How to Replace a Caliper in a Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep drivers can often drive their vehicles hard and like to perform maintenance themselves. However, replacing a brake caliper is not a small task. Make sure you have everything needed, know everything about your Jeep and consult a mechanic beforehand.

Instructions

Raise and support the truck up on the jack stand, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.

Siphon a small amount of fluid from master cylinder reservoir to avoid overflow during reinstallation. Use a clean suction gun.

Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper at the banjo bolt. Discard the gasket washers.

Unscrew and remove the caliper slide bolts. Remove the caliper from the adapter.

Install the caliper on the adapter. Make sure the slide pin bolts are free of debris and lightly lubricated before installing them.

Verify that the slide pin boot is fully covering the pin. Lift one end gently off the boot to equalize the air pressure and then release the boot.

Connect the brake hose to the caliper, using new copper washers. Make sure the hose has no twists or kinks before tightening the banjo bolt.

Fill the master reservoir as needed with fresh fluid and bleed the brake system.

Reinstall the wheel and tire. Lower the vehicle and verify the brake fluid level. Pump the brake pedal until it's firm and test the brakes on the road.