Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Kit Front Nakamoto MD790, 5118 - 1ABFS00103

Hearing squeaking noises from the wheels? This may be the wear tabs on the brake shoes saying, "it is time for replacement." Aging brakes can also result in a pulsation from the brake pedal or long stopping distances. Brakes should be inspected every 10,000 miles or any time the tires are removed. They may need frequent replacement such as every 20,000 miles if used in stop and go traffic. Brakes can last longer if the vehicle is used primarily for long highway trips.

Kit specifications:

• Includes 2 front rotors & a front brake pad set
• Fits Driver & Passenger Side Front
• Rotors with 5 lug holes
• Semi-Metallic brake pads
• Direct replacements
• Correct for Teves calipers (used thru production date 5-10-02)
  • See attached picture for caliper reference

For 2002 models you can find the production date of your vehicle on either the outer edge of the driver's front door or on the latch piller that the door closes on.

Note: Jeep used 2 different types of brake calipers on the Grand Cherokee, Akebono, and Teves. This brake pad & rotor kit is only correct for Teves brand calipers. The easy way to tell the difference is if you look at your front and rear calipers and they are different you have the Akebono's in the front. If they all look the same you have the Teves style. This kit is correct for Teves calipers only.

This front brake pad & rotor kit makes a great replacement and has an excellent value over the price of dealer brake pads & rotors.

Premium Positive Molded Brake Pads Features and Benefits:

• The very same manufacturing process the original equipment manufacturers use
• High density friction material for long pad life
• Less resin content virtually eliminates brake fade and glazing
• Reduced dusting for both Ceramic and Semi-metallic materials
• Quality multi-layered shims and pad chamfering provide smooth and quiet braking

Balanced to reduce vibration.

Manufactured from OE Grade G3000 Casting Alloy.

Helps ensure smoother, quieter, and more effective braking.

Item Condition: New

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Lifetime Warranty

This item is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. In the event this item should fail due to manufacturing defects during intended use, we will exchange the part free of charge (excludes shipping charges) for the original purchaser.

Wear and Tear

This item is backed by a warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under its intended use. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear. Please keep your invoice for proof of this warranty.

step : Removing the Wheel (1:19)

• Loosen the lug nut covers with a 19mm socket
• Loosen the lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground
• Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
• Secure the vehicle on jack stands
• Remove the lug nuts
• Pull off the wheel

step : Removing the Brake Pads (1:43)

• Pry the brake pads into the caliper with a flat blade screwdriver to push in the pistons
• Remove 1bolts from the brake caliper with an 11/16 socket
• Pull the caliper aside
• Pry out the pins from the brake pads
• Pry the brake pads off with a flat blade screwdriver
• Unclip the ABS sensor wiring harness
• Remove 3/4 inch bolts from the brake caliper bracket
• Pull off the brake caliper bracket
• Remove the Phillips screws from the rotor
• Pull the rotor off
• If the rotor will not pull off, thread some bolts into the slot on the rotor, and tighten them to loosen the rotor

step : Installing the New Brake Rotor and Brake Pads (5:48)

• Clean off the hub with a wire brush
• Slide the rotor on
• Clean both sides of the rotor with brakes parts cleaner
• Thread on one lug nut to hold the rotor in place
• Put an old pad in the caliper
• Use a large C-clamp and the old pad to push the pistons back
• Apply grease to the caliper slide bolts
• Clean the caliper bracket and brake pad slides with a wire brush
• Put the bracket back into place
• Start the bolts by hand
• Tighten the bolts to 85 foot-pounds of torque
• Apply grease to the brake pad tabs
• Install the new brake pads into the bracket
• Put the caliper on
• Thread bolts by hand
• Secure the caliper slide pin with locking pliers
• Tighten bolts to 20 foot-pounds
• Remove the lug nut

step : Reattaching the Wheel (10:53)

• Slide the wheel into place
• Start the lug nuts by hand
• Tighten the 19mm lug nuts preliminarily
• Lower the vehicle to the ground
• Tighten the lug nuts to 100 foot-pounds in a crossing or star pattern

step : Testing the Brakes (11:18)

• Pump your brakes repeatedly until they feel firm
• Test your brakes at 5 miles per hour and then 10 miles per hour
• Road test the vehicle