How to Replace the Rotor in a Dodge Intrepid

Rotors, also known as brake discs, are the disc that your brake pads press up against to slow your car down when you hit the brakes. If they become warped or worn down over time, then it's necessary to replace them. The installation is the same across all model years and is easy enough to do in your own garage with the right tools and a little know-how.

Instructions

1

Buy rotors for your Dodge Intrepid at your local auto parts store or online. Replace all of the rotors at once, or at least replace the front or rear pair at the same time for safe braking performance. This might also be a good time to install new brake pads.

2

Raise your Dodge Intrepid using jacks and jack stands and be sure to block the wheels to keep the car from rolling while you work. Remove the lug nuts, tire and wheel assembly at set aside.

3

Remove the two bolts that hold the caliper adapter to the knuckle with a socket wrench or air ratchet. You may need to retract the caliper piston into its bore using a c-clamp to get enough clearance to slide the caliper off of the rotor.

4

Use mechanic's wire to suspend the caliper and attached brake hose out of the way while you change the rotor. Avoid disconnecting the brake line or you must then add brake fluid and bleed the brake line.

5

Pull off the old rotor and clean the hub and nearby surfaces with a damp cloth. Slide the new rotor into place and tighten the retaining screws. Replace the caliper adapter and brake line and then tighten the two mounting bolts to 85 foot pounds (115 Nm) with a torque wrench or air ratchet with an appropriate adapter.

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Put the wheel assembly and tire back on and then repeat this process for each additional rotor. Then, lower the vehicle and tighten the tire lug nuts to 110 foot pounds (150 Nm). Pump the brakes and then road test your Intrepid to make sure that the installation was successful.