Repairing 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan Brake Pads and Rotors

User-Contributed Guide

User-Contributed Guide

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  • Author: aelegg
  • Difficulty: Moderate
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This guide shows how easy it is for someone with little skills to easily change brake pads & rotors in a Minivan. 2 bolts, and all by hand afterwards.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Brake Pads and Rotors  ¶ 

  • It's a good idea to leave some weight on the tire as you start loosening the lug nuts; if they're tight, the car itself is holding the tire still for you.

  • Make sure you have a jack supporting most of the weight before you attempt to remove the lug nuts. If you take them all the way off with the tire fully supporting the car you will have "issues".

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  • After jacking up the car PLACE JACK STAND(S) under the car for safety, THEN take off the wheel.

  • Take a 13/16" socket and take off the bolt holding the entire caliper assembly to the car.

  • Take the 13/16" socket and remove the lower bolt holding the caliper assembly to the vehicle.

    • When reassembling the torque for these bolts is 126 ft lb.

  • Be ready when the two bolts are backed out enough, as the caliper will be free to fall. The bolts don't have to come out all the way for the caliper to be free.

  • You MUST not allow the brake line to be overstressed. Have a milk crate and wood ready to hold it up.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Don't have your work light RIGHT up against the flimsy plastic of the splash-shroud. I was back and forth from the house for tools. Came out to a burning smell. VERY funny. When THIS is the worst thing that happens in your automotive project, you're doing OK.

  • A little souvenir from the incident.

  • And a little evidence left on the car.

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