Things You'll Need:
- Syringe or suction gun
- Sealed container
- Car jack
- 4 Jack stands
- Torque wrench
- Mechanical wire
- C-clamp
- Brake shoe grease
- Anti-squeal lubricant
- 2 Inboard brake pads
- 2 Outboard brake pads
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Step 1
Drain two-thirds of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir. Use a syringe or suction gun to siphon out the brake fluid. Empty it into an approved container and dispose of it according to your local regulations.
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Step 2
Lift the vehicle off the ground with a car jack. Support the vehicle on all sides with jack stands. Keep children and animals away from the Intrepid when you replace the brakes.
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Step 3
Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel assemblies with a torque wrench. Remove the wheels and set them aside, face up, to prevent damage to them.
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Step 4
Take out the two caliper guide pin bolts and rotate the caliper away from the brake rotor. Lift it up and secure it to the strut with mechanical wire.
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Step 5
Remove the outboard brake pad by prying it over the edge of the caliper and sliding it downward. Compress the piston into the caliper with a large C-clamp. Pull the outboard brake pad away from the piston until the clip is free from the cavity.
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Step 6
Grease the caliper mating surface and the abutment surfaces with a multi-purpose lubricant. Apply an anti-squeal lubricant to the back of the outer backing plate surface of the new brake pads. Install the new brake pads on the caliper assembly and secure it in position over the brake rotor.
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Step 7
Lay the caliper assembly over the brake rotor and insert the guide pin bolts. Torque the bolts to 17 ft. lb. Replace the wheel assemblies and torque the lug nuts to 100 ft. lb. Lower the Intrepid to the ground and pump the brakes to seat the piston after you replace them.
