How To Install Replace Brake Pads and Rotors Dodge Durango Dakota 97-03 1AAuto.com

[uberjorge5737]

Excellent video

[TheHampdenRaven]

Just wondering if would it be possible to get a T-47 bolt from a hardware store if it needed replaced? Again thanks!

[1aauto]

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[1aauto]

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[showntell]

Hi really informative vid . i have a 2002 durango that needs brake, caliper and drums changed .. what are your recommendation on brands and such.

Thanks in advance!!

[JPridhamProduction]

my bolts are coroded so i cant get the t47 in the hole ???

[1aauto]

@JPridhamProduction If you have a wire brush, you could try to clean them out with that.

[cheerpro1892]

great video

[RollingInc]

I have a problem with my 99 durango. The brake caliper screws are stripped and I can't get them off. What could I do?

[1aauto]

@RollingInc You would need to find a way to possibly clamp them around the outside, maybe a pair of vise grips. If there isn't a way to do this possibly go a size up on the torx bit to see if you can get them to turn. Hope this helps you out.

[jellystar7]

Very informative video but I found my 2004 Dodge Dakota SXT to be totally different. No T47 bolt just 2 hex bolts on the caliper and 2 on the actual bracket that holds the pads on. Also, it appears that you have to take the entire rotor off of the spindle (bearings and all) in order to replace them.

[1aauto]

@jellystar7 Thank you for checking out our auto repair video. That's a different year than the range we had covered on this video. It's always interesting to see what changes bettween year ranges.

[SkiRacer1953]

does a 2007 dodge durango require the same T47 socket ?

[1aauto]

@SkiRacer1953 We currently do not have a brake pad video on that particular year Dodge Durango. It may be the same size Torx as the earlier model.

[phigo4kins]

Hey Nice Video By the way...

So quick question, what if I don't have the "C" Clamp. what else can I use???

A timely response will be greatly appreciated!, :)

[1aauto]

@phigo4kins You could also carefully wedge a large screw driver between the rotor and old brake pad and pry the brake caliper piston shut. A C clamp usually works best though to get the caliper collapsed all of the way.

[drewsmithill6935]

this will help me out so much thank you :-)

[BlGRUDY]

great video reall high quality. above and beyond anything else ive seen on youtube

[1aauto]

@BlGRUDY Thank you for visiting our auto repair channel on YouTube.

[venta234]

is it necessary to change your pads when you are trying new rotors? or you can use the old ones?

[1aauto]

@venta234 We highly recommed changing the pads also, because then may be groved from the old rotors. If they aren't flat they may damage the new rotors.

[venta234]

@1aauto ok thanks a lot!

[Filmaker25]

Can you use something instead of the torqx , something in replace of it like a philips head?

[1aauto]

@Filmaker25 A Philips head would not work. Torx head bolts are the type of bolt with a Torx head on them that the factory used.

[scottytruth]

Great vid! Thanks, even tho it was only thru 2003 Durango, it helped me with my 2004 which is essentially the same except that the T-47 was replaced with a metric 22mm bolt (for those post 2003 owners) on the inside of the caliper (a trip or two to autozone and I eventually figured out the size). Couldn't even get the Haynes book for post 2003. Front is def different with the spring clips, but it's not rocket science if you pay attention to how it comes out. Saved a bunch thx to these vids

[skillzorz101]

an 03 dodge durango's front brake caliper looks completely different than this. it has little metal clips on it, and some kind of brace. you should make a note of that, because this video doesnt help much for that particular truck. thanks though.

[ken3marcus]

I got one caliper and put it on; but it was for the wrong side. So, it wouldn't bleed properly since the bleeder has lower than the banjo bolt. Pretty obvious after the face. For my 99 the caliber bolts were allens. 7mm if I recall.

[mechaniczman64]

Should a new caliper be able to move back and forth a little bit after tourqing the bolts down? Its a 99 durango on the FL side.

[ignigknogt]

you dont have to knock the brakes out if you are just replacing the rotor right? i supposed had new brakes put on by the dealership i just bought my dakota from. its got around 100k miles and the rotors are shot. thanks for the video

[1aauto]

@ignigknogt If the rotors are bad, you should change the pads and the rotors at the same time, so that the old pads do not damage the new rotors.

[ignigknogt]

@1aauto i ended up replacing the rotors, wasnt that bad at all. your heads up for using the t47 was a big time saver. didnt have to go looking for one, already had it. my brakes dont look like the ones in the video at all. not sure why. it created a little hassle due to some kind of flexible bar/pin that was pinching the brake to the rotor. hard to explain.

[littlefloridamike]

I'd highly advise brushing/filing and sanding smooth and lubing the sliding surface of the "big arms" (that you mentioned taking the braking force) as well as the tabs on the brake pads that "slide" on the arms. These Dodge models are NOTORIOUS for front brake lock up that many attribute to the pads catching/hanging up on the rusted/pitted slide areas. Google search on Dakota/Durango front brake lock up. Mine did to the point of massive smoking & cracked rotors. Dodge did a bad design here.

[averybound]

2000 dodge dakota does not use a t47 driver I went out to buy one and it won't fit to big .

[mooseman817]

Is the torque wrench critical, or can i tighten the caliper bolts without one?

[DIG73RD]

Does this video also apply to a '97 dodge ram truck?...Thank You.

[1aauto]

@DIG73RD This video is specific to the Dodge Durango and also the Dakota.

[mss627]

I was just wondering. Does the emergency brake need to be released in order to press the caliper? If so, people who are using floor jacks will need wheel choks won't they?

[1aauto]

@mss627 The emergency brake can activated while doing the front brakes. Use wheel chocks anyway.

[halfchinab0y]

Thank you for posting this tutorial! It was a life-saver and made the job 110% easier.

[1aauto]

@halfchinab0y You're quite welcome. we're adding to our rotor inventory daily.

[engineheadsd70]

You should one for the back brakes as well. Was a little unsure for a bit till I realized the two small bolts are where the Torx should be. The two larger bolts also had to come out for removal of the brake bracket as I had to replace the rotor this time. But all in all this got me going in the right direction.

[MrsMisty81]

Thanks so much!

[228joepr]

Awesome vid, you just save me lots of cash. thanks

[cnick6]

Thanks for the video but I just wanted to let people know that this video doesn't cover the 2003 Durango Sport series. I have front/rear disc brakes and there's a two piece removal process. The brake piston housing uses (2) 10mm bolts. The caliper housing uses (2) 21mm bolts and these are VERY tight. A breaker bar is required to remove these bolts. The caliper needs to be removed only if you plan to replace the brake disc. Also, the brake pads don't use the fastening clips.

[AKW90]

This did help me out. The torx is what I was wondering about.

Thanks a lot.

[engineerdave130]

Thanks so much.  I called for estimates on pad and rotor replacement and it ranged from 315.00 to 460.00. You're video saved me a minimum of 300 bucks!

[DJControllerC]

@engineerdave130 did the quote include parts? You still have to buy a rotor an pads- cost me $85 for one rotor and 4 break pads- 1 yr warranty on rotor, lifetime on pads at autozone(as long as u dont wear to the metal), also u gotta clean that grease off that comes on the new rotor with brake cleaner

[1aauto]

@DJControllerC Check out our rotor and pad kits on 1aauto.com many of our kits cost only a little more than what you paid for had paid for 1 rotor with a couple of pads.