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Replying to: oeuser (Feb 05, 2008 8:10 am) I think part of the problem with the brakes on many cars nowdays is the fact they use organic (non asbestos) brake pad material and soft steel in the rotors. I have also heard that Chrysler used essentially the same brakes on the Caravan as was on the Intrepid, Concorde ect, and the vans are too heavy for the smaller brakes. Hopefully that problem is gone on the 2008's with their bigger brakes. |
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Our 2005 T&C had bit of a squeak in the rear brakes, (disk), I bought new pads, put 'em on, took a test drive all was well, got back home and heard a nasty howling. The calipers are not releasing, still grabbing rotor. Got a new caliper, same deal. Put old pads back on (still a lot of life left in them). But the occasional squeak bugs the wife so I need to figure this out. Our the rear E-brakes adjustable at all? I just don't get what's hanging this up. |
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| Hey guys i have a huge problem i had my 2002 grand caravan for about 2 years now and i am having problems with my front disc rotors on the passenger side the tire was getting extremely hot so i took it to my firned and he fixed it for me. Now the problem has moved over to the drivers side and its getting really hot there to.....why is it doing this?? any answers or options would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance. | |
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Replying to: playtime (May 05, 2007 7:16 pm) revol
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Replying to: revol (Jul 19, 2008 4:31 pm) Anyway, did you replace the calipers when you did the brake job or just the pads and rotors? I'd look at a stuck caliper if it's still the old one. You can sometimes extract the piston (compressed air), clean it out and reassemble with new seals without having to buy a replacement. If the calipers are okay I'd check for a bad proportioning valve. Do a Google search for more details. |
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Anyone know what size hex bit to use to remove the front brake caliper on a 2007 town and country? Went to auto parts store and guy sold me a 7/32" one but that is to small. Any help would be appreciated.
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Replying to: revol (Jul 19, 2008 4:31 pm)
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Replying to: srs_49 (Jul 25, 2008 8:37 am) I took it to a dealer...who told me the only thing they could do....is to start changing parts....this I could not beleive!!!! Anyway he suggested the master cylinder first....then the brake booster after that. What you describe that happened to your outback ....is exactly what is happening to me. I guess it was happening ever since I purchased the van......but when I was in the mountains....it was just to much for the brakes. I have to wait until Monday for the master clyinder...I tell you how it goes!!
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Replying to: revol (Jul 26, 2008 4:07 pm) |
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