4117]

Hey Jason... I had same issue with after redoing all brakes even new master cylinder all the student brake booster goes bad and got super hard brakes with no vacuum and little braking power... Did the brake place explain why it screwed with the booster by chance?

[@newenglandendler]

i just got a brake hardware kit for the front , where do the black rubber bands go ? (1990 ram)

[@Athenstrainman]

I got a 88 D100 with the 318. This is my life, constant brake issues. Lol

[@brianallen3953]

How on earth you did that without having to rebuild all of the steel lines is beyond me! Both of mine snapped at the wheel cylinders. Gotta love salt.

[@venegasvenegas2380]

Muchísimas gracias 👍

[@redneckillinois2030]

Where can I get those brake retainer clips? Thanks

[@tomas3600]

Meeeen i loved thit video , not all people who has one of this trucks do this funny videos! I am from mexico.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Tomas that means a lot! Thanks man!

[@richjordan9375]

Fourth video of your I watched. I hope you picked up a copy of the service manual for your year since then; it would cover a lot of items including the one you missed. My 1990 had similar calipers; the new brake pad tabs had to be peened down with a hammer so they would be a tight fit on the caliper else they rattle and knock when in use. Even with the service manual, skimming isn't reading (I skim a lot) and I muffed that the first time! 4WD 8-lug was a PITA compared to yours (which is extremely similar to 1970s Chrysler passenger cars) because the lugs held the rotor to the hub and replacing the rotor ended up requiring a hydraulic press; easy enough to knock the old lugs out but getting the new lugs installed... that was a trial until that trip to harbor freight with a coupon purchased the solution 🤑 Thanks!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Rich! I really appreciate you watching the back catalogue! Yes this is NOT my best video. I actually reference it in the story video that this is the only one I wish I would've done better. I recently revisited the brakes in a video about overlooked maintenance... showing how easy it is to bleed the brakes at home. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnLVfZ-mbdGCqLc

[@JasonExplainsThings]

And yes... I have the shop manual. It's awesome. It shows up in many of the videos.

[@richjordan9375]

@@JasonExplainsThings Great! I only saw the Chilton so far but I still have a bunch of videos to watch. Chilton and Haynes manuals are ok but the factory service manual will get you through a lot more.

[@CHAMBIMBI]

awesome is nice ppl still work on their dodges

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I love how simple it is. More Dodge videos coming. Working on a series about remodeling a bathroom right now.

[@josephnunnally8734]

I was thinking master cylinder when I seen that lol I has that problem with my 86 but I only replaced front brakes

[@CarlosOro777]

😂I have a 79 Dodge RamCharger 4x4, and this was helpful as I needed to replace rear brake cylinders and hardware! But now I'm wondering if I might have to test and replace master cylinder & booster, is something that would leave to a pro though!?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I could've done this job from start to finish now. I was a bit out of my element and didn't have some of the helpful tools that would've made it easier. But hey, that's how you learn.

[@fathergoose5257]

I got a 82 d150, was wondering if you had the part numbers and whatnot. I’m new to the truck scene and I don’t wanna mess anything up lol

[@JasonExplainsThings]

A great site to look all that up is rockauto.com

[@manniefresh7354]

I feel like a complete noob asking this BUT you bout the front bearings and seals. During installation you packed it with grease. You inserted something in the back part, then tapped in the seal. Then in the front you said you put the bearing, what did you load in the back? Is there a rear bearing you reused or did you misspeak about outing the bearing in?

[@geraldjones5177]

Sorry to make so many comments. I have gone through all the night mares, as will you and others. Anyway I wanted comment on the front brake pads, those shims they put on them sometimes slide out, half off the pad, so I just take them off, other wise your pad wears at an angle. just keep an eye on it.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

That did happen when I redid the front suspension (video about it on the channel). I do double check that. Thanks!

[@danielsanders150]

I have a 1988 Dodge D 150 truck where is the inline fuel filter at? I've looked under the truck by the gas tank and cannot find it no where

[@JasonExplainsThings]

It’s in the engine bay. If I remember correctly it is on the front passenger side.

[@jesse111487]

Where did you get all the hardware for this touchup.. how long did it take for you to get your boosters

[@JasonExplainsThings]

The hardware for the drum brakes was all in a kit. As for the other questions this was done Jan, 2018 so I don’t remember. 😁

[@Manorbis]

@jason I am SUPER disappointed! you didn't even clean the dust cap! 7:02 anyway, great vid, thanks!

[@burnsrubbergarage5870]

Could you give an estimate of how much this set you back. I need to do my brakes on my 90 d150 and just want to know how much it'll cost...

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Um. It was a while ago so I honestly don't remember. I want to say around $200 for the stuff I did, before I realized the my brake booster, front calipers and other things were also bad. If it's just pads, springs, etc it's all pretty cheap.

[@josepena5164]

Hey Jason, Can I get the part number for the front rotors from duralast?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I don't sorry. I'd just search for it on rock auto or a similar site based on your model info.

[@josepena5164]

Where did you purchase all the replacement parts for your drum brakes?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Autozone. A great online seller would be Rock Auto.

[@80fordmustang6]

Never say it'll be easy or not that hard with a old dodge lol after owning 3 of em it seems all I gotta do is say that phrase and it becomes a nightmare thats how a pad slap became calipers that became the caliper hoses that became the hard line

[@DaffyOP]

how do you knoe what parts to order for a older car like this?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I just use parts websites like autozone.com or rockauto.

[@Tony-dz6yf]

I have a 1986 Dodge D150 4×4 pickup I can't find an after market that makes front rotors for this truck. Any suggestions? Dodge discontinued them in 2004

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I got mine at Autozone without any trouble.

[@Tony-dz6yf]

@@JasonExplainsThings wish I had the same luck! I'll try on line

[@simonbevan7581]

I have just got this truck we are in England

[@robhdal77]

Hi I changed the pads on my 1990 ramcharger, but after changing the caliper clips or metalwork, my brakes sound like a rattle on every small road bump, any suggestions?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Take it into a shop asap. No shame in it.

[@glassesthatsaybitch]

Hammer the ear on the outer pad so it makes for a tighter fit.

[@playgroundchooser]

:-D This is gold.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thank you Sir!

[@tinysupreme6417]

You wouldn't happen to have the parts numbers for the inner and outer wheel bearings would you? They look like different sizes.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Sorry I don’t. Rockauto is a great site for looking up part numbers

[@jasonguest5820]

This is wierd... I bought my truck in June this year. It's the same paint job, and it had the same thermos in it, and my first name is also Jason.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Jason Guest Woah! You sound like a really cool person! 😎

[@geraldjones5177]

I can Honestly say, I have never put any type of lube on those points for the drum brakes, Probably should do that next time, always have done front where brake pads ride

[@ElderlyIron]

It's not lube. It's more of a high temp silicone to create a membrane to prevent chattering.

[@thatguyryan90]

You have that same intro song as offtheranch. Lol

[@hotshotryok68]

I came looking for this comment

[@juniorberrospe1375]

need an in depth version of the brake drum re-assembly boss. nice video but lacking a bit of detail

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it. I may revisit this topic.

[@VidGameStory]

Shouldn'ta said NOT THAT HARD!

[@PNW_Bison]

Famous last words! Ouch.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

At least all modern cars usually just have disc brakes... which I find way easier.

[@mikeb.3594]

Yeahhhhh, drum shoes can be a 🤬 The crap usually is a mental and physical Fu..!)

[@cmw184]

Too bad mines got drums all around lol

[@spektr540hemi]

Ah hah, #727 to hit the Thumbs Up !! LOL !!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed this Old Dodge classic. There’s a whole playlist of videos about this truck.

[@sickmansgas483]

1 k for brakes… crazy

[@JasonExplainsThings]

That shop was pretty reasonable... better than most. That was for the brake booster, two front calipers, and install of everything. These days though I'd likely be able to avoid taking it to a shop.

[@kw686]

$1060 omg

[@braedenasuchak965]

Hey sorry where did you get all these parts from

[@donniehowerton7527]

Been watching this 4 min now he’s real funny but hasn’t even got the truck jacked up yet

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Truck get's jacked up at 2:30! :-P But seriously for good tutorial videos go to ChrisFix's channel! He's better at this stuff than I am.

[@waiting4aliens]

you move too fast on the rear brakes

[@JasonExplainsThings]

True... sorry about that. @ChrisFix has an awesome video about drum brakes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2bNZKaBnLOie9U

[@gene2295]

terribly

[@craig909]

You really skip over some of the steps people come here to actually find out, and spend extra time on the most obvious things. For example, at 4:38, you don’t even show where the retaining clips are because if your body isn’t covering the shot, it’s too dark to see.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah, I agree. Not my best video. It was my first time attempting the job.