How to Replace the Rotor in a Chrysler Town & Country

If your Chrysler Town and Country is shuddering and pulsing when you hit the brakes, it's time to replace the rotors. Rotors only need to be replaced if they become warped or worn down and can't be resurfaced, but when you do replace them change all four at once, or at least swap out the front or rear end pair at the same time to maintain safe braking performance.

Instructions

1

Raise your Chrysler Town and Country on jacks and jack stands. Block the wheels you aren't working on to keep your van from rolling while you work. Remove the first tire and wheel assembly.

2

Unfasten the two caliper mounting bolts. Slide the caliper off of the rotor and then hang it from the van undercarriage with wire to keep it out of the way while you work. Be careful to prevent the caliper from disconnecting from the attached brake hose while you change the rotor.

3

Remove any original retainer clips from the wheel mounting studs. Pull the old rotor off the hub and then clean the area around the hub with a damp cloth.

4

Install the new rotor onto the hub. Discard the wire and fasten the caliper and brake line back into position. Tighten and torque the two caliper mounting bolts onto the steering knuckle to 125 foot pounds. (169 Nm) with a torque wrench or air ratchet with an appropriate adapter.

5

Put the wheel assembly and tire back together. Repeat this process for each additional rotor. Then lower your Town and Country and tighten and torque the lug nuts to 100 foot pounds. (135 Nm). Pump the brake pedal until it's firm, and then test drive your Chrysler Town and Country to make sure that the installation was successful.