1999 Dodge Caravan

Tiny
TAXLADY
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  • 1999 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 141,000 MILES
When installing brake pads do you have to "bleed" the brakes on this make model and year of automobile?
Thursday, October 1st, 2009 AT 11:16 AM

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Tiny
JEEPFAN
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When installing brake pads on the front rotors only do one side at a time do not compress one caliper while the other side is off when youve finished installing new pads put the wheels back on and (BEFORE PUTTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION PUMP THE BRAKES) now put key in and start vehicle hold the brake and put in reverse let off brake allow vehicle to back a few feet and apply brake.
If the brake feels good and does not have excessive travel then thres no need to bleed remember to check and make sure brake fluid is at proper level.
If you feel bleeding is needed begin with pass. Rear then drver rear then pass. Front then drivers front
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Sunday, February 21st, 2021 AT 4:17 PM
Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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No need for any brake bleeding after the replacement of the pads and rotor s

bleeding only needed if the hydraulic system was open to air
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Sunday, February 21st, 2021 AT 4:17 PM

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