I'm getting noise from the rear brakes and am assuming they need to be replaced

Hi,

I'm not sure where you are located, but a rear brake job including rotors would be approximately $1350.00. However, you can do them yourself. It really isn't too hard. Also, you can expect them to last approximately 30K miles, but that is based on driving habits and terrain.

First, here is a link that shows in general how it is done. You can use this as a guide with instructions below for your truck.

Here are videos and a guide to help you see how to do the job on similar vehicles, the process is the same.

https://youtu.be/3W0fs6shT3o

and

https://youtu.be/1j7qDoi1LP0

and

https://youtu.be/UV0kfP17Co0

and

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

and

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

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle. The attached directions correlate with the directions.

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2012 Dodge or Ram Truck RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-4.7L
Brake Pads - Removal (Rear)
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Pad Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Brake Pads - Removal (Rear)
BRAKE PADS - REMOVAL (REAR)
REAR

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Raise and support the vehicle (Refer to 04 - Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure) .
Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
Compress the caliper.
Remove caliper slide bolts (3).

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NOTE:
Do not allow brake hose to support caliper assembly.

Remove the caliper (3), by tilting the top out and off the caliper adapter.

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Remove inboard brake shoe (1) from the caliper adapter (2).

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Remove outboard brake shoe (1) from caliper adapter (2).

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NOTE:
Anti-rattle springs are not interchangeable.

Remove the top anti-rattle spring (2) from the caliper adapter (1).

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Remove the bottom anti-rattle spring (1) from the caliper adapter (2).

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Install

2012 Dodge or Ram Truck RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-4.7L
Brake Pads - Installation (Rear)
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Pad Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Brake Pads - Installation (Rear)
BRAKE PADS - INSTALLATION (REAR)
REAR

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Clean caliper mounting adapter (1) and anti-rattle springs (2).
Lubricate anti-rattle springs with Mopar brake grease.
NOTE:
Anti-rattle springs are not interchangeable.

Install new top anti-rattle spring (2).

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Install new bottom anti-rattle spring (1).

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Install inboard brake shoe (1) in adapter (2).

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Install outboard brake shoe (1) in adapter (2).

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Tilt the bottom of the caliper (3) over rotor (1) and under adapter. Then push the top of the caliper down onto the adapter.

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Install caliper (6), (Refer to 05 - Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/CALIPER, Disc Brake - Installation) .
Install wheel and tire assemblies (Refer to 22 - Tires and Wheels - Specifications) .
Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
Apply brakes several times to seat caliper pistons and brake shoes and obtain firm pedal.
Top off master cylinder fluid level.

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Rotor Replacement

2012 Dodge or Ram Truck RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-4.7L
Brake Rotor - Removal (Rear)
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Rotor/Disc Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Brake Rotor - Removal (Rear)
BRAKE ROTOR - REMOVAL (REAR)
REAR
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Raise and support the vehicle
Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
Remove the disc brake caliper (3), (Refer to 05 - Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/CALIPER, Disc Brake - Removal) .
Remove and discard the caliper adapter (2) bolts. (Refer to 05 - Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/ADAPTER, Disc Brake Caliper - Removal)
Remove the retaining clips and rotor assembly (1).
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Install

2012 Dodge or Ram Truck RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-4.7L
Brake Rotor - Installation (Rear, Light Duty)
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Rotor/Disc Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Brake Rotor - Installation (Rear, Light Duty)
BRAKE ROTOR - INSTALLATION (REAR, LIGHT DUTY)
REAR - LIGHT DUTY

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Install the rotor (1) to the axle shaft.
Install the caliper adapter (2) (Refer to 05 - Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/ADAPTER, Disc Brake Caliper - Installation) .
Install the NEW caliper adapter bolts and tighten the mounting bolts to 163 NÂ m (120 ft.lbs).
Install the disc brake caliper (3), (Refer to 05 - Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/CALIPER, Disc Brake - Installation) .
Install the tire and wheel assembly (Refer to 22 - Tires and Wheels - Specifications) .
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe