1998 Chrysler Town & Country Suspension Noise & Brake Repair -Fixing it Forward

Here's another installment of Fixing it Forward. In this episode we solve a nagging suspension noise and also repair the rear brakes. It appears the right rear wheel didn't have the parking brake connected. I investigate to find out why and make the repair.

If you're looking for a video on Chrysler/Dodge drum brakes, this is the video for you. As an added bonus, I also replace the front brakes in this video. The rotors had gotten rusty and we decided to replace them with a new set of pads.

We're getting closer to returning the van to Barbara with each video.

Camera: Brian Kast

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Related videos. (Fixing it Forward)

Introducing Fixing it Forward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfBnTwpEBu0

1998 Chrysler Town & Country Diagnosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKl6wuvXx60

1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission & Radiator Replacement (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra8rnVutsGM

1998 Chrysler Town & Country Rear Window Repair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUlx41w7L1E

1998 Chrysler Town & Country AC Repair (Part 1) & Headlight Restoration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKQGpmVwkbc

Related Videos

Finding Noises: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mpNRJ7m-c8

Finding Suspension Noises: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scFbb43fwqk

How To Replace Drum Brakes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCpCkun2qxA

Disc Brake Replacement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAviOGXzEUk

Useful articles.

Engine overheat: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-do-when-your-engine-overheats

No start problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-no-start-problems

Idle issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-idle-problems

Performance issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-performance-issues

Diagnosing Noises: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/diagnosing-noises-in-your-car

Diagnosing Vibrations: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/determining-the-causes-of-vehicle-vibrations

Electrical Problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-electrical-problems

Brake Issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-brake-problems

Transmission issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-transmission-problems

HVAC problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-hvac-problems

Buying a Used Car: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-look-for-in-a-used-car-purchase

Leaks: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-leaks

MPG: http://ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-the-causes-of-poor-mpg

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