Does anybody have information about the replcement, and/or wear distances of the brake pads on an '04 Liberty? My liberty. Has about 48,000 miles, the last 3500 of which it has been driven quite hard. I do not know if it is on its first or second set of pads, my mom drove it for the first 45000 miles. I can look it up. Anyway, the padshave been squealing, easecually when cold, for quite a long time and now I am starting to notice decreased braking performance, which is scary. It can stop, but the pedal seems to go down further, easier than usual and I have to brake harder an harder to match the braking force that I am used to. I'm hoping that the deteriorating pedal feel is related to worn brake pads? Any info, even agreeance, would be appreciated.

Has anybody repaces their own pads? Us it easy like it should be? Do rotors typically have to be replaced with pads? (i know I should inspect them when I am replacing pads). Hiw are the calipers formatted? (do you have to beed brakes after/is it hard? Thanks.

Note: I have a liberty with 4-wheel disc brakes (early ones didn't?), and ABS (if it makes a difference, it shouldn't). I am pretty mechanically capable, and have done brake jobs on my dad's chevy pickup, among a few other vechicles, but am unfamiliar with the Libby's setup. Any info before it get it on jack stands(long weekend in 4days) would be appreciated. Once again, thanks.

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'04 Liberty Ltd. 3.7 42RLE
Black/Tan - 48K
-Loaded less Sunroof
-Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO tires
-Self-Installed OEM tow hooks
-Self-Installed AMSOIL all fluids
-Self-Installed BAZOOKA 6", 100W Bass Tube
-Self-Installed SilverStar ULTRA main headlights

For Sale... $15k?

changing brake pads is easier than typing in coherent english.

you should do fine

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2003 Liberty Freedom Edition
1988 Suzuki Samurai

If you have changed brake pads on any thing before you should be fine esp. if you have 4 days! Some body must have been hard on them though if they are worn out!

Tom

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03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

New brake pads should never be put on old rotors. Always have the rotor's turned or replaced when you swap the brakes out

If you are hearing grinding noises - get the brakes looked at before someone gets seriously hurt

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02 Liberty Limited
Silver Outside & Taupe Inside
Heated Seats, Sunroof & Infinity speakers
USA Spec I-Pod adaptor, Mopar Sub, Garmin GPS
Tow Package, Select-Trac
Rock Rails, Tow Hooks

Really? why's that?

I just helped my buddy change his brakes this weekend and yes it's a very simple job. Just make sure it's something you stay on top of. He let his go a bit to long and they couldn't even turn his rotors because there wasn't enough left. He got to buy new rotors, needless to say $200 later we finally got his brakes back up and running. It can be a very simple and cheap job if you stay on top of it and do it when it needs to be done!

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-Gavin
2006 4x4 Sport ~ Dark Khaki
2.5" Rockfather II
Tow Hooks ~ HH Rear Hitch
Hella 500's

gwip Design

The old rotor has grooves and wear patterns in it that will reduce the contact patch of the new pads. Imagine a flat plane that rubs against a ribbed [grooved] plane. These small changes can lead to longer stopping times and weaker feeling brakes. These wear patterns also lead to longer break in periods for your new pads because the entire surface of the brake pad is not going to wear evently from the start.

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02 Liberty Limited
Silver Outside & Taupe Inside
Heated Seats, Sunroof & Infinity speakers
USA Spec I-Pod adaptor, Mopar Sub, Garmin GPS
Tow Package, Select-Trac
Rock Rails, Tow Hooks