Brake adjustment

Tiny
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  • 2013 DODGE CARAVAN
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On my van listed above do the rear brakes self-adjust by driving forward and reverse or applying the emergency brake?
Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 AT 7:13 PM

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Tiny
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They take up the slack gap every time you use the brakes! I believe you can consider that self adjusting.

That is the beauty of disk brakes, less mechanical parts, maintenance is minimal.

They have a guide in there for this too.

https://youtu.be/hPzxdnLJbhc

Let us know how it is going.

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Saturday, February 20th, 2021 AT 12:48 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, the Medic! You answered my question! The rotors and brakes are still like new.
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Saturday, February 20th, 2021 AT 12:48 PM
Tiny
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The trick is keeping them that way!

Riding the brakes/off and on them constantly instead of coasting down to a stop. The cooler they can be, the longer they will last.

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Saturday, February 20th, 2021 AT 12:48 PM
Tiny
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Now the video says about a reset tool if the emergency brake is attached to the back brakes. Can a DIYer do that?
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Saturday, February 20th, 2021 AT 12:48 PM
Tiny
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Yes, about everything is DIY.

The only thing "brake", that is not normally DIY on these modern computer cars would be bleeding the brake system. Some of these require a meter to open up the system so the brakes will bleed. Most little guys will not spend the money for the tool but will take it to a shop.

Thank goodness for forty and seventy one year old Jeeps!

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