How to Do a Brake Job on 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

The brake system on the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 includes the brake pads, brake rotors and the brake calipers. Each of these brake components work together so that the Dodge Ram can come to a safe and secure stop. The brake caliper is the brake component that presses the inner and outer brake pads against the sides of the rotors. When the brake pads have been fully pressed to the sides of the moving rotors, the friction of the brake pads against the brake rotors is what stops the truck.

Instructions

1

Park the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 in a safe area that has a level surface.

2

Loosen the lug nuts from the front passenger side wheel with the tire tool.

3

Move to the driver-side front wheel and loosen the lug nuts with the tire tool.

4

Jack up the front of the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 with a floor jack. Then, place the car stands underneath the proper jacking points. Lower the front of the Dodge Ram onto the car stands and leave the jack sitting in the upright position.

5

Unscrew the lug nuts from the front passenger-side wheel with the tire tool. Pull the wheel and place it flat down.

6

Move to the driver-side front wheel and unscrew the lug nuts from the wheel with the tire tool. Pull the wheel off and place it flat down.

7

Locate the opening on the top of the driver-side brake rotor. Slide the pry bar between the outer brake pad and the rotor. Pry the outer brake pad until the caliper becomes loose enough to pull off the brake rotor.

8

Loosen and remove the two caliper pin bolts on the back side of the brake caliper with a 3/8-inch drive ratchet and a 3/8-inch drive socket.

9

Pull the brake caliper off the brake rotor and secure it to the lower control arm behind the wheel hub assembly with the bungee strap.

10

Pull the inner brake pad out. Slide the C-clamp into the caliper facing the outer brake pad. The, turn the C-clamp clockwise and compress the outer brake pad to the caliper cylinder until the cylinder has fully retracted into the caliper.

11

Unscrew the C-clamp and pull it out of the caliper. Then, pull the outer brake pad out of the brake caliper. Install the replacement brake pads along with any other brake pad accessories.

12

Remove the bungee strap and hang the brake caliper back on the side of the rotor. Screw the two mounting bolts into the back side of the caliper. Tighten the bolts tight with the ratchet and socket. Then, pull the wheel and lug nuts back on. Tighten the lug nuts with the tire tool.

13

Follow the same steps as outlined above to replace the brake pads on the front passenger-side wheel. Replace the front wheels and lower the truck to the ground. Tighten the lug nuts

14

Move to the rear of the truck, lift it up and support it on jack stands. Replace the brake pads in the rear as you did the front. Replace the wheels, lower the truck and tighten the lug nuts.

15

Crank the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 and pump the brake pedal a few times to seat the new brake pads. Turn the engine off.