How to Change Chrysler Sebring Brakes

The Chrysler Sebring may have had different incarnations, but some components, like the brakes, remain essentially the same. The pads on the Sebring's front brake discs need to be changed at a maximum of 60,000 miles, possibly even sooner.

Instructions

1

Siphon brake fluid out of the master cylinder, drawing out the fluid with a clean siphon tube or turkey baster, until its reservoir is no more than half full. The master cylinder is located on the engine near the firewall on the driver's side, near the strut tower. The reservoir you will siphon from is on top of the cylinder.

2

Raise the front end of the car on jack stands and remove the wheels. Place the lug nuts from the wheels onto the wheel studs and tighten them lightly to keep the brake discs in place.

3

Disconnect the brake caliper from its mounting bracket by removing the guide pins with a ratchet wrench. Hang the caliper somewhere away from the brake disc using a strong wire. Don't hang the caliper by its brake hose.

4

Grasp and remove the brake pads, followed by their shims, from inside the mounting bracket. Discard the old pads and clean the shims with brake cleaner. Lubricating the backing plates with a high-temperature grease will also help. Install the new brake pads with the shims.

5

Compress the caliper's pin back into its bore with a C-clamp. This will send extra fluid back into the master cylinder, which is why the siphon was needed. Install the caliper back on the mounting bracket, then lubricate and tighten the guide pins.

6

Replace the wheels on the car after changing the brakes on both sides, then lower the vehicle. Refill the master cylinder with as much fresh fluid as needed.

7

Seat the new brake pads on the disc by pressing on the brake pedal until it feels firm.