How to repair the front brakes on 2001 Jeep Wrangler

Even if you went with a different name, history of Jeep Wrangler stretches back to the release of the Willys-Overland Jeep CJ-2A, built-in 1945. In 1987, the Wrangler-YJ-series-took over for the jeep CJ series, but was surprisingly similar to its predecessors. The YJ remained for nine years, and the series TJ replaced. The Wranglers TJ had even more styling cues taken from CJ-series-more evident is the round headlights. The 2001 Wrangler came standard with four-wheel drive and front disc brakes, and could handle the rough and mountainous terrain. Replacing front brake pads on this rugged vehicle is a simple process that most mechanical weekend can complete in one afternoon.FIX: ModerateClean basterSmall containerRatchetSocket setFloor jackJack Turkey standsMechanics wireHammerNew rotors (optional) by 8 inch C-clampFlat-brake brake head screwdriverNew padsDisc grease1 supports DOT 3 brake fluidTorque wrench1

Open the hood of Wrangler and unscrew the lid from the master cylinder reservoir. Remove about half of the brake fluid, using a Turkey baster and transfer this fluid in a small container for disposal.

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Loosen the nuts front, using a ratchet and socket. Raise the front of the Wrangler off the ground with a floor jack and slide racks under the frame rails of the SUV. Lower the Jeep rail chassis. Remove the nuts front and pull out the vehicle's front wheels.

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Remove the two screws, keeping, using a ratchet and socket and pull out the bracket clamp gripper. Suspending the caliper from a nearby suspension component, with mechanic.

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Press one side of the pad outside inwards until the card on the back of the pad is free from the hole in the caliper, then rotate that side of the pad of the brake caliper. Repeat this process on the opposite side of the pad to remove the pad from the external brake caliper.

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C clamp position 8 inches above the clamp so the lives it touches the inner pad and fixed contacts on the back of the brake caliper. Tighten the clamp c until the inner pad stops moving and the piston caliper behind it is completely backward. Remove the C-clamp.

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Grasp the inner pad and pull it towards the outside of the gripper-a series of metal "fingers" of tractor in piston caliper. Remove the inner pad caliper once "fingers" are free piston caliper.

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Remove the screw rotor brake hub front, with a screwdriver. If the screw won't turn easily, lightly tap once on the head of the screw with a hammer to free her. Pull the front rotor hub and inspect it for defects, including deep ruts, mirror-like shine or stress cracks. If there is no defect, discard the rotor and replace it with a new one.

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Set the front rotor hub and tighten the screw with a screwdriver.

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"Fingers" on the back of a new pad inside the cavity in piston Calliper and press the pad on the clamp until the seat pad on the caliper.

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Set the external on the caliper body pad and remove the metal clip on one side of the pad to the top, using a flat-head screwdriver. Slide the side of the pad pried into the clamp until the card on the back of the pad inserts into the hole of the forceps. Repeat this step on the opposite side of the pad.

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Apply a generous hand of disc brakes on the smooth both clamp bolts. Set the caliper bracket onto her back and slide the clamp bolts in clamp and bracket. Hand-wire clamp bolts, then tighten to 11 LB, using a torque wrench and socket.

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Repeat steps 3 to 11 for the shoes on the opposite side of the Wrangler.

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Reinstall the front wheels on front hubs of Wrangler and tighten the nuts by hand. Lift the SUV off the racks, using a floor jack and remove the Trestles. Lower the Jeep. Tighten the nuts in a cross pattern, to 110 LB, using a torque wrench and socket.

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Press and release the brake pedal, until it feels firm. Adding DOT 3 brake fluid to the master cylinder Reservoir until the level of the liquid reaches the line "Max" on the tank. Tighten the cap on the master cylinder reservoir.

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Take the old DOT 3 fluid removed in step 1, to a recycling center fluid used cars. Some auto parts stores take old brake fluid for free.

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