If your Chrysler Sebring is shaking and shuddering to a stop more often than not, chances are that's it's time for new rotors. Rotors, also known as brake discs, only need to be to replaced if they become warped or worn down and can't be resurfaced. Luckily, the process for changing them is fairly easy and you can do it in your own garage.
Drain half of the brake fluid from the master cylinder. Raise your Sebring using a jack and jack stands to properly support your car.
Block the wheels that you aren't working on to keep the car from rolling while you work. Remove the first tire and wheel assembly.
Unfasten and pull out the caliper mounting bolts. Next, tighten a c-clamp onto the caliper to retract the piston into the caliper bore. This should allow you to pivot the caliper off of the brake disc.
Remove the c-clamp and then suspend the caliper and attached brake line using wire or something similar to keep it out of the way. Just don't let the caliper get connected from the brake hose while you work. Pull off the old rotor and set it aside. Clean the area with a damp cloth to remove any corrosion.
Install the new rotor onto the wheel mounting studs. Use the c-clamp again to retract the piston to get the caliper and brake line back into place on the rotor. Tighten the caliper mounting bolts with a torque wrench to 65 ft. lbs. (88 Nm).
Put the wheel assembly and tire back together and then repeat this process for each rotor. Then lower your Chrysler Sebring, tighten and torque the lug nuts, and refill the master cylinder with new brake fluid.
Pump the brake until the pedal is firm and then road test your Sebring to make sure that the installation was successful.
