The front pads wore out really fast. We had them replaced in 2006 and they were totally shot after only 20,000 miles. The back drums make a pounding noise when stopping, but only the rotors have been replaced.
Like other posts on this site, the Dodge G Caravan brakes simply wear out too fast. This second set was supposed to be the best
but only got c. 25k. The 3rd set last two weeks, then the rotors had to be replaced along with new pads. Now the 4th set is squealing horribly. The mechanic says he'll replace with different pads on his dime. I also recently bought "dust covers" to keep the pad dust from destroying the wheel covers. Don't know if they will work. I told Dodge a long time ago that this would be the last purchase from us. They could not care less!! Go TOYOTA!!!
28000 miles and now have to get a 4-wheel brake job AND both front rotors have to be replaced. Rear rotors are close to the discard level and will have to be replaced on the next rear brake job (55,000 miles or so on the odometer). Again, Dodge says "this is not uncommon". We generally drive the van in the city, but don't have a trailer and don't generally use the van for anything other than passenger driving. Really frustrating.
- Dave H.,
Seattle, WA, US
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Front brakes needed replacing at only 13,000 miles. Dodge said this was "not out of the ordinary." I found out later from an independent brake specialist that this is a common problem, as Dodge uses car-sized pads. Would have been nice to know before we bought the van....
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I BOUGHT THIS VAN BECAUSE I LOVED MY OLD ONE. HATE STICKING MONEY INTO A VEHICLE I HAVE LITTLE MILEAGE ON.
- Donna V., ROTHSCHILD, WI, US