It's 2022 and I'm changing hubs, rotors, and brake pads on a 2008 Silverado. This is the first truck I've owned. I appreciated the video and ordered parts from you because of it.
its my 1st time changing my brakes & i must say this video was very on point & easy to understand/follow. thank you for saving me a load of time & money. i will always check here 1st before going to the mechanic
Thanks for the post. I got a quote for 769.00 dollars, bought the rotors , breaks, grease and cleaner for less than 300 and did it myself. You guys rock
Thanks for the video! I purchased a rotor/brake pad kit for my truck from you guys because of this video. Thanks for taking the time to put these videos together, it's saved me several hundred dollars from this job alone. Please keep them coming!
Fantastic video. Never did brakes before in my life, and using just this video, did mine without issue in only about 1.5 hours. Also you guys showed me how to clean my throttle body. You've certainly earned my business in the future. *This sounds like a paid advertisement, sorry about that.* I didn't even buy my parts from these guys, but thanks to this video, I'll likely do so in the future so they are encouraged to keep making this kind of stuff.
+Lee Mims Thanks for watching. We carry all kinds of great auto repair parts on our website for many different types of vehicles. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the lower 48 states. Here's a link to our site, if anyone would like to see what we have to offer. Have a great day www.1aauto.com/?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Saved me $200 plus. Found out the mechanics I went to lied about my front brakes and rotors needing replacing. My gut was telling me something so I decided to look at them at home myself after their "free" inspection. Found this vid,got the tools,followed the instructions and discovered I didn't even need to buy pads or rotors but will from 1A when I do as a thanks. Watch out for those "free" inspections. It's more then likely their intention is to feel "free" to screw you.
+Warbird Phoenix Thanks for sharing! We're glad to know how this video helped you out and you were able to save lots of time & money. Thank you for your support!
Conflicting info between this video and the TRQ video changing the same parts. This video says caliper bracket bolts torqued to 100 ft/lbs, trq says 130 ft/lbs. This video says caliper slide bolts torqued to 50 ft/lbs, trq says 30 ft/lbs. This video says lug nuts torqued to 110 ft/lbs, trq says 140 ft/lbs.
I always make the mistake of doing it before I watch your videos. Then I think "there has to be an easier way" and sure enough, I watch your video and it makes it twice as easy. Like greasing the ends of the brake pads. Really helps.
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Great step by step video, love that you included the torque specs, along with tricks on how to get off rotor. Used 2 m10 bolts still had to show it a little love with a hammer on the rotor but broke free easy with the pressure on them.
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That torx bolt holding the rotor is a nice little touch,saves you from using a lug to hold the rotor during install! thank you for the great video,a buddy of mine has a 2012 Silverado and I'm doing the brakes on it real soon and i wanted to get a list of tools ill be needing so i wont be wasting any time,been awhile since Ive done a Silverado, did a 79 Alfa a couple of weeks ago,talk about some weird brakes!! lol
It is worth while mentioning a couple of tips. The brake rotor torx screw can be a sucker. Ratchet with a T30 as shown in the video is not the best idea , because it is easy to strip the screw if the screw is seized , and that is a huge headache to drill out the screw. Not sure why they have these screws in the 1st place. The best way is using an manual impact drive , easy to use and is the right way. Also for someone who has never replaced brakes before , please note after you have finished replacing brakes , please don NOT start and engage into gear , before engaging into drive or reverse , while the vehicle is in park ( and started) please pump the brake pedal a few time so that the hydraulics build proper braking pressure.
I don’t think they want us to know this, but jack companies secretly installed a pipe for breaking bolts. The handles are most likely 2 pieces so you take off the end and use it as a breaker pipe.
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Thanks for the informative video! Even though you posted this video a few years ago, it's still very much what I was looking for, easy to follow along with step-by-step instructions that were easily understood! Thanks for posting a useful video! Have a great day!
Open the bleeder valve before pushing the caliper piston in. Then the dirt fluid squirts out instead of being forced back up into the system, and the piston pushes back easier. Top off brake fluid afterwards.
2 things to suggest, 1- press the caliper piston in before removing the old rotor, this way you dont take the chance of damaging or having to clean the new rotor if you were to install it first. 2- I didnt notice any mention of removing the brake reservoir cap before pressing in the caliper piston. I always remove the cap before pressing it in. And only top it off after both sides are done, this way there shouldnt be a mess from over flowing the reservoir
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What "other brake problems" could deep grooves or uneven wear indicate? Great video BTW. This is my go-to channel. Has saved me thousands of dollars over the years.
Just did mine. Discovered that some bone head must've lost the upper caliper slide bolt and replaced it with one that was an extra 1/2 inch. Get this, they used 2 "extended" lock washers to make up the difference. Both boots on that side were shredded and popped out. It's not like it's even easy to remove them in the 1st place. Thank God I already planned on replacing the slide pins and boots and had the parts.
I've sued these videos a lot and they've saved me a lot fo $. Just one point in this video: It doesn't look like the T30 torque screw mentioned at 3:23 was replaced.
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They are always bitching about something aren't they? I'm 48 years old and have been working on cars since i was 10,i have probably done over 200 brake jobs in my lifetime,i have never torqued anything in that department but i guess i have a torque wrench in my head,lol,one of the few things I'm anal about torquing are head bolts, anything in the rear end,automatic transmission parts like valve bodies and things of that nature,of those 200 and over brake jobs Ive done i have never had a single complaint, EVER. no wheels fell off,no caliper flew off, never ever,if you have a nice shiny torque wrench handy by all means,torque away but if you dont have one around, dont worry about it,as long as your brakes are nice and tight they will stay that way. after awhile you develop a feel for these things,on the other hand there are some that have issues with tightening the hell out of things,those kind of people do need a torque wrench mandatory.
Thanks for providing the torque specs and cleanup details. One thing though: you slightly over-torqued the bracket bolts because of the way you used the torque wrench: You went past the click on both bolts. Turn a torque wrench in a slow and steady manner, stopping *AT* the click, do not go beyond.
Thank you for this video. It is well done. I appreciate the good camera work as well as the fast forward. You have given a lot of good information in a short period of time.
I really love how they make these videos. Step by step . Can you guys just close up a little more at what the screws look like and what was taken off other than that very good
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Helpful but some of us have to work in the yard and it's not that simple, question how many sets of brake pads does Chevrolet have for 2007 Silverado 4by4 5.3 why so many different ones?
You forgot to reinstall the T-30 torx screw holding the rotor on. Although not necessary since the lug nuts will do the same. Still a very good instructional video.
+gupp22 The small screws are usually not reinstalled. Many aftermarket rotors will not even have holes for them. They are mostly used to retain the rotor when the vehicle is going down the assembly line. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Great video. You mentioned putting grease on the ends of the brake pads. Other people talk about putting grease on the backside of the pads. Which is better and why do people do each? Thanks again for the video.
I found out it wasn't necessarily required,used the long thick handle of my wire brush but an old brake pad or small steel plate will do and simply use the large clamp against them to push the pistons back in.
+Charles ONeill It would depend if the rotors are in good shape still. Typically you need to remove the rotors to install new pads so it's a good idea to change them while they are off. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
You guys are awesome! I am a newbie at turning wrenches so i was kinda afraid to attempt but this really helped me but I do have one question. My 08 avalanche LTZ 4x4 didnt have the torque screw in them was that normal? I just got this truck used. I order them repair manual and I'm waiting to see if it was there. After I buttoned everything up and did a test drive everything seemed normal with more stopping power and no crazy noises
+Kevin Aragón Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
I wish you had stressed to put the correct pad on each side. I ended up putting 2 outer pads on one side, put the tire back on then went to replace the other side. Only then did I realize there were 2 different pads for each side. I had to put the tire back on, drop the truck, remove the tire from the other side, lift the truck then remove the caliper again and take off the wrong pad. Ugh and it's 100 degrees in Phoenix today and I'm directly in the sun. An hour job took me a lot longer.
+Ethan Evans You shouldn't really need to. It will probably just make it harder to remove them next time you do the job. Get it tightened up to the torque spec and you should be good to go! Thanks for checking out our videos! 1aauto.com?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393
Is there anything that needs to be done for the ABS? When I start up my '13 Avalanche the Brake warning light goes on, and the StabiliTrac and Traction Control indicator shows OFF. Wondering why. I replaced mine last night, but they seem locked as the rotor won't spin freely so I am going to disassemble and check the clips and pads again for freedom. Are the clips inside/outside or right left specific? They looked identical so I didn't pay much attention to that, but I did have to "persuade" the driver inside pad into the clip so thinking that may be the root of my problem.
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I just change brakes and rotors 9 months ago and my brakes are getting squeaky. 2 questions Is that normal amount of time for brakes to wear on my daily driver 07 silverado? If i change just the pads will i have trouble again? The rotors look fine. No deep grooves etc.
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Great video guys!! Gave me a good baseline for what I needed to do the front brakes on my 2010 Avalanche. A breaker bar for leverage is a must when taking the bolts out for the caliper mounting bracket. Those bolts are so damn tight.
+Michael Long Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them: www.1aauto.com/brake-pad-and-rotor-kit-front-nakamoto-md1367%2c-55097/i/1abfs01659?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&O-iCG-DSRY
I have an 08 Silverado. What are the pad spreading finger clips and non? I have the JL4 with drum rear, 13 inch disc fronts. Makes choosing pads difficult.
+joshb2087 No, that's not an essential part. Oftentimes replacement rotors don't come with the spot for that screw. It's there to make it easier to hold the rotor in place when working with the calipers off. You could just use a lug nut to hold it on instead. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393
I was really about to ask about that until I saw this! Even tho it’s common sense to screw it back just makes you feel sure when you see exactly what goes down
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Thank you for your video!! Quick questions, did you remove the lid for the brane fluid when you pushed back the pistons with the C-clamp? And when you pump the brakes, is that with the vehicle on or off?
Bolts are sized by the thread, not the head. You are saying that the bolt size for the calipers are 19MM and 18MM. Obviously you are referring to the size socket that is needed to fit on the head of that bolt. But when you say that you may need a 10MM bolt for the rotor removal, is it an actual 10MM bolt? Or is it a bolt that requires a 10MM socket? Big difference. I would guess that a 10MM socket would fit maybe a 6MM bolt.
+Craig Smith Here's a link to the brake rotor and pad kits that we carry for your vehicle and also a video that will show you how to make the repair. Hope this helps you out.
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+dave boggan Hi Dave, Yes this should also be the same procedure on a 2013 Avalanche. Here is a link to the brake rotor and pad kit that is shown in this video. It also fits the 2013 1500 Avalanche. Hope this helps you out www.1aauto.com/brake-pad-and-rotor-kit-front-nakamoto-md1367%2c-55097/i/1abfs01659?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&O-iCG-DSRY
Thanks for the info, good video. My only comment is you should give more specifics with respect to the thread pitch of M10 bolts. Is it M10-1.50 or M10-1.25?
I couldn't get the caliper bracket bolts to come loose on mine. Even even heated it up with a torch and used a breaker bar and pipe. Was worried about snapping the head off the bolt.
The 2500 HD is different. The bolts on this one that take 19mm are not on the 2500. There is only a rubber boot cover on the back. How do I remove the caliper and not the bracket?
I tired to get the torque screw out but I stripped it how can I get it out now and I went to my closet auto parts and they don't have the torque screws where could I get them ???
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It's 2022 and I'm changing hubs, rotors, and brake pads on a 2008 Silverado. This is the first truck I've owned. I appreciated the video and ordered parts from you because of it.
its my 1st time changing my brakes & i must say this video was very on point & easy to understand/follow. thank you for saving me a load of time & money. i will always check here 1st before going to the mechanic
Thanks for the post. I got a quote for 769.00 dollars, bought the rotors , breaks, grease and cleaner for less than 300 and did it myself. You guys rock
Now show us how to change them rear drum brakes😭
Thanks for the video! I purchased a rotor/brake pad kit for my truck from you guys because of this video. Thanks for taking the time to put these videos together, it's saved me several hundred dollars from this job alone. Please keep them coming!
Best mechanic videos on TH-cam! This guy has saved me a ton of cash! Thank you
Fantastic video. Never did brakes before in my life, and using just this video, did mine without issue in only about 1.5 hours. Also you guys showed me how to clean my throttle body. You've certainly earned my business in the future.
*This sounds like a paid advertisement, sorry about that.* I didn't even buy my parts from these guys, but thanks to this video, I'll likely do so in the future so they are encouraged to keep making this kind of stuff.
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Saved me $200 plus. Found out the mechanics I went to lied about my front brakes and rotors needing replacing.
My gut was telling me something so I decided to look at them at home myself after their "free" inspection.
Found this vid,got the tools,followed the instructions and discovered I didn't even need to buy pads or rotors but will from 1A when I do as a thanks.
Watch out for those "free" inspections. It's more then likely their intention is to feel "free" to screw you.
+Warbird Phoenix Thanks for sharing! We're glad to know how this video helped you out and you were able to save lots of time & money. Thank you for your support!
This looks incredibly easy. Suddenly I think I'll change my own front brakes... Now to watch the rear drum video
Brake pads fell off made it to autozone and found this video and swapped out my rotors and brake pads first time thank
Conflicting info between this video and the TRQ video changing the same parts. This video says caliper bracket bolts torqued to 100 ft/lbs, trq says 130 ft/lbs. This video says caliper slide bolts torqued to 50 ft/lbs, trq says 30 ft/lbs. This video says lug nuts torqued to 110 ft/lbs, trq says 140 ft/lbs.
I always make the mistake of doing it before I watch your videos. Then I think "there has to be an easier way" and sure enough, I watch your video and it makes it twice as easy. Like greasing the ends of the brake pads. Really helps.
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Great step by step video, love that you included the torque specs, along with tricks on how to get off rotor. Used 2 m10 bolts still had to show it a little love with a hammer on the rotor but broke free easy with the pressure on them.
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That torx bolt holding the rotor is a nice little touch,saves you from using a lug to hold the rotor during install! thank you for the great video,a buddy of mine has a 2012 Silverado and I'm doing the brakes on it real soon and i wanted to get a list of tools ill be needing so i wont be wasting any time,been awhile since Ive done a Silverado, did a 79 Alfa a couple of weeks ago,talk about some weird brakes!! lol
Best brake video on the Internet. Thank you!
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I was worried about doing the job myself but this video really helped!!! thx and keep up the good work!!!
It is worth while mentioning a couple of tips. The brake rotor torx screw can be a sucker. Ratchet with a T30 as shown in the video is not the best idea , because it is easy to strip the screw if the screw is seized , and that is a huge headache to drill out the screw. Not sure why they have these screws in the 1st place. The best way is using an manual impact drive , easy to use and is the right way. Also for someone who has never replaced brakes before , please note after you have finished replacing brakes , please don NOT start and engage into gear , before engaging into drive or reverse , while the vehicle is in park ( and started) please pump the brake pedal a few time so that the hydraulics build proper braking pressure.
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I don’t think they want us to know this, but jack companies secretly installed a pipe for breaking bolts. The handles are most likely 2 pieces so you take off the end and use it as a breaker pipe.
Lol so true I use mine all the time
I did mine yesterday with parts I ordered from you guys. Thanks for the great video.
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EXCELLENT my friend I just did my front brakes on my 2010 chevy silverado.... great video bud
Thanks for the informative video!
Even though you posted this video a few years ago, it's still very much what I was looking for, easy to follow along with step-by-step instructions that were easily understood!
Thanks for posting a useful video!
Have a great day!
Open the bleeder valve before pushing the caliper piston in. Then the dirt fluid squirts out instead of being forced back up into the system, and the piston pushes back easier. Top off brake fluid afterwards.
2 things to suggest, 1- press the caliper piston in before removing the old rotor, this way you dont take the chance of damaging or having to clean the new rotor if you were to install it first. 2- I didnt notice any mention of removing the brake reservoir cap before pressing in the caliper piston. I always remove the cap before pressing it in. And only top it off after both sides are done, this way there shouldnt be a mess from over flowing the reservoir
Good job! I was fighting those clips trying to figure out how it all went together. Your video showed exactly what I needed. Thanks!
+Bill Holman Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
What "other brake problems" could deep grooves or uneven wear indicate? Great video BTW. This is my go-to channel. Has saved me thousands of dollars over the years.
Just did mine. Discovered that some bone head must've lost the upper caliper slide bolt and replaced it with one that was an extra 1/2 inch. Get this, they used 2 "extended" lock washers to make up the difference. Both boots on that side were shredded and popped out. It's not like it's even easy to remove them in the 1st place. Thank God I already planned on replacing the slide pins and boots and had the parts.
I've sued these videos a lot and they've saved me a lot fo $. Just one point in this video: It doesn't look like the T30 torque screw mentioned at 3:23 was replaced.
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Torque Specs are off in this video:
Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts - 74 ft lb.
Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolts - 129 ft lb.
Wheel Lug Nuts - 140 ft lb.
It varies with engine and options, and for some years, there are 3 different kinds of brakes and you need the specific code such as JF7 or JH3 etc
Wrong! Not what he said in the video.
They are always bitching about something aren't they? I'm 48 years old and have been working on cars since i was 10,i have probably done over 200 brake jobs in my lifetime,i have never torqued anything in that department but i guess i have a torque wrench in my head,lol,one of the few things I'm anal about torquing are head bolts, anything in the rear end,automatic transmission parts like valve bodies and things of that nature,of those 200 and over brake jobs Ive done i have never had a single complaint, EVER. no wheels fell off,no caliper flew off, never ever,if you have a nice shiny torque wrench handy by all means,torque away but if you dont have one around, dont worry about it,as long as your brakes are nice and tight they will stay that way. after awhile you develop a feel for these things,on the other hand there are some that have issues with tightening the hell out of things,those kind of people do need a torque wrench mandatory.
Well i dont use torque wrench and never had a problem. Its about technique.
I don't know,but just tightening the bolts till it's almost a bitch to budge usually is a tried and true method to know the part won't fall off.
Me 7 years later - you never put the t30 torx back in lol.
I was just thinking the same thing lol
Just saw the same thing, and scrolled through the comments to see if anyone else saw that.
yep, extra parts, go somewhere, [in this case not a big deal] unless at the dealership, or repair shop, then...$$$
@Kevin Garnett You shouldn't have to.
1A Auto Parts is it necessary to remove the brake fluid cap on the reservoir and removing some fluid when re-setting the pistons back?
Thanks for providing the torque specs and cleanup details.
One thing though: you slightly over-torqued the bracket bolts because of the way you used the torque wrench: You went past the click on both bolts. Turn a torque wrench in a slow and steady manner, stopping *AT* the click, do not go beyond.
+dpasek1 Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
If y'all are the same price as local auto store I'm buying from y'all! Or even if it's close. thanks for the informative videos
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Awesome video! I thought when removing caliper/bracket bolts you pull up and to tighten push down?
Thank you for this video. It is well done. I appreciate the good camera work as well as the fast forward. You have given a lot of good information in a short period of time.
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I really love how they make these videos. Step by step . Can you guys just close up a little more at what the screws look like and what was taken off other than that very good
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Is bleeding the brakes necessary when replacing the rotors and pads on a 2011 GMC Yukon XL?
2007 GMC Sierra Classic-piece of cake! Great information, great video. Thanks for the help!!
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Helpful but some of us have to work in the yard and it's not that simple, question how many sets of brake pads does Chevrolet have for 2007 Silverado 4by4 5.3 why so many different ones?
Should the outer pad be rubbing a little bit when re-assembled
You forgot to reinstall the T-30 torx screw holding the rotor on. Although not necessary since the lug nuts will do the same. Still a very good instructional video.
+gupp22 The small screws are usually not reinstalled. Many aftermarket rotors will not even have holes for them. They are mostly used to retain the rotor when the vehicle is going down the assembly line. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Did you put the torx 30 screw in..
Great video. You mentioned putting grease on the ends of the brake pads. Other people talk about putting grease on the backside of the pads. Which is better and why do people do each?
Thanks again for the video.
This looks pretty easy, imma try this on my 07 Yukon Xl Denali This the same for the back too?
You forgot to tell us to take the cap off the brake cylinder before squeezing the pistons back in place
I found out it wasn't necessarily required,used the long thick handle of my wire brush but an old brake pad or small steel plate will do and simply use the large clamp against them to push the pistons back in.
Mostly you don't have to also better to take a large flathead and push caliper back in with brake pad before even taking it off way faster
If rotor has no blemishes, is it necessary to change? Thanks
+Charles ONeill It would depend if the rotors are in good shape still. Typically you need to remove the rotors to install new pads so it's a good idea to change them while they are off. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
Great video, new GM owner and this came in great help! thank you 1a auto parts
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Thank you for the info. Made the job a lot easier.
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You guys are awesome! I am a newbie at turning wrenches so i was kinda afraid to attempt but this really helped me but I do have one question. My 08 avalanche LTZ 4x4 didnt have the torque screw in them was that normal? I just got this truck used. I order them repair manual and I'm waiting to see if it was there. After I buttoned everything up and did a test drive everything seemed normal with more stopping power and no crazy noises
David Parker same name as my uncle lol. And yeah, you’re good. Doesn’t need that screw.
I have to thank them since I have learned a lot from watching their videos
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I wish you had stressed to put the correct pad on each side. I ended up putting 2 outer pads on one side, put the tire back on then went to replace the other side. Only then did I realize there were 2 different pads for each side. I had to put the tire back on, drop the truck, remove the tire from the other side, lift the truck then remove the caliper again and take off the wrong pad. Ugh and it's 100 degrees in Phoenix today and I'm directly in the sun. An hour job took me a lot longer.
Do you lubricate the end tips of the brake pads where it lays on the steel slides?
should I put thread locker back on the caliper bracket bolts?
+Ethan Evans You shouldn't really need to. It will probably just make it harder to remove them next time you do the job. Get it tightened up to the torque spec and you should be good to go! Thanks for checking out our videos! 1aauto.com?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393
Is there anything that needs to be done for the ABS? When I start up my '13 Avalanche the Brake warning light goes on, and the StabiliTrac and Traction Control indicator shows OFF. Wondering why. I replaced mine last night, but they seem locked as the rotor won't spin freely so I am going to disassemble and check the clips and pads again for freedom. Are the clips inside/outside or right left specific? They looked identical so I didn't pay much attention to that, but I did have to "persuade" the driver inside pad into the clip so thinking that may be the root of my problem.
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I just change brakes and rotors 9 months ago and my brakes are getting squeaky. 2 questions
Is that normal amount of time for brakes to wear on my daily driver 07 silverado?
If i change just the pads will i have trouble again? The rotors look fine. No deep grooves etc.
+z kaz Thanks for checking us out! The lifetime of the pads would be determined by the number of miles driven. The average brake pad life is between 25,000 to 65,000 miles. It is possible a defective set of pads were received as well. Please let us know if you have any further questions, thank you.
Great video guys!! Gave me a good baseline for what I needed to do the front brakes on my 2010 Avalanche. A breaker bar for leverage is a must when taking the bolts out for the caliper mounting bracket. Those bolts are so damn tight.
+Michael Long Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them: www.1aauto.com/brake-pad-and-rotor-kit-front-nakamoto-md1367%2c-55097/i/1abfs01659?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&O-iCG-DSRY
What happened to the T30 Torx bolt during reassmbly?
Goes in the trash
I have an 08 Silverado. What are the pad spreading finger clips and non? I have the JL4 with drum rear, 13 inch disc fronts. Makes choosing pads difficult.
The T30 torque screw that holds the rotar to the hub what if it's not put on when installing what affects will that have on the life of the roatars?
why did you not put the torx 30 back into the new rotor?
Thank you guys!
Good service
He missed putting back the torque screw for the rotor/ what about the wheel bearing cover / did you replace the wheel bearings...?
Great video! Thanks
Thank you so much for the video!!
No need to open brake reservoir when using c clamp? No bleeding?
Nope
Hi Mike. Does the t30 screw have to be put back in the new rotor? my new rotors doubt have the 3 holes for that screw.
+joshb2087 No, that's not an essential part. Oftentimes replacement rotors don't come with the spot for that screw. It's there to make it easier to hold the rotor in place when working with the calipers off. You could just use a lug nut to hold it on instead. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393
I appreciate it very much
Same as the Tahoe, Yukon and so on
Great videos. They didn't make mention about putting the t30 back on the new rotor...don't forget!
+R M Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
I was really about to ask about that until I saw this! Even tho it’s common sense to screw it back just makes you feel sure when you see exactly what goes down
@@edgarcoronado6046 you don’t need it that bolt is only there to help when it was assembled on the line it serves no purpose
Thanks. You just saved me $400.00 Bucks.
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Thank you for your video!! Quick questions, did you remove the lid for the brane fluid when you pushed back the pistons with the C-clamp? And when you pump the brakes, is that with the vehicle on or off?
You do not need to remove the brake reservoir cap. You should pump the brakes up with the vehicle off. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
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Have you ever tried using Wagner OEx pads? I ordered some and they are different than my stock pads and don't seem to fit
Corey Wade there are two different break systems gm used for that truck.
Bolts are sized by the thread, not the head. You are saying that the bolt size for the calipers are 19MM and 18MM. Obviously you are referring to the size socket that is needed to fit on the head of that bolt. But when you say that you may need a 10MM bolt for the rotor removal, is it an actual 10MM bolt? Or is it a bolt that requires a 10MM socket? Big difference. I would guess that a 10MM socket would fit maybe a 6MM bolt.
would this be the same setup as on a 2002 suburban 4x4 front rotor removal? thanks
+Craig Smith Here's a link to the brake rotor and pad kits that we carry for your vehicle and also a video that will show you how to make the repair. Hope this helps you out.
Does this also apply to the 2007 Silverado Classic with the older body style?
piece of cake THANK YOU
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Got a 2013 Avalanche , it’s the same , right? I hope so, can’t find anything on it specifically
+dave boggan Hi Dave, Yes this should also be the same procedure on a 2013 Avalanche. Here is a link to the brake rotor and pad kit that is shown in this video. It also fits the 2013 1500 Avalanche. Hope this helps you out www.1aauto.com/brake-pad-and-rotor-kit-front-nakamoto-md1367%2c-55097/i/1abfs01659?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&O-iCG-DSRY
i bought these and the torque screw hole does not match up..should i take care of the brake caliper and pads before screwing that in
You may have to reposition the rotor on the hubs so that they line up.
Excellent video! Thanks for the information.
Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out!
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is this the same for a 07 tahoe
Can I substitute the grease for anti seize?
+DadBodOperatoR Thanks for checking us out! You will not want to use anti-seize on your brakes as it can cause issues with the pads and calipers.
good no nonsense video
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Thanks for the info, good video. My only comment is you should give more specifics with respect to the thread pitch of M10 bolts. Is it M10-1.50 or M10-1.25?
+Steven Miller Sorry about that! Pretty sure ours were M10-1.25. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393
thats great for the hubs and ABS sensor. Roughly where is your shop?
Thank you 👍
Thanks for the video. Big help.
I would have used the T30 Torx bolt to secure the rotor which would also prevent possibly forgetting to replace it later...
David Wright probably threw it in the trash
I stripped the caliper mounting bolt head. Tried to use a 3/4 socket.
Noticed you didn’t put your torx bolt back in the rotor
I couldn't get the caliper bracket bolts to come loose on mine. Even even heated it up with a torch and used a breaker bar and pipe. Was worried about snapping the head off the bolt.
+Korn Dawggy Thanks for the feedback!
Do I need a torque wrench to put the calipers back on?
+Steven Lightsey Yes, because the caliper bracket needs to be tightened to 100 ft-lb like Mike states in the video! 1aauto.com
I saw one mistake but the video is very helpful, (they forgotten to put the T-30 bolt……….)……
love your helpful vids
Would this apply to a 2500HD as well?
Probably lol man I wish I had a 2500 lol
Very good, thanks!!!!
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The 2500 HD is different. The bolts on this one that take 19mm are not on the 2500. There is only a rubber boot cover on the back. How do I remove the caliper and not the bracket?
+Troy Folley I figured it out. The small rubber covers come out and reveal an allen head bolt.
Awesome! You forgot to screw back the rotor with the T30 screw. Lol
I tired to get the torque screw out but I stripped it how can I get it out now and I went to my closet auto parts and they don't have the torque screws where could I get them ???