How To Replace Rear Brake Rotors and Pads – Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-2018)

What Is Needed?
Replacing the rear brake pads on your JK is an easy task but, does require a decent amount of tools. The tools and materials you will need are:
Brake Rotors
Brake Pads
Jack
Jack Stands
Torque Wrench
Pry Bar
Brake Adjustor Tool
15mm Wrench
18mm Wrench and Socket
13mm Wrench and Socket
Ratchets
Extensions
Needle Nose Pliers
Clamp
Scrap Wood
Wire Wheel / Wire Brush
Red Thread Locker
Anti-Seize
Brake and Caliper Grease
Penetrating Oil
Brake Cleaner
Rags
Oil Pan
How To Guide
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Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton Aluminum Floor Jack

We've been using this jack for many years and it's still going strong.

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Amazon Basics Steel Jack Stands (3 Ton)
$28.69

We have since replaced these stands but I had no issues with them.

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Harbor Freight Steel Jack Stands (3 Ton)

All the jack stands in the shop have been replaced with this model. We love the locking pin.

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Craftsman 3/8" Drive Torque Wrench (20-100 ft-lbs.)
$54.98

I have the older model. We always try to torque bolts down to spec when possible.

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Gearwrench Drum Brake Adjusting Tool
$6.39

A simple tool but, a better option than using a screwdriver to adjust drum brakes.

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Loctite Threadlocker Red 271 (0.2 oz.)
$6.90

When the service manual calls for thread locker. Use it!

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Permatex Nickel Anti-Seize (0.5 oz.)
$5.55

For the times you want to be able to remove hardware in the future.

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Blaster Penetrating Oil (11 oz.)
$13.36

We use this penetrating oil all the time to remove corroded hardware.

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CRC Brakleen Brake Parts Cleaner
$5.98

Used to remove wax, oil and grease from parts.

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Scott Shop Towels (4 pcs.)
$13.49

Can't even explain how valuable these are with any job.

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FloTool Oil Drain Pan
$8.49

Open drain pans have a large openings which can help keep spilled oil to a minimum.

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