2002 Dodge Durango Brake pads or shoes?

2002 DODGE DURANGO
85,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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What is the difference between brake pads and brake shoes and where are each located? Also, what is the difference between turning a rotor and resurfacing a rotor and how do I tell when the rotor needs to be turned, resurfaced, or replaced? Sorry for all the questions in one post.

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Shane
Aug 23, 2008 at 8:55 PM
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Hi Shane, The difference between a pad and a shoe is that a pad is flat and the shoe is crescent shaped. See diagrams below. The Pads are located on the front of almost all vehicles. Shoes are located on the back of almost all vehicles. I say almost because some very old vehicles had shoes front and back and newer vehicle have depending on make and model have either pads or shoe on the back. In order to determin if the drums or rotors can be resurfaced/turned you will need the specs on minimum thickness and you will need special tools to take measurements. And as long as they can be turned/resurfaced and still be within specs your good to go.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/188069_02durangopads_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/188069_02durangoshoes_1.jpg

Aug 23, 2008 at 9:58 PM