How to Replace Front Brakes 01-06 Dodge Stratus

Difficulty: Intermediate · About 55 min · Dodge Stratus

Replace front brake pads and rotors on a Dodge Stratus, cleaning the rotor and hub and checking pedal response before road use.

Steps

1. Raise and inspect the brakes

   Loosen the lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground, raise and support it securely, then remove the wheel. Inspect pad wear and rotor surfaces before deciding what to replace.

2. Remove the caliper and rotor

   Remove the caliper bolts, compress the piston enough to free it, and support the caliper without stretching its hose. Remove the bracket and slide off the rotor.

3. Install new pads and rotor

   Clean the replacement rotor and hub face. Reinstall the bracket to the vehicle specification, retract the piston slowly, fit the new pads, and refit the caliper.

4. Reinstall the wheel and test

   Install the wheel and torque its fasteners to specification in a star pattern. Pump the brake pedal until firm and confirm braking at low speed in a safe area.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.