Great video. A couple of hints for 2005 (and probably later) owners: There is a torx screw in the rotor that needs to be removed and if you notice, there are a pair of bolt holes that will fit M10 X 1.50 x 30 mm bolts that you can screw in to force the rotor off the hub instead of using a sledge hammer.
Great video. My dad accidentally destroyed his front rotors this last week on his 2006 Sierra, and I wasn't sure how to help him or if I had the tools. Your video clearly demonstrated what needs to be done and what a person will need regarding tools. Thank you very very much.
Thank you for the response, I'll definitely continue to go to you for the "know how" as well as get parts from you guys. To others watching, I've. always done my own car repairs, I am also an industrial technician, meaning that just like at the job having the know how and what parts and tools are needed means less time, less money. And these guys deliver on that. Thanks again guys!
Brake Jobs aren't usually done in a parking lot, but if you had to, you would just do the pads and save the rotors for home. Use a jack, it's the same procedure.
Thanks, for a great video. I've looked at many others and never quite felt comfortable in doing my own brakes afterwards, but after seeing this video I think I'm ready to tackle it.
On 2000 Silverado 1500 4.3, I replaced rear brake, caliper, pads, and bled, the new calipers did not indicate Driver or passenger (wish I'd gotten them from you guys), brakes still don't feel like they are gripping. How do I know if the single piston calipers are on right? Pedal goes 1/3 down before brakes start and 3/4 to begin a hard stop. caliper bleeder look close to center, not up or down. Thank you, I really appreciate it. I'm an industrial maintenance technician, I love how descriptive you are in your videos, and how you don't leave out the prep work for each step (surface prep, tools, inspection etc.)
Great video. Thanks, saved me a bunch of money! Sorry, I had already bought my pads but on the next change I’ll need new rotors up front and will remember you.
Add caliper grease to the back side of the pads where they touch the caliper and on the brake clips where the pads rest. This will prevent brake noise.
Now i feel like @ real man doing real man work thanks for that clutch saving video , cause of u i was able to get confidence changing my brake & rotors..
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Good video but you forgot to mention one thing: when depressing the caliper with the "C" clamp, make sure you have removed the cap on the master cylinder......otherwise it's NOT gonna happen!
Great video. Years ago I always changed my own brake pads and even had to buy a special allen and then star socket to remove the caliper . I also enjoyed looking at that 67 (I think) GTO convertible in the other bay. Thanks for the info
Do you pump the barkes and take the master cylinder cover off to release any back pressure? I hear it makes compressing the calipers easier? Thanks for answering.
The best thing to do is to leave it closed and go very slow while compressing the piston you don’t want to introduce any air into the system and you risk doing that with the cap open
Thanks for watching, we also carry the brakes shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. www.1aauto.com/brake-pad-and-rotor-kit/i/1abfs00101?TH-cam&VideoReply&ATony
+Larry 82 Not sure about whether they're left-hand threads. I don't think that they are, but it's possible that if they've been replaced that's just what the previous owner installed. Try soaking them in some kind of penetrating oil and leaving them to sit for a few hours, then soaking again just before you remove them. That should do the trick. For anyone else who might be doing this job, we carry the parts shown in the video on our website. Order from us and we'll cover the shipping. Here's a link: www.1aauto.com/1A/BrakePadAndRotorKits/Chevy/Silverado1500/1ABFS00101?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Larry 82 I had the same problem on my 03 Silverado. just push the rubber boot back and put vice grips on the caliper bolt and it should work. you'll have to replace the bolt though. good luck
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+Pepinos Channel We don't have this information for the Avalanche. We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1AAuto.com
I tried knocking my rotor off it would not come off I used to bolts to push it off. Once the bolts knocked it off I realize there was a torques head holding it in. This must be a different set up than what you have on there. But this is a 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500
+Paul Schmadeke Thank you for checking us out. Some Chevrolet applications during manufacturing have a torx bolt to ensure they are straight. This vehicle had it removed on a previous repair. 1aauto.com
Nope. On my 2001 2WD 1500 ext cab 4.8l does not have 19mm caliper bolts…. Blasted things are a T-55 torx drive bit…. So annoyed. Had to borrow friend’s car to run down to auto parts store n buy a whole set. Also has a different bottom control arm than most of the vids too. Most of them have a single bolt bottom ball joint… mine has 4 rivets… still haven’t drilled those out yet. And different front shock bushings than what came in the kit… Redoing my front suspension/steering stuff has been a real bear… my truck is apparently a mutant.
Nathan Moberly Thank you for watching. Opening the cap can help with pushing in the Caliper because it will keep pressure from building up, but as long as you are not opening the bleeder screw and the brakes do not feel spongy there is no need to bleed the lines. Please let us know how the repair comes out! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
+sarah joseph Thanks for watching! No, you do not need to disconnect the battery to do a front brake job on this vehicle! www.1aauto.com/1A/BrakePadAndRotorKits/Chevy/Silverado1500/1ABFS00101?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&JBITl8VXY
+Robert Gray Yup! Some variations of the Chevy's in this generation (Suburban, Avalanche, Silverado) might have torx bolts on the calipers. The majority have the standard hex bolts (like the one in this video)
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Anyone else ever notice about GM vehicles... Brakes and/or clutches ALWAYS FU$%ING SQUEAK.. seriously.. WTF GM.. get with it... notorious for RATTLES and SQUEAKS
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Great video. A couple of hints for 2005 (and probably later) owners: There is a torx screw in the rotor that needs to be removed and if you notice, there are a pair of bolt holes that will fit M10 X 1.50 x 30 mm bolts that you can screw in to force the rotor off the hub instead of using a sledge hammer.
Good advice and Thank You for posting this.
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Lol. I read this comment after beating on the rotor for 10 minutes and breaking out the map gas torch. Anyway brakes are changed thanks!
I knew it I was just about to start banging
Great video. My dad accidentally destroyed his front rotors this last week on his 2006 Sierra, and I wasn't sure how to help him or if I had the tools. Your video clearly demonstrated what needs to be done and what a person will need regarding tools. Thank you very very much.
+1964falconman Thanks for watching! We're glad to hear you were able to assist, and the 06 Sierra is back up and running. 1aauto.com
Without a doubt the best How-To videos on TH-cam! Thanks for the effort.
Thank you for the response, I'll definitely continue to go to you for the "know how" as well as get parts from you guys.
To others watching, I've. always done my own car repairs, I am also an industrial technician, meaning that just like at the job having the know how and what parts and tools are needed means less time, less money. And these guys deliver on that. Thanks again guys!
Great video. I wish just one time you would show this being done in a parking lot. Most people don't have a lift. Thanks.
Brake Jobs aren't usually done in a parking lot, but if you had to, you would just do the pads and save the rotors for home.
Use a jack, it's the same procedure.
A jack and two stands while sitting on the ground, not much difference.
If you don’t know how to jack up a vehicle with a jack. I would probably not attempt a break job.
Thank for the video guys! Saved me alot of stupid time on mysierra...488,000miles and counting!!
One if the clearest and easiest how to videos on the net.
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Thanks, for a great video. I've looked at many others and never quite felt comfortable in doing my own brakes afterwards, but after seeing this video I think I'm ready to tackle it.
On 2000 Silverado 1500 4.3, I replaced rear brake, caliper, pads, and bled, the new calipers did not indicate Driver or passenger (wish I'd gotten them from you guys), brakes still don't feel like they are gripping. How do I know if the single piston calipers are on right? Pedal goes 1/3 down before brakes start and 3/4 to begin a hard stop. caliper bleeder look close to center, not up or down. Thank you, I really appreciate it. I'm an industrial maintenance technician, I love how descriptive you are in your videos, and how you don't leave out the prep work for each step (surface prep, tools, inspection etc.)
We'll keep this in mind if we need to make this repair in the future.
Awesome! I was able to change my own breaks rotor and caliper by myself and saved about $400. Thanks!!!!!!!
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Great video. Thanks, saved me a bunch of money! Sorry, I had already bought my pads but on the next change I’ll need new rotors up front and will remember you.
Add caliper grease to the back side of the pads where they touch the caliper and on the brake clips where the pads rest. This will prevent brake noise.
Now i feel like @ real man doing real man work thanks for that clutch saving video , cause of u i was able to get confidence changing my brake & rotors..
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Thanks for sharing your info, I was able to change my brake pads and save a lot of money.
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these 1A videos always great explanation. Always a lot easier after i watch these videos
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Great video, simple to follow and fast fading thru the slow parts
Thank you for the video. Very easy to understand and helped me out to do a good job.
Very informative! Thank you very much for taking the time to shoot this quality video . Heading to your website now to look at parts pricing .
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Thanks, After watching this I am fixing to do my own brake job!!! great video...
Good video but you forgot to mention one thing: when depressing the caliper with the "C" clamp, make sure you have removed the cap on the master cylinder......otherwise it's NOT gonna happen!
Great video. Just did the brakes on my 2006 Silverado
Great video. Years ago I always changed my own brake pads and even had to buy a special allen and then star socket to remove the caliper . I also enjoyed looking at that 67 (I think) GTO convertible in the other bay. Thanks for the info
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His videos have helped me out a lot! Great Stuff
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Very well done with great instructions. Thanks
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Great video! Very helpful! Thank you sir! God bless you
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Mike good video! The number one tool that you did not mention is a large fan to stay cool if you are in Alabama on December 28.
Thanks for watching
Do you pump the barkes and take the master cylinder cover off to release any back pressure? I hear it makes compressing the calipers easier? Thanks for answering.
he shouldve
Would you want to open the cap to the brake fluid reservoir while doing that?
The best thing to do is to leave it closed and go very slow while compressing the piston you don’t want to introduce any air into the system and you risk doing that with the cap open
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wow this was very helpfull thank you very much!
Thanks for watching, we also carry the brakes shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. www.1aauto.com/brake-pad-and-rotor-kit/i/1abfs00101?TH-cam&VideoReply&ATony
what would be the torque for the lug nuts of the wheel?
140 ft lbs
Do I have to open the brake fluid reservoir prior to pushing the brake caliper piston back into place?
No you don't have to. If for some reason your having trouble with the c-clamp you can, but don't take the lid off, just take one end off.
I noticed there was no brake bleeding when forcing the caliper to open. Can this replacement be accomplished without any bleeding?
Can you do a harmonic balancer removal and install for a 95-99 Nissan Maxima 3.0L VQ3000?
Using some MAPP gas to melt the factory lock-tite REALLY helps out on removing the bracket bolts
+Willy Foofoo Thank you for the added tip!
So all of those parts are made by 1aauto or 1aauto purchased them just like we do.... Appreciate the video though.
So when you reset any of the calipers is it not necessary to open the bleeder valve?
It is not a requirement when performing this repair.
Fantastic, nice video.
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On my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado the calipers have torx bolts. I'm having trouble getting them off. Are they left hand threads by chance?
+Larry 82 Not sure about whether they're left-hand threads. I don't think that they are, but it's possible that if they've been replaced that's just what the previous owner installed. Try soaking them in some kind of penetrating oil and leaving them to sit for a few hours, then soaking again just before you remove them. That should do the trick. For anyone else who might be doing this job, we carry the parts shown in the video on our website. Order from us and we'll cover the shipping. Here's a link: www.1aauto.com/1A/BrakePadAndRotorKits/Chevy/Silverado1500/1ABFS00101?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Larry 82 I had the same problem on my 03 Silverado. just push the rubber boot back and put vice grips on the caliper bolt and it should work. you'll have to replace the bolt though. good luck
Larry 82 same on my 01, they were a bitch to get out
Do you also have videos on how to change the motor on the driver side Widows and do you sell the parts?
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Once I change everything, I don’t have to bleed the brake? I can just pump it up a couple times and I ll have a hard brake?
I was just thinking the same thing. I always bleed them when I change them.
A breaker bar is key i cringe a little when i see a pipe go on a ratchet..but great video to the point and we'll explained
As time goes by and these newer trucks are in need of repair we'll add auto repair video into out channel for you guys. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
My service manual says to remove the bleeder screw before compressing the pistons but you don't show that. Is that unnecessary?
Thanks for watching.
Did not clean hub and put a little anti seize, used wire brush on caliper Bracket and no brake grease on retainers or pad ends
Do you know what the torque specs are for a 2006 avalanche 2wd front and rear brakes thanks in advance !
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I did my front brakes and after my service brake light came on and will not go off do you know what may have caused this
Do you sell the t30 bolt that goes in the rotor? My truck is missing it on the driver side and I can’t find one anywhere. Please help!
+Austin Lutz We currently do not carry this particular replacement part. You may be able to get one from your local dealer. 1aauto.com
I got one at O'Reillys
i was surprised you didnt clean up the bearing to rotor surface
why can't i find any videos for gmc 1500s earlier model then 1992, and whats the difference?
I tried knocking my rotor off it would not come off I used to bolts to push it off. Once the bolts knocked it off I realize there was a torques head holding it in. This must be a different set up than what you have on there. But this is a 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500
+Paul Schmadeke Thank you for checking us out. Some Chevrolet applications during manufacturing have a torx bolt to ensure they are straight. This vehicle had it removed on a previous repair. 1aauto.com
Nope. On my 2001 2WD 1500 ext cab 4.8l does not have 19mm caliper bolts…. Blasted things are a T-55 torx drive bit…. So annoyed. Had to borrow friend’s car to run down to auto parts store n buy a whole set. Also has a different bottom control arm than most of the vids too. Most of them have a single bolt bottom ball joint… mine has 4 rivets… still haven’t drilled those out yet. And different front shock bushings than what came in the kit… Redoing my front suspension/steering stuff has been a real bear… my truck is apparently a mutant.
odd....My tahoe aka, yukon has Torx bolts, unless i'm looking at the wrong place
Is this process about the same for a 2500hd 2006 gmc Sierra
It should be the same procedure or fairly similar to the repair shown in the video. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
What can I use if I don't have a large c clap?
Do i need to open the cap for the brake fluid, when i reset the pistons?
Or bleed the brake lines or anything?
Nathan Moberly
Thank you for watching. Opening the cap can help with pushing in the Caliper because it will keep pressure from building up, but as long as you are not opening the bleeder screw and the brakes do not feel spongy there is no need to bleed the lines. Please let us know how the repair comes out!
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my inner and outer pads seemed to be identical, i studied them at length
so I pull the ratchet toward the rear to loosen both the caliber and bracket , on both the passenger and driver side.
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Do u need to add brake lube ???
what if the service brake system signal comes on the dashboard after you put everything back on and pump the brake pedal
+Charles Long You may want to check the brake fluid level. 1aauto.com
I did and it is fine or at proper level more or less
Is it necessary to use a torque wrench for those certain nuts
Do you need to disconnect battery to do front brakes?
+sarah joseph Thanks for watching! No, you do not need to disconnect the battery to do a front brake job on this vehicle! www.1aauto.com/1A/BrakePadAndRotorKits/Chevy/Silverado1500/1ABFS00101?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&JBITl8VXY
thanks
why do you not have videos of newer chevy trucks like2011
I don’t have bolts on my 2001 Silverado. I have torx bolts. And on other videos. They see torx bolts too
+Robert Gray Yup! Some variations of the Chevy's in this generation (Suburban, Avalanche, Silverado) might have torx bolts on the calipers. The majority have the standard hex bolts (like the one in this video)
Wow that sucks you sent me the wrong brake pads
your videos are fantastic but i wish you would stop emailing all your sales ads and surveys after i buy something. you're killing me with that stuff. I actually have to change my email address because of it.
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Great video, but the audio is horrible.
+mrcatfish197 Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
my clips were not stainless- junk steel and the were half disintegrated
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Anyone else ever notice about GM vehicles... Brakes and/or clutches ALWAYS FU$%ING SQUEAK.. seriously.. WTF GM.. get with it... notorious for RATTLES and SQUEAKS
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