2004 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY steering

The two different brake calipers use different
devices to control rattling. While the TRW brakes use
spring clips that mount at the ends of the shoes in
the adapters, Continental Teves brakes use a clip on
the rear of the inboard pad to hold it to the piston
and a larger clip on the outside of the caliper, holding
it to the adapter (Fig. 6). All brake caliper adapters mount to the steering
knuckle in the same way using two mounting bolts. The brake rotors are also different depending on
brake system. The TRW front brakes utilize an
inverted-hat style rotor. This rotor is externally
vented meaning the inner most diameter of the brak- ing disc vents to the outboard side (or face) of the
rotor (Fig. 7). The Continental Teves front brakes uti-
lize the familiar internally-vented hat style rotor.
Internally-vented refers to the fact that the inner
most diameter of the braking disc vents to the
inboard side of the rotor (Fig. 7).
CAUTION: Do not mix rotor types on the same vehi-
cle. If brake rotors are mixed, noise and wear prob-
lems can result.
Fig. 4 Front Disc Brake Calipers
1 - CONTINENTAL TEVES CALIPER (66 mm bore)
2 - TRW CALIPER (64 mm bore)
3 - GUIDE PIN BOLT
4 - GUIDE PIN AND BOOT
5 - CALIPER ADAPTER
6 - GUIDE PIN BOLT
7 - GUIDE PIN BUSHING
8 - CALIPER ADAPTER
Fig. 5 Guide Pins And Boots
1 - PINS
2 - BOOTS
Fig. 6 Anti-Rattle Devices On Calipers
1 - CONTINENTAL TEVES CALIPER
2 - TRW CALIPER
3 - ANTI-RATTLE CLIP
4 - ANTI-RATTLE CLIP
Fig. 7 Externally and Internally Vented Rotors
(Cross-Sectional View)
1 - EXTERNAL VENTS (TRW and Continental Teves BR3)
2 - INTERNAL VENTS (Continetal Teves BRE)
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HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL (Continued)

BRAKE PADS/SHOES - FRONT
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
(CONTINENTAL TEVES BRAKES)
(1) Raise the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE). (2) Remove both front wheel and tire assemblies.
(3) Begin on one side of the vehicle.
(4) Remove the anti-rattle clip from the outboard
side of the caliper and adapter. (5) Remove the two caliper guide pin bolts.
(6) Remove caliper from caliper adapter and brake
rotor.
CAUTION: Supporting weight of caliper by the flex-
ible brake fluid hose can damage the hose.
(7) Using wire or cord, hang the caliper from the
front strut assembly (Fig. 11). Support the caliper
firmly to prevent weight of caliper from being sup-
ported by the brake fluid hose.
(8) Remove the outboard brake shoe from the cali-
per adapter. (9) Pull the inboard brake shoe away from the cal-
iper piston until the retaining clip on shoe is free
from the cavity in the caliper piston (Fig. 12). (10) Repeat the above procedure on other side of
the vehicle.
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES (TRW
BRAKES)
(1) Raise the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING in
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE.
NOTE: Perform Step 2 through Step 5 on each side
of the vehicle.
(2) Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
(3) Remove the two brake caliper guide pin bolts
(Fig. 13).
Fig. 11 Stored Front Disc Brake Caliper
1 - STEERING KNUCKLE
2 - BRAKE FLEX HOSE
3 - CALIPER ASSEMBLY
4 - WIRE HANGER
5 - STRUT ASSEMBLY
Fig. 12 Removing Inboard Shoe
1 - INBOARD BRAKE SHOE
2 - HANGER WIRE
3 - CALIPER ASSEMBLY
4 - RETAINING CLIP
5 - PISTON
Fig. 13 Brake Caliper Mounting (Typical)
1 - BRAKE HOSE
2 - ADAPTER MOUNTING BOLTS
3 - BANJO BOLT
4 - CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS
5s - 14 BRAKESRS

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
(CONTINENTAL TEVES BRAKES)
CAUTION: TRW and Continental Teves brake cali-
pers are not interchangeable. Each caliper is specif-
ically designed for the unique brake system. If
calipers are interchanged, improper performance,
noise and increased stopping distance can occur.
(Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL -
DESCRIPTION)
(1) Completely retract the caliper piston back into
piston bore of the caliper. Use a C-clamp to retract
the piston if necessary. Place a wood block over the
piston before installing the C-clamp to avoid damag-
ing the piston.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the brake cali-
per assembly onto the steering knuckle, so that the
seals on the caliper guide pin bushings do not get
damaged by the steering knuckle bosses.
(2) Carefully position the brake caliper and shoes
over the brake rotor and adapter. (3) Install the caliper guide pin bolts and tighten
to a torque of 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.). Extreme caution
should be taken not to cross thread the caliper
guide pin bolts. (4) Install the anti-rattle clip on the outboard side
of the caliper. Start the clip into the holes on the cal-
iper, then stretch the clip legs past the abutments on
the caliper adapter.
CAUTION: When connecting the brake hose to the
caliper, install new brake hose to caliper special
copper washers.
(5) Install the brake hose on the caliper. To do
this, first place one NEW special fitting washer on
each side of the hose fitting, then slide the banjo bolt
through the fitting. Next, thread the banjo bolt into
the threaded port on the rear of the brake caliper.
Tighten the banjo bolt to a torque of 47 N´m (35 ft.
lbs.). (6) Install the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten
the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper sequence
until all nuts are torqued to half specification, then
repeat the tightening sequence to the full specified
torque of 135 N´m (100 ft. lbs.). (7) Lower the vehicle.
(8) Remove the brake pedal depressor (holding)
tool. (9) Bleed the hydraulic brake circuit to the brake
caliper. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE) (10) Road test the vehicle and make several stops
to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to
seat the brake shoe linings.
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
(TRW BRAKES)
CAUTION: TRW and Continental Teves brake cali-
pers are not interchangeable. Each caliper is specif-
ically designed for the unique brake system. If
calipers are interchanged, improper performance,
noise and increased stopping distance can occur.
(Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL -
DESCRIPTION)
(1) Completely retract the caliper piston back into
the bore of the caliper. Use a C-clamp to retract the
piston if necessary. Place a wood block over the pis-
ton before installing the C-clamp to avoid damaging
the piston.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper onto
the disc brake adapter to avoid damaging the boots
on the caliper guide pins.
(2) Install the disc brake caliper over the brake
shoes on the brake caliper adapter. (3) Align the caliper guide pin bolt holes with the
guide pins. Install the caliper guide pin bolts and
tighten them to a torque of 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.) (Fig.
31). (4) Install the banjo bolt connecting the brake hose
to the brake caliper (Fig. 31). Install NEW copper
washers on each side of the hose fitting as the banjo
bolt is guided through the fitting. Thread the banjo
bolt into the caliper and tighten it to a torque of 47
N´m (35 ft. lbs.). (5) Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten
the wheel mounting nuts to a torque of 135 N´m (100
ft. lbs.). (6) Lower the vehicle.
(7) Remove the brake pedal holding tool.
(8) Bleed the caliper as necessary. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES - BASE - STANDARD PROCEDURE). (9) Road test the vehicle and make several stops to
wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to
seat the brake shoes.
DISC BRAKE CALIPER - REAR
REMOVAL - REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER
NOTE: Handling of the rotor and caliper, must be
done in such a way as to avoid damage to the rotor
and scratching or nicking of lining on the brake
shoes.
5s - 26 BRAKESRS
DISC BRAKE CALIPER - FRONT (Continued)

specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to
the full specified torque of 135 N´m (100 ft. lbs.).(8) Lower the vehicle.
(9) Remove the brake pedal depressor (holding)
tool. (10) Bleed the hydraulic brake circuit to the brake
caliper. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE) (11) Road test the vehicle and make several stops
to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to
seat the brake shoe linings.
DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ADAPTER
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ADAPTER
(1) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE) (2) Remove front wheel and tire assembly, disc
brake caliper and brake shoes. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES
- REMOVAL) (3) Remove two bolts fastening adapter to steering
knuckle, then remove disc brake caliper adapter.
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ADAPTER
(1) Place adapter over brake rotor and align
adapter mounting holes to knuckle.
CAUTION: Adapter mounting bolts have a special
Dacromet Tcoating applied to resist corrosion. If
mounting bolts need to be replaced, use only
Mopar Treplacement parts.
(2) Install adapter mounting bolts and tighten to
169 N´m (125 ft. lbs.) torque. (3) Install brake shoes, disc brake caliper and
wheel and tire assembly. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES -
INSTALLATION) (4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Pump the brake pedal several times to set the
pads to the brake rotor. (6) Check and adjust brake fluid level as neces-
sary.
DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE
PINS
REMOVAL - DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PINS
(TRW BRAKES)
(1) Raise the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING in
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE. (2) Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
(3) Remove the two brake caliper guide pin bolts
(Fig. 42).
(4) Remove the disc brake caliper from the disc
brake caliper adapter and hang it out of the way
using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overex-
tend the brake hose when doing this. (5) Remove the guide pins and boots from the
adapter as shown (Fig. 43).
INSTALLATION - DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE
PINS (TRW BRAKES)
(1) Lubricate the guide pins and inside the boots
with the packet supplied with the service kit, Syth-
eso GLK-1 lubricant or equivalent. (2) Install the guide pins and boots in the adapter
as shown (Fig. 43). The boots have grooves built into
their inner lips to fit onto the pins and adapter.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper onto
the disc brake adapter to avoid damaging the boots
on the caliper guide pins.
Fig. 42 Brake Caliper Mounting
1 - BRAKE HOSE
2 - ADAPTER MOUNTING BOLTS
3 - BANJO BOLT
4 - CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS
5s - 30 BRAKESRS
DISC BRAKE CALIPER - REAR (Continued)

Use only brake fluid that was stored in a tightly-
sealed container. DO NOT use petroleum-based fluid because seal
damage will result. Petroleum based fluids would be
items such as engine oil, transmission fluid, power
steering fluid etc.
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE FLUID
The brake fluid used in this vehicle must conform
to DOT 3 specifications (DOT 4 and DOT 4+ are
acceptable) and SAE J1703 standards. No other type
of brake fluid is recommended or approved for usage
in the vehicle brake system. Use only Mopar tBrake
Fluid or equivalent from a tightly sealed container.
CAUTION: Never use reclaimed brake fluid or fluid
from an container which has been left open. An
open container of brake fluid will absorb moisture
from the air and contaminate the fluid.
CAUTION: Never use any type of a petroleum-based
fluid in the brake hydraulic system. Use of such
type fluids will result in seal damage of the vehicle
brake hydraulic system causing a failure of the
vehicle brake system. Petroleum based fluids would
be items such as engine oil, transmission fluid,
power steering fluid, etc.
JUNCTION BLOCK
DESCRIPTION - NON-ABS JUNCTION BLOCK
A junction block is used on vehicles that are not
equipped with antilock brakes (ABS). The junction
block mounts in the same location as the integrated
control unit (ICU) does on vehicles equipped with
ABS. This allows for use of the same brake tube con-
figuration on all vehicles. The junction block is located
on the driver's side of the front suspension cradle/
crossmember below the master cylinder (Fig. 44).
It has six threaded ports to which the brake tubes
connect. Two are for the primary and secondary
brake tubes coming from the master cylinder. The
remaining four are for the chassis brake tubes going
to each brake assembly.
OPERATION - NON-ABS JUNCTION BLOCK
The junction block distributes the brake fluid com-
ing from the master cylinder primary and secondary
ports to the four chassis brake tubes leading to the
brakes at each wheel. Since the junction block
mounts in the same location as the ABS integrated control unit (ICU), it allows for the common use of
brake tubes going to the brakes whether the vehicle
is equipped with or without ABS.
NOTE: Although the brake tubes coming from the
master cylinder to the junction block or ABS ICU
may appear to be the same, they are not. They are
unique to each brake system application.
REMOVAL - NON-ABS JUNCTION BLOCK
(1) Using a brake pedal depressor, move and lock
the brake pedal to a position past its first 1 inch of
travel. This will prevent brake fluid from draining
out of the master cylinder when the brake tubes are
removed from the junction block. (2) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(3) If the vehicle is equipped with speed control,
perform the following: (a) Disconnect the battery positive cable.
(b) Remove the battery (Refer t o 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - REMOVAL). (c) Disconnect the vacuum hose connector at the
tank built into the battery tray. (d) Remove the screw securing the coolant filler
neck to the battery tray. (e) Remove the battery tray (Refer t o 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/TRAY - REMOVAL). (f) Remove the fasteners and move the speed
control servo off to the side, out of the way.
CAUTION: Before removing the brake tubes from
the junction block, the junction block and the brake
tubes must be thoroughly cleaned. This is required
to prevent contamination from entering the brake
hydraulic system. (4) Remove the four chassis brake tubes from the
top of the junction block (Fig. 44). (5) Remove the primary and secondary brake
tubes from the top of the junction block. (6) Remove the bolts attaching the junction block
mounting bracket to the front suspension crossmem-
ber (Fig. 44), then remove the junction block.
INSTALLATION - NON-ABS JUNCTION BLOCK
(1) Install the junction block and mounting bracket
on the front suspension crossmember (Fig. 44).
Install the mounting bolts and tighten to a torque of
28 N´m (250 in. lbs.). (2) Install the primary and secondary brake tubes
from the master cylinder in their ports. Tighten tube
nuts to a torque of 17 N´m (145 in. lbs.). Take care
not to twist tubes when tightening tube nuts.
They must be properly positioned to allow free
movement with rubber isolated suspension
crossmember.
5s - 32 BRAKESRS
FLUID (Continued)

CAUTION: When tightening the primary and sec-
ondary brake tube nuts at master cylinder, be sure
brake tubes do not contact any other components
within the vehicle and that there is slack in the flex-
ible sections of the tubes. This is required due to
the movement between the ABS ICU and the master
cylinder while the vehicle is in motion.(4) Connect primary and secondary brake tubes to
master cylinder primary and secondary ports (Fig.
48). Brake tubes must be held securely when tight-
ened to control orientation of flex section. Tighten
tube nuts to a torque of 17 N´m (145 in. lbs.). (5) Install wiring harness connector to brake fluid
level switch mounted in brake fluid reservoir (Fig.
48). (6) Install battery, clamp and nut.
(7) Install battery shield.
(8) Connect positive battery terminal.
(9) Connect negative battery terminal.
(10) Fill master cylinder with clean, fresh Mopar t
Brake Fluid or equivalent. (11) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of
brakes.
INSTALLATION - RHD
CAUTION: Different types of master cylinders are
used on this vehicle depending on brake options. If
a new master cylinder is being installed, be sure it
is the correct master cylinder for the type of brake
system the vehicle is equipped with.
CAUTION: When replacing the master cylinder on a
vehicle, a NEW vacuum seal MUST be installed on
the master cylinder.
(1) Install a NEW vacuum seal on master cylinder
making sure seal fits squarely in groove of master
cylinder casting. (2) Position master cylinder on studs of power
brake booster, aligning booster push rod with master
cylinder piston. (3) Install the two master cylinder mounting nuts
(Fig. 50). Tighten both mounting nuts to a torque of
25 N´m (225 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: When tightening the primary and sec-
ondary brake tube nuts at master cylinder, be sure
brake tubes do not contact any other components
within the vehicle and that there is slack in the flex-
ible sections of the tubes. This is required due to
the movement between the ABS ICU and the master
cylinder while the vehicle is in motion. (4) Connect primary and secondary brake tubes to
master cylinder primary and secondary ports (Fig.
50). Brake tubes must be held securely when tight-
ened to control orientation of flex section. Tighten
tube nuts to a torque of 17 N´m (145 in. lbs.). (5) Install wiring harness connector to brake fluid
level switch mounted in brake fluid reservoir (Fig.
46). (6) Install battery, clamp and nut.
(7) Install battery shield.
(8) Connect positive battery terminal.
(9) Connect negative battery terminal.
(10) Fill master cylinder with clean, fresh Mopar t
Brake Fluid or equivalent. (11) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of
brakes.
PEDALS - ADJUSTABLE
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, review all Steering Col-
umn and Airbag Warnings and Cautions. (Refer to
19 - STEERING/COLUMN - WARNING)(Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - WARNING)
(1) Move driver's seat to full rearward position.
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable from battery
post and isolate. (3) Remove throttle cable from throttle body lever.
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE - REMOVAL) (4) Remove screws securing lower steering column
cover/knee blocker, then remove it (Fig. 53). (5) Disconnect parking brake release link at
release handle. (6) Compress tabs on sides of data link diagnostic
connector and remove it from knee blocker reinforce-
ment plate. (7) Remove screws securing knee blocker reinforce-
ment plate in place, then remove reinforcement plate
(Fig. 53). (8) Remove hood release from lower left reinforce-
ment. (9) Remove screws securing instrument panel
lower left reinforcement in place, then remove rein-
forcement (Fig. 54). (10) Remove brake lamp switch. Discard original
switch; it must not be reused. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE
LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL) (11) Remove upper and lower steering column
shrouds. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/
LOWER SHROUD - REMOVAL)
5s - 38 BRAKESRS
MASTER CYLINDER (Continued)

(12) Disconnect wiring harness connectors (as
equipped) from clockspring, multi-function switch,
SKIM module, ignition switch and BTSI solenoid. (13) If equipped, disconnect PRNDL cable from
shift lever and column bracket (Fig. 55). (14) Disconnect shift cable at shift lever mecha-
nism pin (Fig. 55). (15) Remove pinch side clip, then remove shift
cable from bracket on column. (16) Place front wheels in STRAIGHT-AHEAD
position, then secure steering wheel to column in this
position using appropriate retaining method. (17) Remove pinch bolt securing column coupling
to intermediate shaft (Fig. 56).
(18) Loosen two lower steering column mounting
nuts. (19) Remove two upper steering column mounting
nuts. (20) Remove steering column assembly.
(21) Remove dash seal silencer shell over steering
column intermediate shaft (Fig. 57).
Fig. 53 Lower Steering Column Cover And Reinforcement
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - REINFORCEMENT PLATE
3 - LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER/KNEE BLOCKER
Fig. 54 Instrument Panel Lower Left Reinforcement
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER REINFORCEMENT
2 - STEERING WHEEL
3 - LOWER LEFT REINFORCEMENT
Fig. 55 Shift Cable At Steering Column
1 - SHIFT LEVER MECHANISM
2 - SHIFT CABLE
3 - BRACKET
4 - PRNDL CABLE (IF EQUIPPED)
5 - STEERING COLUMN
Fig. 56 Pinch Bolt
1 - PINCH BOLT
2 - STEERING COLUMN
RS BRAKES5s-39
PEDALS - ADJUSTABLE (Continued)

(22) Remove two nuts securing brake lamp switch
bracket to pedal assembly. Remove bracket. (23) Disconnect wiring connector connecting vehi-
cle wiring harness connector to pedal wiring harness
(Fig. 58).
(24) Unfasten routing clips retaining vehicle wir-
ing harness to pedal wiring harness (Fig. 58). (25) Remove power brake booster input rod from
brake pedal pin by performing following: (a) Position small screwdriver between center
tang on retaining clip and brake pedal pin (Fig.
59). (b) Rotate screwdriver, moving retaining clip
center tang enough to allow it to pass over end of
brake pedal pin, then slide retaining clip off brake
pedal pin. (c) Discard retaining clip. Retaining clip must
not be reused. Install NEW retaining clip
when assembling. (d) Slide booster input rod off pedal pin.
(26) Disconnect pedal adjuster cable at brake
pedal adjustment gear box (Fig. 60). (27) Remove pedal adjuster cable from routing loop
on steering column bracket (Fig. 60), then pull gear
box end of cable upward, out of steering column
bracket, and down right side of pedals assembly. (28) Remove four nuts attaching power brake
booster and pedals assembly to dash panel (Fig. 61). (29) Remove two upper mounting bolts attaching
pedals assembly to steering column support bracket
on dash. (30) Disconnect throttle cable retainer at accelera-
tor pedal, then remove cable from pedal. (31) Remove adjustable pedals assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install adjustable pedals assembly under
instrument panel. (2) Attach throttle cable to accelerator pedal using
cable retainer.
Fig. 57 Intermediate Shaft Dash Seal And Silencer Shell
1 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
2 - DASH SEAL
3 - SILENCER SHELL
Fig. 58 Wiring Harness Connection
1 - VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS
2 - WIRING CONNECTOR
3 - ROUTING LOOP
Fig. 59 Input Rod Brake Pedal Retaining ClipRemoval
1 - BRAKE PEDAL
2 - INPUT ROD
3 - SCREWDRIVER
4 - RETAINING CLIP
5 - BRAKE PEDAL PIN
5s - 40 BRAKESRS
PEDALS - ADJUSTABLE (Continued)