Front brakes the shop and they said it would cost about $500.00

Hi,

Replacing front brake pads and rotors isn't too hard to do. Since they usually last around 25,000 miles, you can get lifetime parts and never have to pay for parts again.

Let's get started. First, here is a link that shows in general how it's done. You can use this as a guide when working on your vehicle:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle. The pics below correlate with the directions.

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2007 Chrysler 300 V6-2.7L VIN R
Removal
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Pad Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Pads - Front Brake Removal
REMOVAL
REMOVAL

NOTE: Refer to Warning and Cautions.

1. Raise and support vehicle.

NOTE: Perform steps 2 through 6 on each side of the vehicle.

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2. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).

NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between shoes and rotor to easily remove caliper from knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before guide pin bolts are removed by grasping rear of caliper and pulling outward working with guide pins, thus retracting piston. Never push on piston directly as it may get damaged.

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3. Remove Lower caliper guide pin bolt. To do so, hold the guide pin (3) stationary while turning bolt (1).

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4. Rotate caliper upward (1), exposing brake pads (2 and 5). Use care not to overextend brake hose when doing this or damage may occur.
5. Remove inboard (2) and outboard (5) brake pads from caliper adapter (4).
6. If necessary, remove anti-rattle clips (3) from upper and lower abutments of adapter (4).

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Install

2007 Chrysler 300 V6-2.7L VIN R
Installation
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Pad Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Pads - Front Brake Installation
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

NOTE: Perform steps 1 through 7 on each side of the vehicle.

1. Completely retract caliper piston(s) back into bore(s) of caliper. To do so:
a. Remove fluid reservoir cap.
b. Use hand pressure or a C-clamp may be used to retract piston, first placing a wood block over piston(s) before installing C-clamp to avoid damaging piston(s).
c. Install fluid reservoir cap.

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2. If removed, attach anti-rattle clips (3) to upper and lower abutments of adapter (4).
3. Install NEW inboard (2) and outboard (5) brake pads on caliper adapter (4). NEW Inboard and outboard pads are interchangeable.
4. Push caliper guide pins into caliper adapter to clear caliper mounting bosses when installing.
5. Rotate caliper downward, aligning upper mounting boss with lower guide pin.

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6. Install Upper caliper guide pin bolt (1). While holding guide pin (3) stationary tighten bolt to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).

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7. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.) (Police - 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.)).
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Pump brake pedal several times to set pads to caliper and brake rotor.

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10. Check and adjust brake fluid level in reservoir (1).

CAUTION: When NEW brake pads have been installed, keep in mind that braking effectiveness might be somewhat reduced during the first brake applications following installation.

11. Road test vehicle making several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake shoes.

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Rotor Replacement

2007 Chrysler 300 V6-2.7L VIN R
Front
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Rotor/Disc Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Rotor Installation Front
FRONT
FRONT

NOTE: Inspect brake pads before installation.

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1. Clean hub face (1) to remove any dirt or corrosion where rotor mounts.
2. Install brake rotor (2) over studs on hub and bearing.

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3. AWD - Install disc brake caliper and adapter assembly (2) over brake rotor.
4. AWD - Install mounting bolts (1) securing caliper adapter (2) to knuckle (3). Tighten bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).

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5. RWD - Install disc brake caliper and adapter assembly (3) over brake rotor.
6. RWD - Install mounting bolts (2) securing caliper adapter (3) to knuckle (1). Tighten bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).

7. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.) (Police - 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.)).
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.

10. Check and adjust brake fluid level in reservoir (1) as necessary.

CAUTION: If NEW brake rotors or pads have been installed, keep in mind that braking effectiveness might be somewhat reduced during the first brake applications following installation.

11. Road test vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake shoes.

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I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe