How to Remove the Brakes on a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500

The brakes on a 2004 Dodge Ram can take a lot of abuse because of the weight of the vehicle and what it can carry. As a result, the brakes may wear down faster than on normal vehicles, making it necessary to replace them more often. At some point, it may be necessary to remove all of the brake components from the vehicle to have them all either rebuilt or replaced, which can take a few hours to do.

Instructions

Front brakes

1

Lift up the Dodge Ram using the jack. Set a pair of stands underneath the frame, then lower the jack so the truck is supported on the four jack stands. Take off the wheels with the tire iron.

2

Set the brake line clamp onto the rubber brake line running into the brake caliper. Remove the brake line connection using a line wrench. Unbolt the caliper from the knuckle using the 3/8-inch ratchet and hex-head socket.

3

Tilt the caliper off of the knuckle and set it to the side. Slide the rotor off of the knuckle using both hands to support the weight.

Rear brakes

4

Set the brake line clamp onto the rubber brake line running into the brake caliper. Remove the brake line connection using a line wrench. Disconnect the emergency brake cable connection using a flathead screwdriver.

5

Unbolt the caliper from the rear axle using the 3/8-inch ratchet and hex-head socket. Lift the caliper off of the axle and set it to the side.

6

Slide the rotor off of the axle using both hands to support the weight.