How to Change Front Brake Pads RAM 1500

In this video we show how to replace the front brake pads and rotor on a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck. With some simple hand tools the brakes can be replaced. We show how we changed both the rotors and pads on this truck in a matter of minutes.

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[heath]

Day late and a dollar short. Just had my pads and front rotors replaced. Wished I would have watched this first to realize I could do it myself and save myself $550. Thanks for the video! I’ll be doing this myself next time.

[Q-Da-God]

appreciate u for not wasting our time. simple and strait to the point

[joetheplumber]

Liked it. Only thing I would add would be pushing the pistons back when installing the new pad as they will shift when removed. That and also make sure to pump your brakes after and CHECK YOUR BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR!

[overthinkerblue]

Like your videos. You actually make it where people can follow along and do and your not talking so fast where we say ( what did he say ). Thanks. Some of us are just learning how to work on our own so we can save $.

[jayfez]

Well done, thanks for the no B.S video. Straight to the point with clear instructions.

[southernfootballfinatic]

Thank you sir. Glad to see someone that goes through every step instead of just saying it so again thanks

[joeyashcraft]

I like the way you are talking about it and the angle of your camera. I like watching videos like this so I can have a recap so I don't forget.

[DMACHOLMAN]

I'm so glad you still have these videos up. I was just wondering if you have ever made a video covering break's on the 4th Gen Ram 1500 . I knew you had
one and yes you did make a video. I've never seen the clips that they used to hold the pads on before.

Thanks again!!!

[owensneath]

Just checked my right front... Thanks for posting this excellent video. I had to grind a 17mm to get it to fit those slider bolts... Thanks for the clue on holding those. First time one takes this stuff apart, it's not obvious that the pins stay and the 13mm bolt comes out of them. Not much room to get a pry on the pads but I wiggled the caliper a bit and once it's off, used a couple of thickness of 3 ply cardboard on the piston and my big channel locks to squeeze the pistons back a fraction. My pads were still better than 3/16" at 72, 000 kms so they're staying on for a while longer. Dealer told me at 59, 500 kms that I needed $1, 300 CAD worth of brake work because they were worn and the rotors were a bit rusty! Ha! B.S. Of course they're worn, and of course the rotors are rusty, except where the pads clean them! Anyway a big Thanks again for posting.

[t-roy]

Bro I gotta say. I have a Ram Limited and you really helped me a lot with the upkeep with my Truck. Thanx..

[northwestoregonfishing]

Thanks for saving me some money. And giving wrench sizes.

[kombiw]

Liked the video, short and informative.
As mentioned in the video if you remove the caliper and remove the old break pads and replace them with new ones. The new brake pads will be bigger so you will have push the caliper piston back further. I suggest 2 c clamps and a bar to hold the compression of the piston or maybe a 3rd clamp. Put the old brake pad over the pistons and tighten your clamps to compress the pistons. ( I could not do it by hand or with out the proper tool FYI)

PS if you are unable to remove the caliper or its jamming, Try realigning the caliper replace the two 13mm bolts and finger tighten it barely and re compress the pistons in the original position.

Also PUMP those breaks after the job is done.

[Wavyy]

A shop is charging my brother an arm and a leg for this brake job thank god u made this video big thanks 💪🏽😎

[georgemcguire]

Great teacher thank you for the knowledge, my brother

[rondoe]

Just much thanks I’ve watched several videos and the small details helped the most, by mentioning pushing on the back of the brake pad to compress the caliper to remove

[jajodavis]

Omgggg i had hell on #5 bc of. Rake booster and still ha e a misfire on that #5 and has a new coil! Also i lay on engine cold of course but standing on passenger side as u did wow! I'll tey this when i do rest! Luv ur vids man!

[Jerry-ccrd]

Great video. Very informative, anyone should be able to do this after watching this. I had to use skinny 17 mm wrench for a 2016 Ram Hemi when taking off those 13mm bolts. I usually use a big C-clamp and a piece of wood, like a 2x4 to compress the pistons... Don't top off your brake fluid beforehand, it might overflow once you push the piston in... Not sure, but it might be a good idea to open the cap for the brake fluid so it can release the pressure

[ironshellhead]

I was thinking of doing this soon! Thanks for the informative vid, John!

[Double.J]

That looks a lot easier than the rear. I just got them done and how the front ones look I need to get them done in the next couple months.

[jonash]

That is the most simple well explained video.awsome job thank you