Properly replace calipers and bleed brakes....

[Jake.Ski]

Does anybody have a good write up on how to do this?

I will be replacing my front brake calipers and lines, so any tips or how to's on the brakes would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

 

[cplchris]

Does anybody have a good write up on how to do this?

I will be replacing my front brake calipers and lines, so any tips or how to's on the brakes would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

what year?

 

[Jake.Ski]

2002 kj sport, no abs.

 

[cplchris]

i was trying to get alldata for you but no luck on a replacement how to...its pretty straight forward just make sure you have the new caliper ready to go so that as soon as you disconnect the banjo bolt from the old caliper you can reconnect the new one, less fluid loss/mess...to get your rotors off you will have to remove the caliper bracket as well...the front brakes on my 06 sport were easy to do just an extra set of hands would be helpful...especially if you dont have one of those hand operated brake bleeders

 

[Jake.Ski]

thank you!

I know how to take off and replace the rotor, just not sure on the whole bleeding the brakes and adding new fluid process... since ive never done it before.

So i would need steps from once i removed the rotor and just have the caliper... How do i properly drain the fluid out of the old caliper, then removal of caliper. Then installing a new caliper and adding fluid.

 

[04Liberty]

thank you!

I know how to take off and replace the rotor, just not sure on the whole bleeding the brakes and adding new fluid process... since ive never done it before.

So i would need steps from once i removed the rotor and just have the caliper... How do i properly drain the fluid out of the old caliper, then removal of caliper. Then installing a new caliper and adding fluid.

You should really get a factory service manual before you do this, as it it will have step by step instructions and torque specs. Do you have one?

 

[Jake.Ski]

no i was planning on ordering one when i place my order for the calipers.

Now Do you mean like a chiltons repair manual? Or is there a better one out there for a reasonable price?

 

[ridenby]

I like "Speed bleeders" they are bleeder screws that allow one person to bleed brakes,just keep a close eye on level in master cyl.

 

[04Liberty]

Sent you a pm.

 

[Jake.Ski]

I like "Speed bleeders" they are bleeder screws that allow one person to bleed brakes,just keep a close eye on level in master cyl.

Whats that?!

I have never done anything with brakes besides changing out the pads and rotors....

 

[ridenby]

http://www.jegs.com/p/Russell/Russe...eed+Bleeders&gclid=CM-Vo-_x56sCFZAs7AodZG8oMA

We use 7/16-20 IIRC

 

[Jake.Ski]

how do they work?!

 

[twack]

magic

 

[Jake.Ski]

My thoughts exactly....

Now im still looking for the proper way to rmove and replace a brake line and caliper. Also new fluid!

Any help would be great!

 

[04Liberty]

magic

pfm.

 

[BjBnet]

how do they work?!

Did you read the first paragraph on that page? :freak3:

 

[ridenby]

how do they work?!

Good.

 

[tjkj2002]

If they were not so damn expensive..................

http://www.shopping.com/K-D-Tools-KD-Tools-KDT2222-Brake-Bleeder-Tank/info


best way to bleed brakes,fast and works better then anything out there on the market.


As far as replacing the calipers and lines just bolt up the new calipers with the caliper side of the brake lines already bolted on before un-duing the old brake lines.Just lay the old caliper with the brake line attached to the side.Less mess that way and less time with a open system,just make sure you bleed the brakes ASAP,more so if you have ABS as you do not want that air to travel to the ABS pump or master cylinder.Dealer time if the air gets to the ABS pump as the DRBIII(or StarScan) is needed to bleed that pump and yes most likely will have to have it towed there also.

 

[04Liberty]

I sent him the FSM.

 

[mightybeet]

04 liberty, no ABS...

which caliper manufacturer/brand do you recommend for front and rear?