Jeep Dad

Going to change out pads on daughters new to her 2010 Grand Cherokee 2WD. Haven't done a Jeep Cherokee pad replacement before and would like to know any tips or tricks to a smooth procedure and result....Thanks

easons xj

You wont find much help here...i personally hate

easons xj

Grand cherokees and we deal with cherokees from 01-all the way back

dave1123

IF, and I repeat IF, they are the same set-up as previous jeeps, There are 2 pins that the calipers slide on. They are 7mm Allen head. Take them out and remove the stabilizer spring from in front of the outer pad. Pry the caliper up and out of it's bracket. The outer pad will stay in the bracket and the inner pad will come off with the caliper.

In 1999, jeep started using dual piston calipers in the front. There were 2 types, the TEVES and the AKOBONO. I don't know which carried thru to 2010. Compressing the pistons can get tricky. There is a special tool for this but maybe you can rent one.

The caliper mounting brackets get grooves worn in them where the pads ride. If these grooves get too deep, the pads will stick and cause brake dragging and squeaks. These mount separately to the backing plate and need to be removed to get the rotor off. Replace as necessary.

The rears are the same, but only have one piston. Good luck!

Welcome to CF!

dave1123

ALSO! I forgot to mention. Don't forget to lubricate the slider pins well with brake grease.