replacing the brake pads does it matter what side you put the indicator pad on in or out side?

2008 DODGE CARAVAN

145,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

HAYDEN PORTER

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When replacing the brake pads does it matter what side you put the indicator pad on in or out side? I went to replace my parents brakes and on one side the indicator was on the outer on the other the indicator was on the inner.

Jul 18, 2019 at 9:45 PM

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DANNY L

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You must always put the pad with the indicator on the inside. The inner brake pads wear faster so they will always have to have the indicator. Here is a tutorial showing what is involved on how to change front brake pads and brake rotors.

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

I've attached picture steps below on how to change the front brake pads and rotors on your Dodge van. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Mar 1, 2021 at 10:20 AM