passenger side.maybe some instructions?
2007-08-28 05:46:35 · 3 answers · asked by mihaly s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chrysler
I assume either the seal leaking or is the piston sticking and getting the brake hot enough to fry a steak on. If sticking, it may be the brake hose swelled on the inside that's blocking the return flow of fluid. Pull the wheel, grab the piston side of the caliper and pull toward you and it probably won't budge. Loosen the brake hose on the caliper a bit so that fluid seeps out and then pull again. If the caliper moves, it's the hose, If not, it's probably the piston. It's been a while, but if memory serves me there's a chromed retaining pin that needs to be removed after which you should be able to tilt the caliper and lift it up. If you need to remove the piston, put something under the caliper to catch the fluid and pump the pedal until it pops out. Clean out any rust and dirt from the cylinder and piston and if necessary, sand any rusted areas that are rough. Use a new rubber piston seal, lubricate the cylinder with brake fluid and then cuss while you struggle to insert the piston past the dust seal and into the cylinder. Bleed the system using NEW fluid.
By the way, one brake failing will not leave you without any brakes at all, that's what split systems are for. Should one of the four fail, at least you'll have braking power on two of the other wheels. And both calipers need not be replaced. Replacing brake pads, cleaning the interior of the cylinder on the other side and replacing the fluid, yes but there's no good reason to replace the mate if there's nothing wrong with it.
2007-08-28 08:59:34 · answer #1 · answered by bikinkawboy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Things are not done that way... Both front calipers need to be changed. Driving it leaking is very dangerous---complete brake failure can happen any second. Recommend towing to the brake shop and let the pros repair the Voyager. ..If you are asking us how hard it is you have know idea what has to be done. ..Tow it to the shop...
2007-08-28 07:04:05 · answer #2 · answered by Gerald 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are we replacing the seal, the piston, or the entire caliper?
2007-08-28 06:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋