How to Replace Front Pads on a 2005 Durango

The front brake pads in your Dodge Durango need changing by 80,000 miles. They may need changing sooner, if your truck endures a lot of hard braking. When you change the front pads, be sure to change all of them at the same time. Work on one brake assembly, and then move to the next wheel.

Instructions

Raise the truck's front end, support it on the jack stand and remove both front wheels. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

Wash off the entire brake assembly using an aerosol brake cleaner. Place a drip pan underneath the assembly to catch any residue.

Depress the caliper's piston by using a C-clamp to push it back into its bore. Remove the cap on the brake master cylinder reservoir in the engine before you do this.

Disconnect the brake caliper from the disc by removing its two mounting bolts with a wrench. Use a coat hanger or other strong wire to hang the caliper by the control arm so it does not stretch the brake hose.

Pull the brake pads out of the caliper's mounting bracket, starting with the inner one.

Remove the anti-rattle clips from the mounting bracket. Lubricate them with a multi-purpose grease and install them back into the bracket.

Install the new inner brake pad into the caliper mounting bracket, followed by the outer one. Make sure both pads are fully seated within the bracket.

Place the caliper back into position on the mounting bracket.

Remove the guide pin bushings from the caliper and lubricate them with a high-temperature grease.

Install the bushings and then the caliper mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts.

Connect both wheels and lower the truck. Do this once you've changed the brakes on both wheels.

Press on the brake pedal multiple times. Do this until you the pedal greets you with firm resistance.