2009-18 Dodge Ram 1500 Front Brakes Pads and Rotors (Detailed How-To)

[@youron37]

I've done a lot of brakes. But I still like to watch someone do a job first for the hell of it, as I try to get motivated. This video is one of the best I've seen. Excellent video!!

[@Coyote5555]

Don't understand why this videos has as many thumbs down... this is great detail, appreciate the camera angles and explanation. Nicely done!

[@Revitauto]

Thank you very much for the kind words! :)

[@martinriefner6007]

I agree, great job. Thumbs down to the thumbs downers, do better if you can. Thanks Blair

[@Mario-pk9ou]

All the mechanics

[@miker2749]

maybe because he forgot to remove the brake reservoir cap lol

[@Coyote5555]

@@miker2749 man I didn’t even notice that 😅

[@kendallrobinson1758]

Super Informative. Straight and to the point, and no profanity.

[@yogibeer9319]

Best video on this I’ve seen. I had to JUMP on a 3’ piece of pipe over a breaker bar to loosen the lug nuts on my truck because the idiots at the RAM dealer here ran them down so tight when I had new tires put on. I’m pissed.

[@Revitauto]

Glad it was helpful. We would appreciate it if you subscribed to help us grow and continue creating repair videos to help everyone. Happy motoring!

[@zacherycollier3674]

Used your video today and changed brakes and rotors in about 1hr. THANK YOU!🙏🏽

[@coustic1980]

Excellent and informational video. I did notice that you weren’t bleeding or swearing at any point in the video. Also, did you edit out the part where you threw your tools? Just want to make sure I launched mine to the safest distance before I took the torch and sledge hammer to the stuck hub in a blind rage.

[@Revitauto]

HAHA, No tools were harmed during the making of this DIY Repair video...... I cant say the same about the video we did on the F150 rear parking break..... That one tools were harmed, things were said about ford that could never be taken back...

[@coustic1980]

Revit Auto hahaha!!!

[@thewhoa8824]

🤣

[@victoriacallis3620]

Hahaha mine where harmed before this video .....

[@jumaxism]

😮

[@zaidchalabi1599]

Best explanation videos on youtube I love how detailed is this guy Fantastic

[@Revitauto]

Glad it was helpful! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more helpful tips/repairs!

[@seant8835]

This is one of the best how to videos I have evr seen. I watched it and marched right up to my buddies truck and had one side done in 15 min- like a boss! thank you bro! SUB +1

[@davidbaker7774]

Good video, Only one thing I do is screw a lug nut on temporary against the rotor to secure in place while adding all the hardware and pads. Keeps the rotor true and the pads stay tight to the rotor while you put the caliper back on.

[@Revitauto]

That is a great tip! Thank you for sharing! Happy Motoring! -Blair

[@bigvarietyofvids]

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[@moto6657]

Thank you, I just did the driver side, but the sun is going down, I’ll do the other side tomorrow morning. Pretty straight forward, again thanks.

[@Revitauto]

That's awesome! Glad this video helped! Happy Motoring-Blair

[@moto6657]

Revit Auto thank you, finish the passenger side and I’m up and running and stopping lol will do the rear breaks next month.

[@Revitauto]

@@moto6657 We have a video for those too! Happy Motoring-Blair

[@Arnold102508]

Most informative and well explained step by step video. I have done brakes many times and it took some time to learn these tips. Socket sizes are not in description but they are 13mm and 21mm. Possibly need a 17mm wrench only if needed They are all well explained. Thank you.

[@MrPoman-lv4vt]

I like the, economical, use of the mouth for sound effects!

[@Revitauto]

Haha thanks! :D!

[@AaaaandYerDhem]

Hey thanks for the video man! As easy as I thought it would be. Anyone that can't figure out the wench sizes on their own, shouldn't be doing this. Your local shop can find the sizes for you haha

[@noahbianchi1920]

Great video! Saved me hundreds of dollars. Note to others if your truck is like mine you will only be able to compress the calipers with screw drivers enough to get them off the old pads. When you take the caliper off use the old pad against the cylinders and use c clamps to tighten and compress the cylinders all the way. Good luck guys!

[@daveengerman1086]

Another thanks for putting this up. Very helpful! Great instructions.

[@Revitauto]

Glad it was helpful. We would appreciate it if you subscribed to help us grow and continue creating repair videos to help everyone. Happy motoring!

[@oliverschutze1296]

Good Job ;-)) Best Regards from Germany .....

[@Revitauto]

Cheers!

[@mattjo0078]

This video was easy to follow, good camera angles and explanations. Made the job super easy. Thanks for torque specs in description too!

[@Revitauto]

Glad this video helped!! Happy Motoring- Blair

[@angusgillingham2323]

The top anti rattle clip wasn’t secured properly as it hung up and didn’t slide in on the calliper bracket. Thanks for the very well done job description.

[@Revitauto]

Hmm, I am pretty sure I got everything proper on this job! Truck still stops fine :D! Its one of our employees wifes truck.

[@angusgillingham2323]

12:19 top of outside pad.

[@Jodyrides]

I always wire brush around the center of the spindle where it is close to the center of the brick disc, I have had rotors stuck on that center.. I also put Antosy between the studs on the disc where the wheel contacts. I have seen wheels, so stuck from rust welding, that they hooked up a tow truck to the wheel to pull it off.

[@badbob]

Great video. I am coming up due for fronts on my 17 ram. My only question is why were u concerned with damaging rotors if you were replacing them? I guess for the guy that isn’t planning on replacing them.

[@mikelegend5776]

Great video. For the longest time I was paying people to do it. After sitting back and realizing I have every single tool to do this job, I said “I’ll do it myself.” It took 50 minutes to do the job. (And that’s because it was the first time I ever did it. I expect next time to be faster) saved my self a few hundred bucks in doing it myself. It’s mind blowing to see exactly how easy it is when you have the right tools for the job.

[@Revitauto]

That is awesome! Glad you were able to rock it out! Happy Motoring!-Blair

[@overlordp.3758]

Yeah...I paid over $600 for a brake job...was not happy

[@dexterjackson27]

Excellent video, simple and clear instructions.

[@Revitauto]

We're glad it was helpful!

[@quill6211]

Motortrend tv, give this guy a job!

[@Revitauto]

They already did!! I am Blair from Junkyard Empire Season 4 & 5! Build Producer behind the scenes and builder on camera! My company Revit Auto does the garage management for the show as well!

[@CanadianSnowman01]

Just did mine thanks to this video. Getting the caliper back on with the ne pads was a pain, just had to compress the piston more with a large adjustable wrench. Perfect step by step video

[@3MatthewWright3]

I used a old brake pad and a C clamp and compressed it down completely flat

[@itsmeshawman]

Very clear and concise video!

[@Revitauto]

That's how we like to do things around here haha, thank you so much!

[@mightierthanever2264]

Thumbs up! Thanks for your help buddy. From Canada

[@Revitauto]

Glad it was helpful. We would appreciate it if you subscribed to help us grow and continue creating repair videos to help everyone. Happy motoring!

[@robertjewell7766]

Great camera angles and simple explanations

[@Revitauto]

Thanks! Glad this video helped you! Happy Motoring!

[@ronaldhowell4893]

Bro absolutely nailed it👍🏾

[@FriscoBossFriscoBoss]

I feel confident now thanks for the great video

[@Revitauto]

That is awesome! Glad you feel confident tackling this job yourself, be sure to ask any questions you may have here and work safely!

[@eliebalthazar6477]

I just watched your video and it took me about 10 minutes to get both done I appreciate that man I’ve watched seven video prior to yours and none of them work I appreciate that

[@ianbennett5922]

thanks! great video, with only one "but" . . . what is the Torque settings for bolts>

[@phillipbynum9501]

Good video but 2 things. 1) when luring the booted pins, take off the boots-clean the shaft-and put new lube on entire shaft. 2) when putting the wheel back on, after you snug the lugs-tighten them in a star pattern for even placement.

[@Numeralgenius]

Promo...😂 great video!. makes me feel like I can do this to my truck. Except I'm missing alot of tools🤔

[@starrjones8175]

SUPERB VIDEO you're a great Instructor.

[@Revitauto]

Thanks! Its really just the awesome camera guy and editor! You should see the out takes!

[@rick8910]

Some nice tips for someone that's never done a brake job before. Although it has nothing to do with the brake service but now would also be a good time too clean the wheel on the inside to get rid of all that brake dust, the outside will get done on your next wash.

[@davidcurrie6921]

Thank you.

[@worksafekc1200]

Nice work. Since most people watching this are the DIY type and will probably be doing this in their own driveway/garage, I would try to make sure viewers know the importance of using a jack stand (which you do 👍) along with your floor jack to perform this task safely.

[@Revitauto]

Thank you buddy! We are stressing safety in future videos. Happy Motoring-Blair

[@tommiefisher9525]

C clamp is the best tool for pressing those pistons.

[@Revitauto]

Makes the job a lot easier that is for sure!

[@littledevil0779]

That's bro u really helped me out u have other vid of ram truck stuff

[@Revitauto]

Glad this video helped! Yup we have lots of videos on this truck!

[@lyndallsullens9962]

thanks for the video bro.

[@Revitauto]

Glad it was helpful. We would appreciate it if you subscribed to help us grow and continue creating repair videos to help everyone. Happy motoring!

[@nicholasfuhrmann8801]

good video... may I suggest jack stands, hunk of wood on the jack isnt particularly safe lol

[@Revitauto]

Glad it was helpful. We would appreciate it if you subscribed to help us grow and continue creating repair videos to help everyone. Happy motoring!

[@beastinowt3569]

Man what a great informative video, only thing I recommend is torquing those caliper bracket bolts to spec, last thing you wants a loose caliper bracket. Otherwise keep up the good work awesome video man!

[@Revitauto]

Thanks homie! Happy Motoring-Blair P.S. we do torque to spec just not always on camera while filming explaining etc etc! Have a great day! -Blair

[@walidpop8011]

ماشاء الله

[@JimsGuitarGarage]

Great video, this is only the 3rd truck I have seen that is the same color as mine. Very rare color. I didn’t see you put any caliper grease on the pad clips or the channel they ride in?

[@mattcross1451]

Excellent video, solved my problem easily

[@Revitauto]

Heck yes! Happy Motoring!- Blair

[@robynnlove]

Thanks for the informative video!

[@Revitauto]

You're welcome! Thank you for subscribing!!

[@Jdww89]

What if you're replacing the calipers also, do you have to drain the brake fluid?

[@JoseRodriguez-cm7of]

Buen trabajo good job 👍 gracias thanks brother

[@Revitauto]

Con gusto! Glad it was helpful. We would appreciate it if you subscribed to help us grow and continue creating repair videos to help everyone. Happy motoring!

[@matthewklein5592]

Does anyone notice how exact his directions are and then tightened the lug nuts not in a star a pattern??? 🤔

[@Revitauto]

You know what is funny, I used to do wheel lug nuts in a star pattern. Then I was at a class to get a GM certification, and they said to snug up the lugs and then go around in a circle and not in a star pattern. My ENTIRE life I have been going in a star pattern, and some engineer tells me otherwise. So I started doing it that way. I'm not sure if I notice a difference

[@billkubovcik5722]

Great video. Wrench sizes would be nice and I would recommend Jack Stands while at least shooting a how too video so nothing could legally come back on you.

[@Revitauto]

Thanks Bill, I have the wrench sizes somewhere I gotta dig them up from when I did this job and attach it to the video. We did not show how to jack the vehicle up or where we placed our jack stands. But in future videos, we are starting to show that step. I have always assumed that people watching these videos practice safe repair standards and have an idea on how to work on their own car already.

[@jimmeyer9116]

He had a jack stand in place watch till the end

[@danhornaday7319]

He did mention the sizes. 14 and 24mm I believe

[@lilygrahamcakes4199]

9:20 clearly see Jack stand. EASY

[@bobbypenhollow8135]

I have a brand new rotor that wobbles. It grindes when i drive Do you think i got a bad rotor from autozone? Iv taken it off to make sure its tight but it still has play

[@Bizzair1990]

I replaced mine but still have a bit of pedal pulsation. Everything looks fine with the fronts? Could it be the rears?

[@kennethwilmoth7927]

The video help me thanks

[@Revitauto]

We are very happy we could help!

[@daspy1017]

Thanks for the video... lots of help... 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Revitauto]

Really Glad this video helped! Happy Motoring-Blair

[@wirenut003]

Love the info great information thanks

[@Revitauto]

wirenut003 madtrucker I like your original comment better ;)! Did you watch the last episode of the show where the jack fails on the transmission!? Thanks for Being a fan! And looking out for my safety! Happy motoring -Blair

[@wirenut003]

@@Revitauto will check it out. you still work with Andy and his father

[@ODellGarage731]

Sp you don't need a scan tool for brakes on a 2016 ram? Like the gm vehicles I'm seeing .

[@kellanmildenberger2965]

Awesome vid

[@Revitauto]

Glad it was helpful. We would appreciate it if you subscribed to help us grow and continue creating repair videos to help everyone. Happy motoring!

[@tero712010]

Great job men thanks for the video

[@Revitauto]

You bet

[@Drew858pb]

I can’t imagine how many mechanics short cut these steps

[@Revitauto]

Yeah, most shops are not set up to motivate high quality work, instead flat rate wam bam thank you mam.... That noted. Lots of great honest mechanics out there still.

[@Revitauto]

🛻THANKS FOR WATCHING! Here are other RAM videos you might be interested in! Change the oil on a dodge ram 3500 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3bMfJhuj7B1hZI Change the front brake pads and rotors 2018 Dodge ram 3500 Duely kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWjJaHugoNeCp7c How to change the Air Filter 2015 Dodge ram 1500 kzbin.info/www/bejne/emWagIeBiZJgfaM 2012 Ram 1500 Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZzNXqGModJ6a8k 2009-2018 Ram Headlight Bulb Change Head Light Removal kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZjVhntnptiSqZI

[@fonzil5909]

You don’t bleed out the fluid?

[@TheBBlaster]

What are the torque values for the bolts?

[@ricardomontero8323]

Thanks man !

[@Revitauto]

Anytime sir !

[@officialcaseylanier]

Did you unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap and pump the brakes first to make moving the piston easier? I am doing mine tomorrow.

[@Revitauto]

You can certainly have the cap cracked open, it will not make pumping the pedal easier of not! If it does it is a very small amount, as the main force is your leg and the multiplication factor of the brake pedal length! Let us know how you made out! Happy Motoring, Blair

[@Jesus-zy2ce]

So no more bleeding the brakes to get the air out?

[@Revitauto]

Me G the brake system is a sealed system, if you do not open it to change the brake pads and rotors then there should not be any air in the system. Hope this helps ! Happy Motoring!

[@Resq28]

Hello, thank you for posting. How do you know if you just have to change the pads and not the rotors? Or do you always replace both at the same time? Thank you.

[@pipewelda]

Check your ROTORS with a MICROMETER or a CALIPER! The thickness of your ROTORS is stamped on the top of of it. It may be rusted away? If so use the internet bro, you'll find your answer. Also, you can usually tell right away if you need to change your pads, by looking at their thickness. Rotors should be changed if they're warped, under stamped measurement or if they have deep cut grooves in them. Hope this helps.

[@Revitauto]

Francis has a pretty awesome set up here! I will be sure to make a video on this question! Happy Motoring-Blair

[@emanuelvaro58]

thank you good samaritan 👍👍👍👍

[@Revitauto]

Youre Welcome, I am mostly self taught so I try to help others! Blair

[@nhmatt1]

Not greasing the back of the pad or the bracket that the pad rides in ??? I've always greased ALL metal to metal contact

[@crispy8329]

I also add a little grease to the back of the pads, and the slot.

[@MetalWind]

Did you notice the way he tightened the lug nuts? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TWC6724]

Would this essentially be the same for a 2018 Ram 2500?

[@Revitauto]

The process will be similar however the 2500 has a heavy-duty setup which will be different.

[@Bryanj2222]

is it necessary to clean the pistons before wrenching them into the caliper?

[@Revitauto]

IF it looks pretty dusty with lots of brake material give it a clean! Happy Motoring-Blair

[@darioavendano369]

So my ram out of nowhere started to scrape the rotors but the pads are fine but they are having contact without pressing the brakes what would have caused it? What can i do

[@Revitauto]

That is a tough one I would have to inspect it myself to tell you what is going on! If they are making noise check the backing dust shield plates and see if maybe they are rubbing. Have the wheels off and look really well. If you cant find it dont keep driving have a shop check it out! Happy Motoring-Blair

[@darioavendano369]

Revit Auto thank you for your response i just went ahead and changed everything to preformance rotors new pads and the problem went away by itself but i got a new challenge for you my truck all of a sudden started getting the worst mpg i know its a truck and doesnt get that good of mpg but it is really bad

[@pointalistic19]

Remember, caliper grease where the pads slide.

[@Revitauto]

Yeah,I stopped doing that once the newer pads started coming out with backing pads that reduce the noise. Thanks for the tip! Happy Motoring, Blair

[@adamjoules]

Fantastic

[@Revitauto]

So are you! Have an electric day! (Lol trying to make a pun with you last name)

[@jamiekimbrough-cz1iz]

never knew to open the brake resivor

[@Revitauto]

Glad it was helpful. We would appreciate it if you subscribed to help us grow and continue creating repair videos to help everyone. Happy motoring!

[@warbak3173]

What brand pads n rotirs?

[@Revitauto]

These are Carquest platinums

[@2damnkwik]

what is the pound of torque needed on the caliper bracket????

[@Revitauto]

Hey! That would be posted in the video description! Happy Motoring- Blair

[@diycolombianitoloco9375]

what kind of jack and jack stand did you used to lift tge truck?

[@Revitauto]

Pretty sure in this video we are using the Harborfrieight Units.

[@diycolombianitoloco9375]

@@Revitauto do you remember how many tons jack did you used ???i have an 08 ram 1500 but im not sure wich jack used

[@paulsutich6107]

Please continue the how to video

[@Revitauto]

Thank you! What would you like to see next?!

[@USinchains]

I have to relearn these calipers every time I do my breaks lol. I keep taking the entire assembly off first like my old dakota.

[@mentalhouseinc7624]

So no C clamp? To decompress the cylinder ?

[@Revitauto]

You can still use your C/ Clamp if you want! Just showing you a different way that may work for you and save you time!

[@DBOYOUNG]

I did it exactly like you did. Why do I hear a lot of squeaking like if the brake pads are sticking to the rotor?

[@samuelastudillo1484]

Do you put grease?

[@Blackmarketbaby907]

Ever post the wrench sizes ?

[@Revitauto]

I have not, been soooo busy with Junkyard Empire and other videos in the works! Sorry Bud!

[@Blackmarketbaby907]

Reynaldo Ramirez nice one Reynaldo. But a very smart question is wrench size prior to taking on a task. Any mechanic knows that finding tools and sizes can take more time than the job itself! Knowing the size ahead of time is very helpful ;)

[@kennethhawley9007]

Thank you

[@Revitauto]

You are welcome! I am glad this video helped! Happy Motoring -Blair

[@jase4010]

Same color as my 12’ I’m getting ready to throw power stop brakes and rotors all around

[@Revitauto]

Heck yeah brother, happy motoring!

[@dylansirois8768]

Thanks for the vid. Too bad my pads didnt come with new clips!

[@Revitauto]

Ahhh! Re using old hardware and anti-rattle clips is fine if you clean them up and they are not rusted out! Happy Motoring!-Blair

[@mikei1880]

Not trying be MR negative here: 1) I take cap off master cylinder take make sure its not topped off( when you push caliber back in there going to be fluid pushed back in there ) 2). ill always put a jack stand under frame or suspension as addiction precaution always,, ,,had for flor jack drop few years back,,broke my foot ..

[@Revitauto]

Hey! Not Mr. Negative at all! I do have a jack stand under there on the frame and I will be sure to include the master cylinder note in there as well! Great tips thank you! Happy motoring

[@robreke]

how much money will this save you? doing it yourself?

[@Revitauto]

Not sure! I would suggest you call around and get some quotes! We got most of our parts from Advance Auto or the Dealership. Happy Motoring-Blair

[@5000tries]

You already have to know how for this to be useful

[@Revitauto]

5000Tries! We do our best to make these videos as follow along as possible! What steps are your looking for greater detail? Have you tried it yet? I bet not 5000 times ;) Happy to help! -Blair

[@clancaster6634]

Whats the price to do this ?

[@Revitauto]

We do this service for $220 plus parts. Depending On your location there is a site fee as well.

[@garza7676]

FYI guys or girls !!!!!!!21 mm socket for caliper bracket ,reinstall torque is 130 ft/lb.Brake caliper 13 mm socket ,Torque is 31ft/lb.

[@Revitauto]

Thank you Charlie! We also have the torque specs in the vidoe description! Love having helpful folks like you in the comments! Happy Motoring and stay safe with this CCovid! Happy Motoring, Blair

[@garza7676]

Revit Auto No thank you for making this video. After watching it , it gave me the confidence do my own brake job .Turns out this the easiest brake job I’ve ever done .

[@o8oo0880oo8o]

You forgot to add the wrench sizes in the description.

[@Revitauto]

Will get to that as soon as possible! Been slammed filming Season 5 of Junkyard Empire on MotorTrend! Happy Motoring!

[@o8oo0880oo8o]

@@Revitauto Sounds like fun. Wasn't trying to sound snarky....was literally looking through these vids' description just to get wrench sizes lol. Happy filming 😁

[@mopar2ya165]

Should have put a bit of grease for the pads to slide in the bracket.

[@Jp-hv9zj]

No grease on the pads? I feel a squeak coming on.

[@Revitauto]

HAHA, a bunch of these have pads on them so they wont squeak! But I sometimes will still put it on just incase!

[@jeffveal1185]

Bro, the top anti rattle clip was hung up on the calliper. What you where trying to explain not to happen, happened. lo Otherwise good video.

[@Revitauto]

Hey buddy! At what part in the video did you see that! Hope this video helped! Happy Motoring - Blair

[@Skullman7487]

Didn't mention bedding the beakes

[@Drew858pb]

Forgot to copper lube the grooves wearing the caliper is seated

[@Revitauto]

Depending on how it fits sometimes I do and sometimes I dont, but I appreciate your comment and its not a bad idea! Happy Motoring- Blair

[@shanewilson2270]

Are all ram rotors the same? Rock auto says crew and regular cab. Nothing about quad cab. Unless they classify 4 doors as crew even if they are smaller??? Idk stupid website

[@Revitauto]

Hey! There are two different rotor styles. It matters how many wheel studs your truck has. So take a look at your wheel and then look back at rock auto site to see the lug hole numbers in each rotor. Happy Motoring-Blair

[@jeffgoral4897]

No grease on face of piston or ears or caliper?? Hmm.

[@carlosugusto317]

Hello! Can you please provide me the list of toosl I need in order to do this job? Thank you!

[@Revitauto]

I believe in the video I am mentioning the tools I am using! But I do not have a total list! I hope that helps! Good luck let us know how it goes! Happy Motoring-Blair

[@Swede5202]

Can’t you just unbolt the bottom and swing it up?

[@SilentWatcher594]

I strongly urge a placed jack stand,,,,just in case.

[@Revitauto]

Al thank you so much for caring about my safety! I am a huge nut when it comes to that! Sincerely. Just incase it makes you sleep a little bit better there is a jack stand under the truck :D if you go to 9:23 in the video you will see it. I had to place it there so that we could get all the camera angles :D! Make it a great day! Happy Motoring- Blair

[@Italianborn]

Freaking clip slide in and scratched my rotor... I end it up here to see if i did anything wrong , maybe some grease end it up on the outside of the clip and pushed it in 🤷‍♂️

[@Revitauto]

That is a really hard one to say without seeing it. If you have a local shop you trust who can take a look I would suggest that! Dont want to mess around with brakes failing. Keep us posted what you find out!

[@Italianborn]

@@Revitauto yep, took the brake apart and the outter pads clip on top was completely pushed in and the clip was all busted from the rotors, the rotors isn't scratched so bad infact I can't feel it when braking, hopefully it will consume down over time, for now I'll use it more and in near future I'll change rotor..