[Junior]

While I agree that it's a good idea to flush out the old fluid from the calipers, I don't agree with the distinction between "backyard mechanic" and "technician" - some of the most technically proficient people I know are hobbyists, and most of the worst hacks I've ever come across do it for a living.

Not to derail my own thread, but working in the industry doesn't make you knowledgeable or careful, and doing it yourself doesn't make you inept.

 

[bob1459]

While I agree that it's a good idea to flush out the old fluid from the calipers, I don't agree with the distinction between "backyard mechanic" and "technician" - some of the most technically proficient people I know are hobbyists, and most of the worst hacks I've ever come across do it for a living.

Not to derail my own thread, but working in the industry doesn't make you knowledgeable or careful, and doing it yourself doesn't make you inept.

1. Its not just for removing the old fluid, it’s so you do not possibly ruin your ABS unit.

2. Backyard mechanics' are what they are. If you go to someone who thinks they can do it for cheaper and better at their house, beware.

3. Hobbyists are in a different class. They will always try to do the right thing and do the right thing right. They are also not afraid to ask. Thanks for the clarification Junior.

4. Not all technicians are great or knowledgeable, but since I train techs for a large corporation and don't unusually talk past my skill, I consider myself pretty good at what I do. I do not mean I know everything even though I wish I did. I just like to comment on things that I believe in. I always see brakes being done incorrectly. Yes even at my place. But at least I know they were told how to do it right. So when that Master or ABS unit needs to be replaced, guess who will be at the review?

 

[torred1168]

I need to do my 06 daytona. The issue I am finding is I can't seem to find the read pads for it. I can find the ones for the 6.1 and the v6 charger, but none for the 5.7.
Are the 6.1's rear brakes the same for both?

 

[Stercrazy]

If you search for pads online (or auto stores) most sites ask for the engine size. I did mine today and when shopping for pads everyone asked for the engine size. This thread was a great help and I just kept asking myself.." Is it really this easy?"

 

[torred1168]

Guys, I got my pads today. I am trying to put them on but one of the pistons won't go back in correct. The boot around it is acting like there is air traped in it. It is poking out and I am not able to get it to compress without a lot of the boot sticking out around it. Any ideas on what I can do?
Here is a picture.

 

[SupremeG]

Your picture isn't showing. Which caliper are you trying to do, the front or the rears? Did you remember to take off the cap from the brake fluid reservoir? If its the front calipers, you need to make sure both pistons are going down at the same time.

 

[torred1168]

I am doing the front.
I used the old pad to push them in so they would go in at the same time.

Here is a link to the picture.
HERE

 

[SupremeG]

Picture still isn't showing, you could try photobucket,

 

[torred1168]

I got it. I pulled it back from the piston and I guess that let the air out.
It was a little work to get them back in, but that on and tested.

 

[Hemi 7]

Kudos to you for an excellent write up

 

[robdog2232]

thx for info. subscribed

 

[BIGGJUNIOR]

Help

Me being pressed for time, i didn't do my research before i started my brake job and i pressed in one caliber at a time. Anyways now i have a balloon like effect with the rubber around the caliber. how do i fix this? they are not cracked, but this is causing some pressure, making the fluid leak a bit, i was told that they are fine as long as their not torn......any advise?

 

[Junior]

Me being pressed for time, i didn't do my research before i started my brake job and i pressed in one caliber at a time. Anyways now i have a balloon like effect with the rubber around the caliber. how do i fix this? they are not cracked, but this is causing some pressure, making the fluid leak a bit, i was told that they are fine as long as their not torn......any advise?

Can you post a pic?

I think you're OK as long as the rubber doesn't come between the piston and the brake pad. But if it's actually leaking, that's not a good thing. A pic would help us understand what you're seeing.

 

[BIGGJUNIOR]

Thanks for getting back but i ended up replacing both front calipers complete. It just seemed to make more sense at 80,000 miles.........plus i drive it pretty hard anyway!

 

[dafaic]

Well just changed the wifes brakes on the 2.7 Charger @ 66k miles. I was really concerned after reading this thread. Wife kept saying she felt like she needed new brakes and then I see you guys having to replace them at 30/40/50k miles. She drives in Dallas Traffic 80 miles a day. She is hard on cars and has a lead foot. I can tell you she works that 2.7 out.

Well I pulled the front diferver side and I have to say there must have been atleast 50-75% of the pad left. There is less than a 1/4" difference between the new Monroe Ceramics and these old pads. I decided to replace them anyway since I had already spent the money.

I guess my wife needs to give how to brake lessons if your needing pads before 60k miles. She knows how to drive though. Not many guys get to say they actually taught their wife to drive. She had never driven when we got together in highschool. She drives like me. She dodges pot holes, she stays off the curbs, she watches whats going on. Most woman lolly gag around and just drive and don't pay attention. She also brakes early and gives lead time. One thing I told her last night was about stopping early and rolling some. But again 66k miles with atleast 50% of the pads left.

The rear brakes look identical to the 5.7 which is kinda sad . It's funny they are so similar down to the rear driver side having to be removed due to the brake line routing.

The front on the other hand did not have the dual nut setup holding the calipers in place. Each side had a single 13mm bolt. I took out the bottoms, loosened the top, and flipped it up using a small crow bar and tie it out of the way.

 

[dafaic]

Pictures. New Monroe Ceramic Pad VS Stock Pad with 66k miles on charger. Daily driven by wife through Dallas, TX traffic.

First three of Monroe pad last 2 are factory pads. These are of a front pad.

 

[alrahi101]

Thanks so much

 

[Bigphil]

this write up and the stop squeal thread were very helpful. just replaced my front rotors with the slotted/dimpled, front pads, and rear pads. spent the extra money on the more expensive semi metallic pads from brake performance and WOW. the car does this magical thing when i press the brake pedal, STOPS! and FAST! after the coating on the front rotors wore off a bit they are silent and stop way better then the stock garbage. parking brake once again keeps the car from rolling again which is nice. time to go bed them in without going to jail or a wreckless driving ticket...

 

[AdoptableRaptor]

Well this is getting Favorited for future use thanks for the post

 

[humble rumble]

I have new pads and rotors and they squeal when I slow down. This is annoying when stuck in traffic. what can I do?