'01 Durango brake Job

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twulfert@gmail.com - 12 Aug 2006 03:20 GMT

I need to replace the front pads and rear shoes on my 4.7/'01/4x4
Durango. Dealer says the rotors are supposed to be repalced as well -
Had them surfaced once and I've got no warpage that I notice while
braking.

I'm not unfamiliar with brakes - I just converted an old '52 M37 with
discs - What I'm looking to determine is if there are any tricks to
removing/repalcing the pads/rotors. Also, how do I determine if the
rotors need repalcing up front.

Thanks. Todd in Placervile, CA.

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wddoge@woh.rr.com - 12 Aug 2006 10:15 GMT

>I need to replace the front pads and rear shoes on my 4.7/'01/4x4
> Durango. Dealer says the rotors are supposed to be repalced as well -
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> Thanks. Todd in Placervile, CA.

Not really any tricks, it's a relativly straight-forward job. You'll need to
mic the rotor thickness when you get them off. Mininum thickness is .889".
If they have been machined once and have some miles on them you'll probably
need to replace them. They are not made with any extra metal in them
anymore.

Denny

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MoParMaN - 12 Aug 2006 13:26 GMT

>>I need to replace the front pads and rear shoes on my 4.7/'01/4x4
>> Durango. Dealer says the rotors are supposed to be repalced as well -
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> Denny

Maybe that's why they warp so easy now. (See Ram 1500 recalls)

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