For the guys that have done this. How hard is it. I have work on cars and engines before, just never brakes. Is it pretty straight forward? CAn I have one side jacked up and do it then the other side. Or should the whole front end be up? I just don't want to pay a ton for that job if I can do it. How much would a shop cost. I know most shop won't let you bring in your own parts.
Robert

if you have a c-clamps and a big tork bit you can do aset of brakes. i lift my up one side at a time and its worked fine im just too lazy to roll out the other floor jack. 1/2 hour per wheel maybe an hour if you take your time. dont forget antiseize on the wheel studs

Note: missing numbers (steps) are pictures I could not post.

Removal Procedure
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862482/34862791) reservoir.
2. If the fluid level is midway between the maximum - full point, and the minimum allowable level, no fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum - full point, and the minimum allowable level, remove fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Compress the brake caliper (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862012) pistons.



1. Install 2 large C-clamps over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamps until the pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores.
3. Remove the C-clamps from the caliper.
6. Remove the brake caliper (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862012) bolts. Caution: Do not depress the brake pedal with the brake rotors/calipers and/or the brake drums (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862240/34862287) removed. Damage to the brake system may result. If brake system damage occurs and is not repaired, vehicle damage and/or personal injury or death may result.
7. Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862012) Notice in Service Precautions. Remove the caliper from the caliper bracket. Support the caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
8.. Remove the brake pads (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862073) from the caliper bracket.
9. Remove the brake pad (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862073) retainers.
10. Inspect the disc brake hardware.

11. Remove the caliper pin boots (4) from the caliper bracket (3).


Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the caliper bushings, bolts and seals with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
2. Install the caliper pin boots (4) to the caliper bracket (3).

3. Install the brake pad (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862073) retainers to the caliper bracket.
4. Install the brake pads (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862073).
5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Install the caliper to the caliper bracket.
6. Install the brake caliper (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862012) bolts. Tighten the bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) .
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
9. Slowly release the brake pedal.
10. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 6-7 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the caliper pistons and pads.
11. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862482/34862617), if necessary.

Note: missing numbers (steps) are pictures I could not post.

Removal Procedure
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862482/34862791) reservoir.
2. If the fluid level is midway between the maximum - full point, and the minimum allowable level, no fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum - full point, and the minimum allowable level, remove fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Compress the brake caliper (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862012) pistons.



1. Install 2 large C-clamps over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamps until the pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores.
3. Remove the C-clamps from the caliper.
6. Remove the brake caliper (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862012) bolts. Caution: Do not depress the brake pedal with the brake rotors/calipers and/or the brake drums (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862240/34862287) removed. Damage to the brake system may result. If brake system damage occurs and is not repaired, vehicle damage and/or personal injury or death may result.
7. Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862012) Notice in Service Precautions. Remove the caliper from the caliper bracket. Support the caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
8.. Remove the brake pads (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862073) from the caliper bracket.
9. Remove the brake pad (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862073) retainers.
10. Inspect the disc brake hardware.

11. Remove the caliper pin boots (4) from the caliper bracket (3).


Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the caliper bushings, bolts and seals with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
2. Install the caliper pin boots (4) to the caliper bracket (3).

3. Install the brake pad (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862073) retainers to the caliper bracket.
4. Install the brake pads (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862073).
5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Install the caliper to the caliper bracket.
6. Install the brake caliper (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862011/34862012) bolts. Tighten the bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) .
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
9. Slowly release the brake pedal.
10. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 6-7 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the caliper pistons and pads.
11. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14343159~C40208~R0~OD~N/0/108596970/108596971/110536644/110536650/34853741/34861870/34862482/34862617), if necessary.


thank you!

I just did mine the other day. yes you can jack it up one side of the time.read what happened to me.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274010&page=7

when i did my brakes the caliper bolts had some kind of yellow loctite or something on them, hard to get out most of the way but after that, its gravy.

Make sure you have a good T55 driver, 18mm wrench and a deadblow hammer. As stated the rear caliper pins will be very tight -they need the the T55 driver. The rear caliper mounting bracket and front caliper pins have the 18mm bolts - I had to persuade the 18mm wrench with a deadblow hammer to loosen.

You will need more brake grease than the little consumer packages so buy a tube or small jar... I like the Permatex Ceramic grease it holds up to water washout pretty well. Use it on my dirt bikes too.

Make sure you "fit" the pads to the holders so they move properly - see the posting by "heymccall" in this thread:
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=277348&highlight=rotor Follow the instructions completly!

Even the wife said the brakes worked better after I did the "fit and grease" procedure.

Trailwhale