How To Replace Rear Brakes 98-04 Dodge Intrepid
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 100 min · Dodge Intrepid
Replace rear pads and rotors on a 1998–2004 Dodge Intrepid, retracting the parking-brake shoes if they prevent rotor removal. Use exact vehicle torque specifications and verify firm pedal feel before driving.
Tools you will need
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
- 19mm socket
- 10mm socket
- Brake spoon
- Torque wrench
Parts and supplies
- Rear brake pads
- Rear brake rotors
Steps
Lift and remove the wheel
Loosen lug nuts with the car on the ground, raise the rear at approved points, and secure it on jack stands. Remove the wheel and organize the fasteners.
Remove the caliper and pads
Press the pads back slightly, remove the caliper bolts, and support the caliper so its hose carries no weight. Unclip and remove the old pads.
Free the rotor and install new parts
If the parking brake holds the rotor, remove the backing-plate plug and retract the shoes with the adjuster. Fit the new rotor, set slight even shoe contact, then reinstall pads and caliper to specification.
Refit and test the brakes
Tighten wheel nuts in a star pattern to specification. Pump the pedal until firm, check parking-brake release, and perform a cautious low-speed brake check before normal driving.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.