2005 Jeep Laredo front brakes, Grand Cherokee 2005 WK LIMIT

2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
108,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KOKOHALLAM
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Last time I was getting a 103000 checkup, synthetic oil, tire rotation, nothing major, the mechanic said the brakes were low. Lo and behold, I haven't crashed because my car still stops on a dime. I think I can figure out how to check the brakes from information on the internet, but when I find that the brake pads are wearing out, how much should I expect for a replacement of the front brakes and I guess a flush of the brake fluid (because I hear air builds up in the system that holds the brake fluid.)

Should I check the rear breaks? BTW, this car is heavy in the front, with 5.7L HEMI.
Feb 27, 2010 at 6:05 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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what he probably meant was the "meat" of the pad was close to the metal, which means they still will work for weaks if not a few months, I would go ahead and have the rear check/replaced too, but if you dont want to change the fronts just yet , then fine you dont have to, and job should cost you about 100 to 200 dollars for the front, and about the same for the back
Feb 28, 2010 at 3:34 PM
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KOKOHALLAM
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Thanks very much for your answer.

So if I were to take the car for a brake replacement, my goal would be to replace the pads, and nothing else?

How can I check myself, would I need some kind of tiny ruler to measure the meat of the pad, or can I really kind of eyeball it.
Mar 1, 2010 at 7:48 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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pretty much, you might want the rotors turned(resurfaced) just to make it complete, and yes you can pretty much eyball it, and sometimes the pads can have a crack in it or some sand caught in there causing the squeel.
Mar 1, 2010 at 8:51 AM
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