Changing disc brake pads on a 02 Ram Quad Cab???

[Blakcharger440]

I have a 2002 Ram Quad Cab with 4wheel disc and I am wondering just how hard it is to change the brake pads.

Is there anything I should know before attempting this?

[Silver R/T]

disc brakes are easiest to work on. Have you changed disc brakes on other cars? Shouldn't be any different than on regular car/van, with discs.

[jackel440]

did the brakes on my mom's 02 2500 ram in the shop the other day and it was as simple as any other disc brake job.
I would put some antisieze on the caliper bolts and make sure they are lubed were they go through the bushing on the caliper.

[71superbee]

 
2002 Dodge Truck RAM 1500 4WD Pickup V8-4.7L VIN N


BRAKE PADS/SHOES

REMOVAL


Raise and support vehicle.
Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
Compress the caliper.
Remove the caliper.
Remove the caliper by tilting the top up and off the caliper adapter. NOTE: Do not allow brake hose to support caliper assembly.
Support and hang the caliper.
Remove the inboard brake shoe from the caliper adapter.
Remove the outboard brake shoe from the caliper adapter.
Top Anti-Rattle Spring
Remove the anti-rattle springs from the caliper adapter and. NOTE: Anti-rattle springs are not interchangeable.
      INSTALLATION
Bottom pistons in caliper bore with C-clamp. Place an old brake shoe between a C-clamp and caliper piston.
Clean caliper mounting adapter and anti-rattle springs.
Lubricate anti-rattle springs with Mopar brake grease.
Install anti-rattle springs. NOTE: Anti-rattle springs are not interchangeable.
Install inboard brake shoe in adapter.
Install outboard brake shoe in adapter.
Tilt the top of the caliper over rotor and under adapter. Then push the bottom of the caliper down onto the adapter.
Install caliper.
Install wheel and tire assemblies and lower vehicle.
Apply brakes several times to seat caliper pistons and brake shoes and obtain firm pedal.
Top off master cylinder fluid level.