Hi Folks,

Got a call from my shop today, it's time to replace the REAR pads and rotors. Apparently the rotors are so thin already that they can't machine them down without throwing them out of spec.

Just curious if anybody's done a how-to for the front/rear brakes? I looked, and couldn't find one. I think I'd like to tackle this myself so that I don't have to pay $500 to the stealership... just wanted to make sure there aren't any surprises. How long did it take you? a couple hours?

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2008 Jeep Liberty (KK) Ltd

I've replaced a front caliper and front pads and it didn't take very long. The front is pretty easy with basic hand tools and I'd be willing to bet the rear isn't going to be that hard either. You will have to compress the caliper piston to get the pads in and the easiest way to do it is to open the bleeder valve. If your going to do all 4 brakes then might as well change the fluid too so opening the bleeder valve won't be an issue. Just make sure you bleed the breaks properly before you drive away. If you don't have any equipment to bleed them, which most people don't, just google "how to bleed breaks" and you'll find a bunch of write ups on how to bleed them using yourself and another person.

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Out - 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4
In - 2011 Jeep Liberty Carbon Edition http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3972889/2 ... ed-edition

I would say that on a 3 year old system, change the Fluid as well...

With ABS, I would take some caution to read it all that might be around.
I am sure some has a service manaul around with pages that can be PDF for this...

I have not seen any write ups yet my self.

it has to be easy enough. Just clean the roaters and E-brake system real well.

Pads, I might look at bettter after market pads...

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2008 Liberty Limited 4X4 Command Trac 2
All stock Auto with 235/60/18