If you own a Caravan, you are no doubt concerned with safety. This means you will definitely want to maintain the condition of your Dodge Caravan brakes. In order to do this, it is important to become familiar with the various warning signs that are built in to your Caravan brakes, so that you can diagnose and repair problems before they become serious and your brakes fail.

In general, the warning signs from your brakes will be either sounds or a difference in the feel of the brakes. Any sound coming from your Dodge Caravan brakes should be investigated, since they are designed to work silently.

For example, if your brakes are squeaking or squealing, this usually means your brake pads are worn and must be replaced soon. You can check your brake pads visually by looking through the front of your wheel openings, and they should be replaced when the thickness of the lining is less than a quarter of an inch.

A loud metallic grating sound coming from your Caravan brakes indicates rotor damage, and needs to be addressed immediately. Shuddering brakes, or brakes that pull to one side when you engage them, also typically means bad rotors. If your Dodge Caravan brakes are hard or resistant to pressure, this can indicate a few different problems, such as faulty power boosters, pinched brake lines, or frozen calipers. Low hydraulic brake fluid, usually due to leaks in the brake lines, brake hoses, or master cylinder, is evidenced by a soft brake pedal that sinks to the floor.You will find all the Caravan brakes and brake parts you need in our extensive online catalogue, ready to ship to your door.