I'm about to change the front pad. Any special tools needed or will regular allen wrenches suffice? This is my first time changing the pads on this truck.

 

No Allen wrenchs, just a metric wrench, I think it was an 11, and a C clamp to back the piston off. Do a search, there are several threads on the process. It's very easy and simple.

 

I have a set of wagner rotors and wagner thermo quiet pads sitting in my garage. I need to get this done. Only think I'm not sure if it's needed is any lube for the caliper bolts. I haven't pulled it apart to see how or why lube may be needed.

 

When i did mine, I did not use any lube and have had zero problems. The reason lube is suggested is the caliper slides back and forth on the bolt and it will be totally free if it is lubed. Can be a source of noise. However, I have never had a problem and have never used a lube over many years. If you are going to do the rotors, be sure you have a deep socket for the nut. It is metric, and between 1 1/4 and 1 1/2, I think a 50 something. All I remember is that it is BIG. I had to replace the rotors due to bearing failure. I have the Thermo Quiets and they are great.

 

Shoot, thanks for giving me the fair warning. When I did the front brakes on my old Durango the rotor just came right off once you removed the caliper. I'll have to search for the right size and p ick up the socket.

 

as long as u use high temp lube you shouldnt have any squealing.i always grease the caliper pins.

 

your welcome, it's a size most folks don't have in their box, I know that.

 

Bluejay, is your truck 2wd? Searching around it seems only 2wds need the spindle retaining nut removed. 4wd trucks need to do this.

 

Yes, mine is 2 wheel. I have no idea what you do on 4 wheel.

 

4x4s have sealed bearings, no socket needed. Remove caliper and bracket and rotors come off. Side note stock rotors are a pain to pull off, they are on pretty tight.

 

Thanks Bluejay--I'm at work right now and forgot to check last night. Just wanted to be sure to have the correct tools for when I got home. The last ones I did on the wife's car were allen wrenches, so I figured my luck it would be Torx or something like that!

Thanks again for the quick reply.

 

I'll be sure to make sure I drag my BFH out of the toolbox.