On the rear caliper, the slide pin that is closed in, it's frozen. I've been soaking it with croil, but nothing. If I try cutting it with a dremel, what are the chances that I still won't be able to get it out. Any other reccomendations? I've been tightening and loosening a big clamp on it and reapplying the croil every couple of hours for about a day.

Soak part with WD 40 and wait a day and then bang the heck out of it. A good lump hammer will do to loosen it.

The pins are usually frozen due to rust. Do not reuse those calipers. Get rebuilds on line they are CHEAP. 35 years as a mechanic tells me not to reuse. If you need to unfreeze to get them off to replace use lots of penetrating oil a hammer and big drift. pull the rubber boots back and soak them overnight. I have had to cut them off a couple of times.

Brake Pads Removal & Installation Front

To Remove:

1. Drain brake fluid to ½ full level in reservoir.
2. Remove the front wheels.
   
   
3. Remove the front brake caliper assembly.
4. Remove the 2 anti-squeal shims from each of the 2 brake pads.
5. Remove the wear indicator from each of the 2 brake pads.

To Install:
NOTE: When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.

1. Using a large C clamp or equivalent press piston into the caliper.
2. Apply disc brake grease to the inside of each anti-squeal shim.
3. Install the anti-squeal shims on each pad.
4. Install the pad wear indicator clip to the pads.
5. Install the pads with the pad wear indicator plate facing upward.
6. Install the brake caliper with the 2 mounting bolts. Torque the bolts 25 ft-lb (34 Nm).
7. Install the front wheels.
8. Fill the master cylinder with new clean brake fluid.
9. Pump the brake pedal several times to seat the brake pads.

Rear TMC made rear brake components

TMMK made rear brake components

To Remove:

1. Drain the brake fluid to ½ full level in reservoir.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the caliper slide pins.
4. Remove the caliper slide pin bushings (TMMK made) (Kentucky).
5. Remove the rear brake calipers.
6. Remove the 2 brake pads with the anti-squeal shims.
7. Remove the anti-squeal shims and pad wear indicators from brake pads.

To Install:

1. Using a large C clamp or equivalent press the piston into the caliper.
2. Coat both sides of the outer anti-squeal shim with pad grease.
3. Install anti-squeal shims to each pad.
4. Install wear indicators on the 2 brake pads.
5. Install the caliper slide pin bushings (TMMK made) (Kentucky).
6. Install the rear brake caliper with the slide pins. Torque the slide pins as follows:
   • TMC made (Japan): Torque the caliper slide pin 25 ft-lb (34.3 Nm)
   • TMMK made (Kentucky): Torque the caliper slide pin 34 ft-lb (47 Nm)
7. Fill the master cylinder with new clean brake fluid.
8. Pump the brake pedal several times to seat the brake pads.
9. Install the rear wheels.

Brake Rotor Removal & Installation Front To Remove:

1. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the front brake caliper assembly.
3. Remove the front brake pads.
4. Remove the 2 bolts and caliper mounting bracket.
5. Place match marks on the disc and axle hub.
6. Remove the front wheel disc.

To Install:

1. Align the match marks and install the front disc.
2. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket. Torque the bolts 79 ft-lb (107 Nm).
3. Install the brake caliper. Torque the bolts 25 ft-lb (34 Nm).
4. Install new gaskets and connect the brake hose to the caliper with the banjo fitting bolt. Torque the fitting bolt 22 ft-lb (29.4 Nm).
5. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid.
6. Bleed the brake system.
7. Install the front wheel.

Rear To Remove:

1. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the brake caliper assembly.
3. Remove the brake pads.
4. Remove the 2 bolts and the caliper mounting bracket.
5. Place match marks on the disc and axle hub.
6. Remove the rear disc.

To Install:

1. Align the match marks and install the rear disc.
2. Install the rear brake caliper mounting bracket. Torque the bracket bolts as follows:
   • TMC made (Japan): Torque the bracket bolt 46 ft-lb (61.8 Nm)
   • TMMK made (Kentucky): Torque the bracket bolt 34 ft-lb (47 Nm)
3. Install the rear brake caliper with the slide pins. Torque the slide pins as follows:
   • TMC made (Japan): Torque the caliper slide pin 25 ft-lb (34.3 Nm)
   • TMMK made (Kentucky): Torque the caliper slide pin 32 ft-lb (43 Nm)
4. Install new gaskets and connect the brake hose to the caliper with the banjo fitting bolt. Torque the fitting bolt 22 ft-lb (29.4 Nm).
5. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid.
6. Bleed the brake system.
7. Install the rear wheel

I believe that the rear discs are warped or the tires are out of round when braking. More likely, the discs. --- The following are the instructions for replacing the front and rear pads for the front/back rotors. 1999-01 Grand Cherokee Front

1. Drain 2?3 of the brake fluid from the front reservoir. Use the bleeder screw at the front outlet port to drain the fluid. If equipped with anti-lock brakes, relieve the system pressure.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheels.
4. Insert a small prybar through the caliper opening and pry the caliper (using the outboard brake pad) to bottom the pistons in the caliper bore. NOTE: This will back the brake pads off of the rotor surface to facilitate the removal and installation of the caliper assembly.
   
5. Pry the caliper support spring out of the caliper.
6. Remove both caliper slide pin bushing caps and slide pins.
7. Lift the caliper from the anchor.
8. Using a piece of mechanics wire, support the caliper so there is not tension on the brake hose.
9. Remove the brake pads from the caliper. Fig. 2: Installing the inward brake pad on the front caliper pistons - 1999-01 Grand Cherokee
   To install:
   
10. Position the brake pads onto the caliper.
11. Position the caliper into place on the anchor.
12. Coat the caliper slide pins with silicone grease and torque them to 21-30 ft. lbs. (29-41 Nm). Install the slide pin bushing caps.
13. Install the caliper support spring in the top of the caliper under the anchor; then, install the other end into the lower caliper hole. NOTE: Hold the spring in the caliper hole with your thumb while prying the spring end out and under the anchor.
    
14. Fill the master cylinder with fluid and bleed the brake system.
15. Before driving the vehicle, pump the brakes several times to seat the pads.
16. Install the wheels.

Rear

1. Drain 2?3 of the brake fluid from the front reservoir. Use the bleeder screw at the front outlet port to drain the fluid. If equipped with anti-lock brakes, relieve the system pressure.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheels.
4. Insert a small prybar through the caliper opening and pry the caliper (using the outboard brake pad) to bottom the piston in the caliper bore. NOTE: This will back the brake pads off of the rotor surface to facilitate the removal and installation of the caliper assembly.
   
5. Pry the caliper support spring out of the caliper.
6. Remove both caliper slide pin bushing caps and slide pins.
7. Lift the caliper from the anchor.
8. Using a piece of mechanics wire, support the caliper so there is not tension on the brake hose.
9. Remove the brake pads from the caliper. Fig. 3: Installing the inward brake pad on the rear caliper piston - 1999-01 Grand Cherokee
   To install:
   
10. Position the brake pads onto the caliper.
11. Position the caliper into place on the anchor.
12. Coat the caliper slide pins with silicone grease and torque them to 21-30 ft. lbs. (29-41 Nm). Install the slide pin bushing caps.
13. Install the caliper support spring in the top of the caliper under the anchor; then, install the other end into the lower caliper hole. NOTE: Hold the spring in the caliper hole with your thumb while prying the spring end out and under the anchor.
    
14. Fill the master cylinder with fluid and bleed the brake system.
15. Before driving the vehicle, pump the brakes several times to seat the pads.
16. Install the wheels.

Brake Pads Removal & Installation Front To Remove:

1. Remove the front wheels. Front brake caliper (exploded view)
   
   
2. Loosen the caliper bleeder.
3. Hold the slide pin; remove the 2 mounting bolts and remove the brake caliper from the support.
4. Support the caliper.
5. Open the brake bleeder. Press the caliper piston into the bore.
6. Close the bleeder after the piston has reached the bottom of the caliper bore.
7. Remove the brake pads, support plates, wear indicators and anti squeal shims.
8. Remove the slide pins and bushings from the caliper support.

To Install:

1. Lubricate the slide pins and bushings with brake grease.
2. Install the bushing on the slide pin.
3. Install the slide pin on the caliper support.
4. Install the brake pad support plates on the caliper supports.
5. Lubricate the anti squeal shims with brake grease.
6. Install the anti squeal shims on the brake pads.
7. Install the pad wear indicator facing upward and install the pads on the caliper support.
8. Install the caliper on the support.
9. Install the 2 mounting bolts, hold the slide pins and tighten 25 ft-lb (34 Nm).
10. Fill the reservoir and bleed the brakes.
11. Install the front wheels.

Rear To Remove:

1. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Loosen the caliper bleeder. Rear brake caliper (exploded view)
   
   
3. Hold the slide pin; remove the 2 mounting bolts and rear brake caliper assembly from the support.
4. Support the caliper.
5. Open the brake bleeder. Press the caliper piston into the bore.
6. Close the bleeder after the piston has reached the bottom of the caliper bore.
7. Remove the brake pads, support plates, and anti squeal shims.
8. Remove the slide pins from the caliper support.

To Install:

1. Lubricate the slide pins with brake grease.
2. Install the slide pin on the caliper support.
3. Install the brake pad support plates on the caliper supports.
4. Lubricate the anti squeal shims with brake grease.
5. Install the anti squeal shims on the brake pads.
6. Install the rear pads on the caliper support.
7. Install the rear caliper on the support.
8. Install the 2 mounting bolts, hold the slide pins and tighten 25 ft-lb (34 Nm).
9. Fill the reservoir and bleed the brakes.
10. Install the front wheels.

1. To retract the caliper piston into the caliper bore use a spanner type wrench to turn the piston. You can also rent the correct tool from a local parts store or you may use a pair of channel lock pliers and apply slight pressure with a C clamp. You must be very careful not to damage rubber boot or piston. Turn the piston clockwise until it bottoms out fully in the caliper.
2. Align the cutouts in the caliper piston to the alignment pins on the back of the brake pads.

Watch this quick video for help. http://www.professionalfleet.com/videos/view/10-replace-rear-disc-brakes

The pins are suppose to move. I wouldn't try the heat and a big hammer, LOL. But you can move the little rubber covers back and spray some WD-40 on the pins, where they go into the the caliper carrier, let it soak in, try to work the pins loose, clean, lube and reinstall. Lots of WD-40.

206-04: Rear Disc Brake 2000 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Disc Removal

1. NOTE: When removing the rear brake disc (2C026) in this procedure it is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic lines.
   Remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552). For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.
2. Disconnect the brake hose.
3. Remove bolt.
4. Disconnect the rear wheel brake hose (2A442).
5. Remove the copper washers and plug the brake hose.

1. CAUTION: Do not remove the guide pins or guide pin boots unless a problem is suspected. The guide pins are meant to be sealed for life and are not repairable. Use Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A (Motorcraft WA-10) or an equivalent silicone compound meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A for re-lubing the caliper slide pins. Other greases can swell the guide pin boots, resulting in contamination and accelerated corrosion or wear of the caliper slide pin mechanism.
   Remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552).
   1. Remove the brake caliper bolts (2W303).
   1. Lift the rear disc brake caliper off the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate (2C220).

1. Inspect the rear disc brake caliper for leaks.
   • If leaks are found, disassembly is required. Refer to Caliper in this section.

1. NOTE: If the rear brake disc binds on the rear parking brake shoe and linings, remove the adjustment hole access plug and contract the parking brake shoe and lining.
   Remove the rear brake disc.

1. CAUTION: Use a hub-mount brake lathe if necessary to machine the rear brake disc.
   Measure the rear brake disc, and resurface as necessary. Install a new rear brake disc if beyond specification.

The most over looked culpret and is also a good possibility could be a brake hose that is deteriating on the inside of the hose or frozen or un-lubricated slide pins. Not just any old grease will do. You you need caliper grease for the pins. The grease has to be able to withstand the heat and not break down. You don't want to go overboard with the grease either because it will collect brake dust and gum up. A light coat is great. If the caliper is able to be compressed back into the caliper with the bleeder valve broken loose then it's likely you have a bad hose. Replace hose and bleed brake system starting from the right rear brake, then left Rear, right front and finally left front. If it doesn't back off check the slide pins for ware and that they function and are not frozen up. Do you see any wet fluid leaking from the caliper or on the brake pads and rotor? I have a 1 ton Ford Diesel that the Rt Front caliper wasn't backing off until I broke free the bleeder valve and found that it was not the caliper, but the hose was bad, the slide path was all rusted and the slide pins were shot. Replaced for hose, slide pins, wire brushed slide path, and greased slide pins and path with caliper grease. Bought a small bottle of brake fluid to bleed the brakes. Total caost was aprox $25.00. New caliper for my truck would cost me $64.00 plus core charge for the old caliper. I had to change out my calipers in the rear as well so that's how I know the cost saved. If you have those little shiney clips that the pads ride on (top and bottom) you need to pop them off and knock loose any rust, brake dust and dirt and then clean up the clips with a wire brush. What happens is rust (usually) bubbles up under the clip and makes the clip raise up slightly. You can't really see the clip raised up but the tolerance is so close that the pads will actually bind up on the bubble and make it seem like the caliper isn't releasing. Depends on what style you have.

Warped Brake rotor,and frozen brake caliper slide pins Do you feel a pulsation in the brake pedal or the seat when you try to stop?
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