I think I'm gonna change my break pads tomorrow. I've changed break on my other cars in the past but never on a Dodge and want to make sure I have the needed tools before I dig in. I did a search and couldnt find anything. Any ideas? Thanks a bunch!

 

I would start by not breaking anything and concentrate on your Brakes..... just bustin ya.

 

for a BRAKE job it doesnt require anything different than your normal brake job tools... socket for the caliper bolts, large c-clamp for the pistons

 

Just my two cents worth.

Does anybody undo the beed nipples when they push the pistons back? I don't know about Rams as I have never done one. On some cars it can damage the ABS if you push the pistons back without the bleeders open.

 

no but make sure open the brake resevoir and keep an eye out for overflow

 

super easy job...you'll need to put some muscle into the 2 large bolts on each caliper mount holder dealio but other than that you won't have any problems. Also I used a couple of disc spreaders in place of the c-clamp and worked quite nicely.

 

Yes, I know that part, thats's why I haven't topped mine off in ages! I knew a pad change was immanent.

By disc spreaders you mean a big long screwdriver!

 

as far as i know doing this and opening the resevoir do the same thing... prevent unnecessary pressure when pushing in the pistons. i prefer the resevoir because it ensures no air gets in the lines

 

That and the last time I tried to open my bleeder screws 2 of them broke off..

 

haha thought i was going to break my damn arm off getting those two bolts free some rust and a lot of miles = stuck bolts


my haynes manual says just to open the resevoir up don't need the bleeds.


some safety wire or mechanics wire or whatever works geat to hold the caliper up out of the way if your changing rotors too - don't pull the brake lines off of the calipers or you'll have to bleed your system