How do you replace front disc brakes on a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country minivan?

Answer 1

Equipment:

- Pan head screwdriver (to pry off retaining spring)

- vehicle jack (to raise vehicle)

- lug wrench (to remove wheel lug nuts)

- Bit socket hex wrench (7mm)

- 8inch C-clamp

- Brake cleaner

- Brake pads

- Brake fluid (DOT-3) Before starting make sure you have the right sized bit socket hex wrench (7mm). The rear brake calipers are held in place by 2 brake caliper bolts that take a bit socket hex wrench to remove. Loosen the filler cap on the brake master cylinder under the hood. When you get to the part of squeezing the brake calipers, this loosened cap will take off the pressure. Make sure the vehicle is in gear and the parking brake is on. The parking brake will lock the rear wheels. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel and then raise the vehicle and remove the wheel. The calipers will be located at the front of the brake rotor disc. The caliper bolts are located on the back side - one on each side of the caliper. They're covered with a rubber sleeve. Insert the hex wrench and turn - they're tight so be careful. remember: righty tighty lefty loosie. Take the C-clamp, set the base on the backside of the caliper and the bolt part on the outside brake pad surface and use it to gently and slowly squeeze the caliper open. The caliper has a retaining spring - use a screwdriver to gently pry it off. You'll need to put it back. Then raise the calipers and remove the brake pads. The back pad is held by spring that fits into the caliper piston. Spray the calipers with brake cleaner and put in the new pads. Put the calipers back in place - should be able to squeeze the caliper piston by hand if needed to open them up more. Screw in the caliper bolts and tighten. Put the retaining spring back in place - it should jsut "pop" right back on. Put the wheel back on, put on the lug nuts and lower the vehicle - finish up tightening the lug nuts. Check the master cylinder fluid level and top off if necessary. It's a good idea to bleed the brake lines. Done.