2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front Brake Pad Replacement

[KHorikawa]

OK, a quick one. First of all this is for an '01 4wd Cummins, After the front wheel is removed, which bolts are to be removed in order to change out the pads. It appears that there are two sets of bolts, one set would take a small allen wrench and they have a boot on them and the other set are larger and the bolt heads have a "star" configuration, which a 16mm whrench fits around just fine. So which set will do the trick and also if you happen to know the correct wrench's to use that would be great aswell.



Thanks

 

[cumminspwr01]

The bolts with the 16mm heads are the ones that hold the caliper to the bracket so you will need to take them off. Sorry I can't remember exactly what the smaller ones where for but you dont have to take them all the way out.

 

[RDLeader]

I just did this last weekend

The torx size on my 02 4x4 was a T-45. Just unbolt and the calipers come out.



Roman

 

[KHorikawa]

Ok now I am confused again. The first guy says it is the bolts with the 16mm head on them and you say it is the torx bolts with the rubber boots. I appreciate the help just want to do things correctly the first time.

Originally posted by RDLeader

The torx size on my 02 4x4 was a T-45. Just unbolt and the calipers come out.



Roman

 

[CumminsPuller]

On my 99' its the Torx bolts... ... .....



Just my $. 02



Jason

 

[RDLeader]

KHorikawa

There should be (5) bolts total. First, the (2) 16mm bolts that hold the caliper assembly onto the rotor. Loosen these and the caliper assembly falls down. Disconnect the brake line (3) and the caliper can now be taken out completely. The caliper asssembly is two parts. The piston unit and the brake pad unit. These two are held together by two (4&5) T45 torx bolts. Hope this helps.



Roman

 

[jtisdale]

Two T-45 torx per wheel. The other 16mm size bolts do not need to come off. Remove the two torx bolts and the caliper will slide out of its holder. Remove the pads by sliding them out sideways. You can take the other bolts out, but you dont need to.

 

[Black Cloud]

I put new pads on my 2000 last month for the first time myself. You only have to remove the two T-45 torx bolts on each caliper. I had to hammer the caliper a little to get it to slide out. After that compress the piston with your choice of c- clamps or such, slide the new pads onto their rails, slide the caliper back on, tighten up your bolts and your finished. It took me longer to jack the truck up then to do the brake change.



Good Luck.

 

[cumminspwr01]

Sorry for the confusion I thought you wanted to take them all the way apart.

 

[DLBurns]

I just took mine apart last weekend to inspect the pads and grease the caliper pins and slides.

Take off the brake line at the caliper, 1/2" bolt I believe, then the two T-45 Torx bolts. Take a pry bar or screwdriver and pry out on the EDGE of the outside brake pad. This will give you enough room to pull off the caliper.

The brake pads will now slide right off the metal slides where the anti rattle clips are.

My pads looked like new with 25K on them and the caliper pins were pristine.

I wire wheeled the brake pad ends where they slide on the metal brackets and lubed them with anti sieze, I then re- greased the caliper pins and put everything back together.

Bled the front brakes and put in some new DOT 3.

All set for vacation

Forgot to mention... I also manually adjusted the rear wheel drum brakes via the star wheel.

 

[KHorikawa]

Thanks for the help everyone, I got it done wityh the good ol' t-45 torx bolts and changed the pads in no time flat.