It takes a 7mm hex.
You first remove the caliper, then the caliper mounting bracket. Then the rotor is free.
Remove brake caliper and then caliper mounting frame . Rotor is now free.
Remove brake caliper and caliper frame. Rotors are now free.
You remove the brake caliper, at this point, the rotor will come off.
Remove brake caliper then caliper mounting frame, held to knuckle by 2 bolts lower down.
a brake caliper tool (really)
Remove wheels Re-install 2 lug nuts to hold rotor in place' Disconnect flexible brake line Remove 2 caliper mounting bolts Slide caliper off rotor
To remove the front brake caliper from a 2005 Dodge Caravan, you typically use a 13mm or 15mm socket wrench to unscrew the caliper mounting bolts. A ratchet and extension may be helpful for better reach. Make sure to also have a brake caliper tool or a C-clamp on hand to retract the caliper piston if necessary. Always ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported before starting the repair.
You replace them. It's quite simple and involves only removing the brake caliper and caliper mounting.
You have to remove the brake caliper before you can remove the brake pads. I recommend you use a piece of wire and tie the caliper up to the spring to hold it. Now that the rotor is out of the way, you can remove them by sliding them out.
Wheels removed..........remove the 2 bolts holding the caliper to the steering knuckle...........remove the pads! Using a c clamp or similar, press the piston back into the caliper. install new pads, and reinstall caliper. Be sure to pump the brake pedal before test driving.
you have to remove the caliper to access the brake pads