How to Replace Front Brakes 08-20 Dodge Grand Caravan
Difficulty: Advanced · About 90 min · Dodge Grand Caravan
Replace the front brake pads and rotors on a 2008–2020 Dodge Grand Caravan by supporting the vehicle, servicing both front sides, and checking pedal firmness before driving.
Tools you will need
- 21mm Socket
- 13mm Socket
- Flat Blade Screwdriver
- Torque Wrench
- Copper Anti-Seize
- 19mm Socket
- Mineral Spirits
- Brake Grease
- Ratchet
- Wire Brush
- 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar
Parts and supplies
- Front brake pads
- Front brake rotors
Steps
Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel
Park on level ground, chock the rear wheels, and loosen the front lug nuts slightly. Raise the front at approved lift points, place jack stands securely, and remove the wheel.
Remove the caliper and pads
Use a flat screwdriver to retract the pads slightly, then remove the caliper guide bolts. Lift the caliper off and support it without straining the brake hose. Remove the pads and bracket fasteners, then lift away the caliper bracket and rotor.
Prepare the hub, rotor, and hardware
Clean rust from the hub face and apply a thin film of anti-seize to the hub contact surface only. Clean the new rotor with brake cleaner or mineral spirits and install it. Clean the caliper slides and pad hardware, then lubricate the approved contact points with brake grease.
Install the new pads and caliper
Reinstall the caliper bracket and tighten its fasteners to the vehicle's specification. Fit the new pads into the bracket and ensure they slide freely. Position the caliper over the pads, reinstall the guide bolts, and tighten them to specification.
Reinstall the wheel and test brakes
Clean the rotor faces, mount the wheel, and start the lug nuts by hand. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lugs in a crossing pattern to the vehicle's specification. Pump the brake pedal until firm before moving, inspect the fluid level, then perform a gentle low-speed brake check in a clear area.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.