How to Change the Rear Brake Pads on a Dodge Durango

Brake pads are an important part of your Dodge Durango's braking system. They are the replaceable friction pads that pinch the brake disc or drum when the brakes are applied. You should replace the brake pads before they wear beyond a 1/4 inch, or risk damaging your Durango's brake discs.

Instructions

Park your car on a level surface. Set the parking brake. Place blocks in front of the front tires so the car does not move while you are working on it.

Raise the rear end of your car with your car jack. Remove the rear tire or wheel assembly.

Slide the caliper off of the disc brake and suspend it near the disc brake with a small bungee cord or coat hanger. Suspend the caliper housing so that you do not damage the brake hose.

Remove the inboard and outboard brake pads from the caliper. Also remove the top and bottom anti-rattle springs. Keep track of the springs because they are not interchangeable.

Use a C-clamp to bottom, or align, the piston with the caliper bore. Put a piece of wood or an old brake pad between the clamp and the piston. Remove the clamp and wood or brake pad.

Clean the caliper and the anti-rattle pins. Use brake grease to lubricate the springs.

Install the top and bottom anti-rattle springs. Remember that the springs are not interchangeable.

Place the inboard and outboard pad in the caliper. Replace the caliper on the adapter on the rotor.

Replace the wheel assembly (tire). Lower the car to the ground. Pump the brakes a few times to seat the brakes. Do this before trying to move your car.

Check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder container. Add fluid to the container as needed.