How to Remove Calipers From a Dodge Avenger

If the caliper on your Dodge Avenger is damaged or malfunctioning, you can save time and money by replacing it yourself. As with most hydraulic components, most repair stations would recommend replacing the calipers on both front wheels. While this is only a recommendation, it can save you additional time, since bleeding the brake system is going to be necessary whether you replace one or both of the calipers.

Instructions

1

Remove half of the brake fluid from the master cylinder using the syringe or turkey baster and discard the fluid. Replace the cover.

2

Remove the front hubcaps and loosen the lug nuts on the Avenger using the lug wrench.

3

Lift and support the front of the Avenger using the floor jack and jack stands.

4

Remove the nuts and wheel.

5

Place a large C-clamp over the caliper housing. Position the top of the clamp over the inboard caliper housing and the bottom of the clamp onto the outboard pad. Tighten the C-clamp slowly to compress the caliper piston into the bore of the caliper.

6

Crimp the brake hose to the caliper with the brake hose crimper.

7

Place a drain bucket beneath the caliper and remove the banjo bolt from the caliper using a hand wrench. The hose will leak slightly, so reposition the drain bucket to catch the drips if necessary.

8

Remove the two caliper bolts using a hand wrench. Remove the caliper.

9

Replace the caliper by reversing the procedure. Bleed the caliper once you've finished by having someone pump the brake pedal four to five times, and hold the pedal while you loosen the bleeder screw on the caliper until the brake fluid is clear and no air is being purged from the caliper.

10

Refill the master cylinder; do not allow it to run dry during the bleeding sequence. Replace the cap to the master cylinder before pumping the brake pedal. Torque the front lug nuts to 100 foot pounds when the Avenger is back on the ground.