JEP THNG

Changing pads and rotors on the rear of an 08 jk. When I was trying to compress the caliper with a C clamp and the old pad, brake fluid started dripping out. Does this mean my caliper is shot? I released the bleeder to relieve some pressure and still couldn't compress the caliper. I assume this is because I need to replace it? Thanks in advance

ronjenx

Sounds like corrosion has done its thing inside the caliper.

resharp001

Did you take the cap off the reservoir in the engine bay prior to trying to compress it?

AggreX

Sounds like replacement calipers will be needed. Might as well get a fresh set of calipers, brackets, pads and rotors.

Mr.T

As much as possible, avoid letting air bubbles into the brake lines, which might travel up toward the ABS. If the ABS gets a bubble, it takes a high-end scanner to run the ABS bleed sequence. A friend had a slight mushy feeling for over a year after replacing brake lines despite normal bleeding. After we did the ABS bleed sequence the pedal felt perfect. As a side note, last time mine was flushed I used 4 cans of fluid.

tjkamp

If you are going to go stock replacement I would recommend getting a new Mopar caliper, it's only like $30 more through Quadratec or rock auto compared to a reman through the local auto parts store. I bought a reman the first time around, it didn't last a month before it locked up and toasted the pads and the rotor. Replaced it with a Mopar new one, and got new brake lines, been going strong for 2 years.

Rednroll

Yep, new caliper is needed and since you opened the brake line bleeding valve to let out some pressure, you will need to bleed the brake lines since you essentially let air into the system when doing that.

JEP THNG

Thanks for all the great responses. New calipers it is. I will Flush all the lines and replace all the fluid. Thanks all!

EHarris

Side note. I just did pads and rotors again. Why do I struggle putting the pads in the metal clips so much. Why can't I figure out the trick to this yet?

Rednroll

If it makes you feel any better, you're not the only one that struggles. So if there's a trick I'm all ears as well.