We bought a Town and Country Touring in 2008 with about 13k miles on it. Over the past year our van has been experiencing a strong jolt when it shifts into a lower gear. It's specifically happens when the car is cold and is going down hill. We've taken it in to the dealership for the problems, but they say they can't find a problem. The jolt is so strong that if your not expecting it you get startled. I was curious if anyone else has had this happen to their vans? If so what was the solution? Thanks Christy

 

Go to another dealer.....I believe you

 

Does anyone know if the braking systems on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country Touring minivan are faulty? We are going on the 3rd set of pads and rotars for this vehicle and I'm getting a bit frustrated. This doesn't seem cost effective at all since we don't drive like Nascar drivers do, and we don't do any kind of hill climbing or descending. The dealership has no recalls or hasn't heard of any problems....Thanks Christy

 

Faulty? 2008 and 2009 front brakes have been a hot topic on several forums months. Chrysler issued TSB 05-006-08 way back in Dec, 2008 to replace the front rotors and pads. That was superseded by TSB 05-003-10 dated ??? 2010. As I recall I think they've even extended the warranty on them and you can get reimbursed for previous repairs. Contact a competent dealer for details. Your dealership is either clueless or worse.

Poked around a little more and found this: http://www.autosafety.org/sites/defa...xtension_0.pdf

And this appears to be TSB 05-003-10

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 05-006-08, DATED DECEMBER
09, 2008, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE
REVISION.
SUBJECT:
Brake Front Pad Lining Life
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing new brake linings and replacing both brake rotors as
required.
MODELS:
2008 (RT) Town & Country/Grand Caravan
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with brake sales code BRE and/or
BRG only.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Front brake pads may exhibit lining life complaints.
DIAGNOSIS:
1. Remove both front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to the service information outlined
in DealerCONNECT>TechCONNECT>Service Information tab>22 - Tires and
Wheels>Removal
2. Using a Brake Lining Thickness Gauge or Brake Pad/Shoe Gauge, measure brake
pad thickness.
3. Perform the repair procedure if the brake pad usable material measured at its thinnest
point measures 4mm (0.1575 inches) or less.
4. If the brake pad assemblies do not require replacement, reassemble the vehicle. Refer
to the service information outlined in DealerCONNECT>TechCONNECT>Service
Information tab>22 - Tires and Wheels>Installation.
NUMBER: 05-003-10
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: August 12, 2010
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
AR (1) CNM2X250AA Front Brake Pad Kit - Fixed Brake Pedal (Sales Code
XA8)
AR (1) V1013152AB Front Brake Pad Kit - Power Adjustable Brake Pedal
(Sales Code XAP or XAM)
1 CNM2X252AA Front Brake Rotor Kit (Contains 2 Rotors)
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the front brake pads. Refer to the service information outlined in
DealerCONNECT>TechCONNECT>Service Information tab>05 - Brakes> 05 -
Brakes, Base, Brake>Hydraulic/Mechanical>PADS, Brake, Front>Removal.
2. Remove any clips retaining the brake rotor to the wheel mounting studs.
3. Slide the brake rotor off the hub and bearing.
4. Clean the hub face to remove any dirt or corrosion where the rotor mounts.
5. Perform Step 2 through 4 on the opposite side of the vehicle.
6. Install brake rotors (p/n CNM2X252AA) over the studs on the hub and bearing on both
sides of the vehicle.
NOTE: Rotor replacement is recommended when switching to this type brake pad.
Standard brake service procedures apply thereafter.
7. Install new pads (p/n CNM2X250AA - Fixed Brake Pedal or p/n V1013152AB -
Adjustable Brake Pedal). Refer to the service information outlined in
DealerCONNECT>TechCONNECT>Service Information tab>05 - Brakes> 05 -
Brakes, Base, Brake>Hydraulic/Mechanical>PADS, Brake, Front>Installation. __________________