2001 Chrysler Town and Country parking brakes

Tiny
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  • 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
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How to replace parking brakes pads
Friday, April 10th, 2009 AT 9:29 PM

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Tiny
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Best left to a professional.

Do you have rear disc or drum brakes? What makes you think there's a problem with the parking brake?
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Sunday, April 12th, 2009 AT 1:27 AM
Tiny
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I have disk brakes with parking brake inside.
Last week, when pushing parking brake I heard a bizarre sound (crackeling) and after releasing the brakes, the ABS light turn on and I have an intermitent noise while driving.
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Sunday, April 12th, 2009 AT 8:10 AM
Tiny
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I would suspect you don't need new parking brake shoes. They usually last the life of the car unless the linings rust off.

If a cable is sticking, the shoes might not be fully retracted. You could be hearing them contact the rotating drum. If the red "Brake" light is on while moving, the anti-lock system will be disabled and the yellow warning light will be turned on.

There's a toothed tone ring and a sensor by each rear wheel, but my guess is the parking brake did not damage any ABS parts.

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Monday, April 13th, 2009 AT 3:10 AM

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