Pulling to the right when braking

Tiny
DRIFTER82007
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  • 2015 JEEP WRANGLER
  • 3.6L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 74,500 MILES
Had a sticky caliper on passenger side front (or so I thought) pulling to the right when braking, excessive heat emanating from wheel, shuddering steering when when braking. So I need to replace the front brake pads and service the caliper slides.
Friday, October 2nd, 2020 AT 12:13 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Replacing front brake pads and rotors really isn't too hard. If you do it yourself, make sure to get lifetime parts so you won't have to pay for them again in the future. Also, you can expect front brake pads to last approximately 25,000 miles. However, that varies based on driving habits and terrain.

Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

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

Next, here is a video showing it being done on a Ram 1500. Although it is a different vehicle, the procedure is similar.

https://youtu.be/_BlkQA_xlP4

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle for replacement. The pics below correlate with the directions.

FRONT PADS
Raise and support vehicle.
Remove wheel and tire assembly.
Drain small amount of fluid from master cylinder brake reservoir with clean suction gun.

Remove the 2 caliper mounting bolts (3).
Compress the caliper (4) and remove from the adaptor.
Secure caliper (4) to nearby suspension part with wire. Do not allow brake hose to support caliper weight.

Remove the inboard (2) and outboard brake pads (3) from the caliper adapter (4).
Remove the anti-rattle clips from the brake caliper adapter (4).

Install

Remove and clean all rust and debris from the anti-rattle clip mounting surfaces (3) on the brake caliper adapter (2).
Install new anti-rattle clips into the caliper adapter (4).
Install the inboard (2) and outboard brake pads (3) onto the caliper adapter (4).

Install caliper (4) on the caliper adapter.
Install the caliper slide pin bolts (3) and tighten to 44 NÂ m (32 ft. lbs.).
Install wheel and tire assembly.
Remove support and lower vehicle.
Pump brake pedal until caliper pistons and brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is obtained.
Fill brake fluid.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 8:18 PM

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