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Front Brake pad replacement 2003 Town and Country TC



 
 
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Old December 19th 04, 07:12 PM
Dantanna
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Default Front Brake pad replacement 2003 Town and Country TC

Front Brake pad replacement 2003 Town and Country TC

Done at 34k miles.

Dealer price $89 on special

My cost:

$38 pads
$3.00 brake cleaner
$3.00 antisqeal gel
Time - 2+ hours


Since there is little on the subject I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. I
got some middle of the road Raybestos pads for around $38 for the set. Also
got some brake pad antisqueal sauce and a 6 point 13/16" socket and new 1/2"
ratchet from Sears. The 6 point socket is for removing the 2 bolts at the
rear of the caliper without stripping them.

To hang the calipers use a sturdy wire or coat hanger and make sure it is
very secure - these things are very heavy compared to smaller vehicles.

To get the caliper off of the rotor you will need to carefully wrangle a
c-clamp into the hole on the caliper and bear down on the lip of the inner
pad and the rear of the caliper. It is tough but you only need it to move a
little bit.

Use a screw driver to carefully remove the old pads noting how they fit into
the caliper.

Before cranking down the piston with a C-clamp put the rear pad into
position. After in position use the c-clamp to compress the piston all the
way down.

Next put the outside pad on. It will take some wrestling but you can do it.

Remount on the wheel assembly and you are done.

Don't forget the antisqueal sauce!



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