I am not a certified mechanic and this video is just a reference. This is my first attempt in replacing rear disc brake rotors and pads on this vehicle at ho…
I am not a certified mechanic and this video is just a reference. This is my first attempt in replacing rear disc brake rotors and pads on this vehicle at ho…
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A simple and beautiful video thank you.
Thanks so much for the video, it is very well done and easy to follow, people like you help make YouTube Great… Rod
Went back to the parts store and they loaned me a turning tool just like the one he uses in the video. Thank goodness i didnt have to buy it.
Damn it…. wish i had watched this before i started… didnt expect that i’d have to turn the piston….
The drilled and slotted rotors are still performing well. Yes, i have the same on the front and I noticed better stopping power from before. I think one major cause for warp is when the brakes are pressed too hard when the car is at stop. Thanks.
how are the slotted/drilled disk? do you have the same kind in front? i’m about to change mine, i have some major warp at 100km/h and applying brakes
This is, by far, the best brake replacement video I’ve seen. It is completely clear what you are doing and the subtitles are entertaining yet informative! Thank you.
Also my slider pins were frozen.
My seal ripped when I turned the piston. Crappy Dodge brake system.
Great video Thanks
great video! doing my brakes this weekend on 09 R/T Awd
This is how instructional videos should be made.
No constant nattering, straight and to the point.
Excellent.
Thanks
You just simply pull it off. Just be sure the rubber boots are set back over the slide pins properly when replacing the slide back on to the caliper.
was there any bolt that you had to take off to pull the caliper slide off or was it just as simple as pulling it off like you did in the video?
A HUGE thanks for your video. It inspired me to give the job a try. Hardest part was getting old rotor off (found another video for that). Your video had lots of useful tips, and I used almost all of them (except I used a “dice” tool to compress the piston; not as easy as the loaner kit, but it works). Job done. Saved $150 in labor for the rears alone. And it was kinda fun! Many thanks and all the best.
Thanks a lot man that was very helpful.
The piston is threaded internally and is sealed so it doesn’t leak. The only special tool needed is a disc brake tool kit borrowed from your local auto store. Good luck and thanks for watching.
The rear brakes have only been replaced less than a year and is still working perfectly with very little wear on the pads now. I don’t have any specs on the rotors and pads. There are similar ones on ebay for about $100 for the rear drilled and slotted rotor set with ceramic pads where I bought at the time. Just do a simple search on ebay for 2009 dodge journey rear drilled slotted rotors.
Be sure to release the e-brake and take out the upper and lower 18mm bolts that mount the caliper. If it is still stuck on the rotor, try using a flat head screw driver and carefully pry it off at the edge of the rotor.
I made it as far as 1:09 but the caliper would not come off.
hi how are the brakes holding up and can you be more specific on the manfucture and type of pads and rotors ? thanks
Oh Ok i’m going to be replacing the rear pads on a friend’s 2009 Journey and was wondering if I needed any special tools. I will look closely at the threaded piston when I get it apart, i’m wondering how they could design a threaded piston that can withstand brake fluid pressure and not leak?
The rear disc brake caliper piston has the e-brake attached to it and can only be turned clockwise while being compressed. The piston is threaded so using a C-clamp would damage the piston and will not compress.
Why can’t you use a c-clamp?
Thanks! I bought these drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads from ebay for about $100 for the rear set. I am noticing better stopping power with these since it takes me less effort to step on the brake pedal to slow down at higher speeds. I probably won’t video the front since the brake job is similar to any other car. Thanks again for watching.
What brake rotors did you use for this video and how did it turn out? also if you ever do the front brakes are you going to make a video on that also? either way solid job on the video. well put together.
Good video, Im going to do the same thing to my 2009 Dodge journey next week..