Change the Front Brakes in a Town & Country Van

Periodic brake replacement on the Chrysler Town & Country is part of the vehicle's regular maintenance work. The frequency of the van's brake replacement depends on the amount of wear and tear on the brakes. If you drive the car occasionally, your brakes will last longer than brakes that are used frequently. You should inspect the pads and rotors as part of your regular maintenance routine.
Procedure:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground and turn off its ignition. Open and secure the the engine compartment hood. Remove one-half of the brake fluid from the master cylinder with the turkey baster. Place the fluid in the drain pan for recycling after the project is complete.
2. Place the wheel chocks behind the rear wheels. Loosen the wheel's lug nuts with the lug wrench. Raise the Town and Country using the automobile jack. Place a jack stand under the vehicle and raise it to the frame. Remove the lug nuts from the wheel using the lug wrench and pull the tire off the car.
3. Loosen the bolts on the brake caliper using a socket and ratchet. Place the back of the brake caliper and the back brake pad between the jaws of the C-clamp. Close the clamp until the caliper piston is seated inside the caliper housing. Remove the brake pads from the caliper and discard them.
4. Place the new brake pads in the caliper. Put the caliper in place on the wheel assembly and tighten the bolts with the socket and ratchet. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 on the other wheel.
5. Place the wheel back on the Town and Country. Tighten the lug nuts with the lug wrench. Remove the jack stand from under the vehicle. Lower the van to the ground with the automobile jack and fully tighten the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
6. Open and secure the van's hood. Add fresh brake fluid to the master cylinder, as needed. Close the vehicle's hood.
7. Sit in the driver's seat and pump the brake pedal several times until it is firm.