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2008 DODGE CARAVAN
100,000 MILES
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PETER6
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i changed front brake pads and went for test drive. first looks good but after two hundred meters car almost stopped. rear brakes very hot front normal temperature what is problem?
Sep 13, 2016 at 9:35 AM
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HMAC300
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was caliper on rears pushed all the way in prior to install of new pads? did you check to see if you have a frozen caliper? were the shims in picture replaced and pads will slide?will calipers slide in bracket?
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Mar 1, 2021 at 10:20 AM
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PETER6
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yes, i checked but i do not understand why rear brakes are initiated? i worked on front brakes.
Mar 1, 2021 at 10:20 AM
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It may be a bleeding issue with ABS. try a power bleeder if that does not straighten it out then have a professional scan for codes for an ABS problem.
Mar 1, 2021 at 10:20 AM