It is grinding from the rear ?

2014 DODGE CHARGER
55,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JREGZ
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I got in my car, started it up, released the parking brake, and put the car into reverse. It is grinding from the rear I need new brake can you help me please?
Mar 27, 2020 at 12:46 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Here are some guides that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwU7nfBaRr0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8YwfSKEzZo&t=29s

Please let us know what questions you have but below is the process from the manual on how to replace the rear brakes. Thanks
Apr 24, 2021 at 10:44 AM
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BWHITEHAIR
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Ive changed brakes before, but not on this car. I see they come with a hardware kit, but seems old hardware is hard to get out. Any Suggestions?
May 11, 2021 at 1:24 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Should not be any different with others.
What hardware kit are you refering to?


1. Remove Upper caliper guide pin bolt (1). To do so, hold the guide pin (3) stationary while turning bolt.

2. Rotate caliper downward (5), exposing brake pads (2 and 3).
Use care not to overextend brake hose when doing this or damage may occur.

3. Remove inboard (2) and outboard (3) brake pads from caliper adapter (4).

Note : In some cases, it may be necessary to retract caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between shoes and rotor to easily remove caliper from knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before guide pin bolts are removed by
grasping rear of caliper and pulling outward working with guide pins, thus retracting piston. Never push on piston directly as it may get damaged.

May 11, 2021 at 1:24 PM (Merged)
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BWHITEHAIR
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Ok thank you much. Will try it out. The hardware kit are the anti squeel shims. Autozone.com is saying these are required
May 11, 2021 at 1:24 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Yes, shims do rust out and it is necessary to have them to eliminate squealing and groaning noises when brakes are applied.

Hope everything works out great.

Have a nice day.
May 11, 2021 at 1:24 PM (Merged)
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OLANDRIA
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I have had a problem with replacing the rear brakes, Can someone please help me?
Jun 28, 2021 at 7:41 PM (Merged)
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KASEKENNY
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Here is a guide that will help with step by step instructions on how to do this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

Also, here is a guide on how to retract the rear pistons:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8YwfSKEzZo&t=29s

Below is the info from the manual that will help with this. Please run through this material and let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
Jun 28, 2021 at 7:41 PM (Merged)
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CARGIRL77
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I think I need to replace the rear brakes. Thank you in advance. Mindy
Jun 28, 2021 at 7:41 PM (Merged)
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KASEKENNY
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Here are a few guides that will help with step by step instructions. Please review this and the material below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

Also, here is a guide on how to retract the rear pistons:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8YwfSKEzZo&t=29s

Below you will find the process from the manual that will give additional details. Please run through all this material and let us know if you have any questions. Thanks
Jun 28, 2021 at 7:42 PM (Merged)
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AMBROJSHIA
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At first I was driving and i hear a little noise from the rear but not the brakes are grinding can you help me please? Tia
Jun 28, 2021 at 7:42 PM (Merged)
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KASEKENNY
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Sounds like you do need rear brakes. here is a guide that will help with step by step instructions:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

Also, here is a guide on how to retract the rear pistons:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8YwfSKEzZo&t=29s

Below is the process from the manual that will help with this. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks
Jun 28, 2021 at 7:42 PM (Merged)
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MIRANDANUNLEY
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. Last week (first morning that it was below freezing this year) when I went out to drive the car and I heard the rear brake grinding.
Jun 28, 2021 at 7:42 PM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. Here is a tutorial showing how to replace rear rear brake pads and rotors:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

Here is a YouTube video from our site showing how to retract the rear caliper piston when replacing rear brake pads:

https://youtu.be/j8YwfSKEzZo

I've attached picture steps below on how to change the rear brake pads and rotors on your car. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Jun 28, 2021 at 7:42 PM (Merged)