How To Replace Front Brakes 98-04 Dodge Intrepid
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 120 min · Dodge Intrepid
Replace the front brake pads and rotors on a 1998–2004 Dodge Intrepid, inspect pad and rotor wear, and restore pedal pressure before a controlled low-speed test.
Tools you will need
- Large C-Clamp
- Torque Wrench
- Jack Stands
- 19mm Socket
- Anti-Seize Grease
- 10mm Socket
- Ratchet
- Wire Brush
- Floor Jack
- 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar
- Flat Blade Screwdriver
Parts and supplies
- Front brake pads
- Front brake rotors
Steps
- Raise the car and remove the wheel
Loosen the lug nuts while the wheel is on the ground. Lift the front at an approved point, support the car on jack stands, and remove the wheel to inspect the pads and rotor.
- Remove the caliper and rotor
Check pad thickness and rotor condition, then remove the caliper fastener. Retract the piston enough to free the caliper, support it so the hose is not strained, and remove the rotor from the hub.
- Prepare the hub and replacement parts
Clean the hub and bracket contact points with a wire brush. Seat the replacement rotor and make sure its mating surface is clean; apply only a small amount of suitable anti-seize to the hub center if the vehicle procedure allows it.
- Install the pads and caliper
Compress the caliper piston with a C-clamp, protecting its face as it moves. Install the new pads and refit the caliper, tightening the fasteners to the vehicle specification.
- Reinstall the wheel and test braking
Mount the wheel and hand-start the lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and torque the lugs in a star pattern to specification, pump the pedal until firm, and test the brakes slowly in a clear area.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.