OEM Dodge Stratus Brake Pads

Dodge Stratus Brake Pads Parts and Q&A

• Brake Pads, Front
  5016164AA
  Q:

  How to Maintain Your Brake Pads on Dodge Stratus?

  A:

  First, lift the vehicle on either jackstands or a hoist and then remove both the rear wheels and tires. After that, extract the 2 guide pin bolts that secure the caliper to the adapter, turn the top half away from the adapter and lift the caliper off the lower machined surface. Place the caliper behind the rear strut so that the flexible brake hose is not twisted and damaged, then remove the back rotor from the hub/bearing and examine all parking brake shoes and the rotor for damage or extra wear, putting in new shoes if you find damage. Slide the pad out by placing a screwdriver behind the retaining clip on the caliper and turning it to the side. Slightly push the pads into the piston and pull the clip until you can remove the brake pad from the caliper assembly. Look for leaks at the seal of the piston and any damage to the dust boot; if either is found, tear down the caliper to change the seal and boot and replace the piston if it is scored. First, press the caliper piston fully backwards in the bore, smear the adapter edges with Mopar Multipurpose Lubricant, then put the rear rotor in place on the hub. Remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on the brake pad assemblies, then press in the new inboard brake pad to the caliper piston and place the new outboard brake pad over the caliper, confirming the retaining clip is in place. Be careful to lower the caliper and its brake shoes onto the rotor while keeping guide pin bolts, bushings and sleeves away from the adapter bosses and screw in the guide pin bolts using 22 Nm (192 inch lbs.). Put back the wheels and tires on your vehicle, fasten all the shorter mounting stud nuts first, then proceed with the full length nuts, tightening them all up to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.). You should also take off the jackstands, also if using a hoist, lower it, inspect the brake fluid, pump the brake pedal to check its firmness, test-drive the car and brake a few times for the pads to fit.
• Brake Pads, Front
  5018945AA
  Q:

  How to Service Brake Pads on Front Disc Brakes on Dodge Stratus?

  A:

  To deal with the front disc brake shoes, raise the car and take away both front wheel and tire assemblies, first on one side. Take off the rattle spring from around the outboard end of the caliper and adapter, then pull the covers off the caliper guide pin bolts and remove the bolts. Unscrew the caliper from the adapter and rotor, remembering that the outboard shoe will sometimes come off with the adapter and the inboard shoe will be loosened with the caliper. Fasten the caliper with wire or cord to the front strut to keep it from touching the brake fluid hose. After this, unclip the outboard brake shoe from the caliper adapter and move the inboard brake shoe backward until the retaining clip is free. Follow this same method for the flip side of the template. Make sure the piston is all the way back inside the bore for the install. When need be, tear away the protective covering over the noise suppression gasket from the brake shoe assemblies. The P-slot on the piston insulator should be placed looking upward, since brake shoes can be identified as either L or R. Press the retaining clip of the new brake shoe into the piston bore, making sure it is level inside the caliper. Cover the adapter abutments with some Mopar(R) Dielectric grease and insert the new outboard brake shoe with its lining against the Brake Rotor. Place the brake caliper on top of the rotor and adapter, attach the guide pin bolts and tighten them to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.), being sure not to cross-thread them. Cover the guide pin bolts with their caps and fit the new caliper hold down spring onto the outside side of the caliper, stretching the legs so they pass the abutments. Repeat the installation on the opposite side, attach the wheels and tires and tighten the bolts to half of what's required until completing the process by setting the tightening torque to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.). Roll the car down onto the jack stand or ground, press the brake several times to set the shoes in place, see if the brake fluid needs adjusting and finish by testing the car as you drive it.