it squeaks when I let off of the brakes

2013 JEEP PATRIOT
70,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ERIC MOORE2
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Only runs forty mph and it squeaks when I let off of the brakes I think I need brakes
Jul 27, 2016 at 12:20 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is a tutorial for you to view on how to change front brake pads and rotors:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

I've attached picture steps below on how to change the front brake pads and brake rotors on your vehicle. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Feb 5, 2021 at 7:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Replacing brakes and rotors isn't too difficult. First, here is a link that explains in general how it's done. You can use this as a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2013 Jeep Truck Patriot 2WD L4-2.0L
Front
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Pad Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Brake Pads - Installation Front
FRONT
INSTALLATION

NOTE:
Perform step #1 through step #5 on each side of the vehicle to complete pad set installation, then proceed to step #6.

NOTE:
Make sure that the audible wear indicators (if equipped) are placed toward the top when the inboard brake pads are installed on each side of the vehicle.


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1. Place the brake pads (4, 5) in the abutment shims (3) clipped into the disc brake caliper adapter bracket (2) as shown. Place the pad with the wear indicator attached on the inboard side (2).

2. Completely retract the caliper piston back into the bore of the caliper.


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CAUTION:
Use care when installing the caliper (4) onto the adapter bracket (1) to avoid damaging the boots.

3. Install the disc brake caliper over the brake pads on the brake caliper adapter bracket.

NOTE:
When installing the caliper guide pin bolts (2, 3) make sure that the one that has a special sleeve on the end is installed in the upper mounting hole.

4. Align the caliper guide pin bolt holes with the adapter bracket. Install the upper (with special sleeve) (2) and lower (3) caliper guide pin bolts. Tighten the guide pin bolts to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).

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5. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) See: Wheels and Tires > Removal and Replacement > Tires And Wheels - Installation. Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

6. Lower the vehicle.


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7. Pump the brake pedal several times before moving the vehicle to set the pads to the brake rotor.

8. Check and adjust the brake fluid level in the reservoir (2) as necessary.

9. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake pads.

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I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
Feb 5, 2021 at 7:54 PM
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