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

Remove the Old Caliper

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

Install the New Caliper

5

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

6

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.

7

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.

8

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

9

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.