2005 Chrysler Town and Country Rear Brakes Replacement

[@jessyoungquest]

now, to go ot in 18º weather and do this in the snowy/icy driveway---shoulda done it yesterday when it was 29º, but the forecast was for 30+ today-- hmmph---thanks for the vid!!

[@shaggynathanincolo]

What are the safe points to jack and place jack stands? We have a lot of rust along the beam where the emergency jack (factory jack) goes. I found the arrows on the bottom frame and planned to lift there and then place jackstand where the factory jack would lift the vehicle. Good idea?

[@macmilleur4165]

No my friend find the frame under the vehicle and use that to jack it up instead.

[@elmerwilliams7]

What are the small brakes inside the rear rotor

[@EJ-zn6eo]

That's your emergency brake, which is a drum brake design. Normally does not require any maintenance when changing the rear brake pads.

[@vmdsdk4992]

Great except the point of bleeding brakes is not about resetting the brake pressure. As already commented, fingers in reservoir is bad idea and pumping brake pedal all the way is also not so good for master cylinder. However, the purpose of bleeding brakes is to run new fluid through the lines and caliper/drum cylinder (depending on brake type). Bleeding also removes air bubbles- another cause of brake squeal or soft brake pedal. You have to remember, auto brakes are not a looped hydraulic system so the fluid near the caliper/drum cylinder is always the exact same fluid every time you use your brakes. That fluid is getting very hot and brakes down. Always bleed your brakes.

[@josevasquez8063]

Thank you, I appreciate your video. U are a great mechanic.

[@vmdsdk4992]

A great mechanic would not tell you to not bleeding your brakes

[@pahrumpkahuna]

I like this. Short to the point. I do agree about the finger in the brake fluid. Yes not a good idea. But all else is groovy...Thanks

[@johnlavender242]

Not a good idea to stick your finger into the brake fluid reservoir. Good way to contaminate the fluid. When you pump the brake pedal, it’s a good idea to only go half way down as you are pushing it past the point it normally goes. This could damage the seal in the master cylinder.

[@nelsonserranojr4218]

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