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2004 Dodge CARAVAN Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1006178
Internal NHTSA #	10537280
Manufacurer	Chrysler Group LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	CARAVAN
Model Year	2004
File date	09/07/13
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I replaced the brakes on my 2004 dodge caravan with duralast brakes from auto zone. There is a severe problem with the tolerances on the pads. I have been installing brakes for 50 years. There is a sever defect with these replacement parts. The pads will not allow the caliper to retract the pads wedge against the rotor-disc. They caused a vehicle fire from the extreme heat. I contacted auto zone and installed another set . This time it caused the brake on the opposite side to overheat. I got a third set this time i measured the pads with a vernier caliper accurate to 1/1000 inch and they varied by a 1/10 of an inch which is outrageous. That just accounts for unacceptable measurements and not special or orientational defects which i suspect exist but have no exact pattern to compare. These brakes are an extreme hazard.
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FLORIDA 33917, FL
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2004 Dodge CARAVAN Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Dodge CARAVAN Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects

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