How to Replace Rear Disc Brakes in a Plymouth Voyager

The Plymouth Voyager, like many vehicles, always has disc brakes in the front of the vehicle. However, the rear braking system is either disc or drum brakes. If your Voyager has disc brakes in the rear, read further to learn how to replace them in a couple of hours or less.

Instructions

1

Drain half of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir. Use a suction gun or syringe to siphon out the brake fluid. Empty it into an approved sealed container and discard of it properly.

2

Lift the vehicle from the ground with a car jack. Use jack stands to support it on all sides to keep it from tipping. Keep kids away while replacing the rear disc brakes to prevent any accidents.

3

Loosen the lug nuts of the wheel assemblies with a torque wrench. Remove the wheels and set them aside, face up, to prevent damage.

4

Disconnect and remove the brake caliper assembly. Secure the caliper to the frame of the voyager with mechanical wire, but be sure to not hang it from the brake hose as the weight may cause the hose to break.

5

Retreat the caliper piston into the bore with a C-clamp. Protect the piston by placing a wood block between it and the C-clamp. Remove the C-clamp after you fully compress the piston.

6

Remove the inboard and outboard brake pads. Install the new inboard brake pads, making sure they sit against the piston. Slide the outboard brake pads onto the caliper assembly and install it in place.

7

Replace the wheel assemblies on the Voyager. Torque the lug nuts to 95 feet/pounds and then lower the vehicle to the ground. Pump the brakes to seat the pistons after you replace the brakes.