Common questions

How big are the front brake rotors on a Chevy Silverado?

How big are the front brake rotors on a Chevy Silverado?

I need to replace my front brake rotors on my 2007 chevy silverado classic crew cab Z71 with rear drum brakes. i ordered rotors from a company off ebay but they are too big in diameter and my current stock caliper bracket wont fit over the new rotors.

How to tell the difference between front brake rotors?

Take a picture with the wheel off, it is easy to tell between the 12″ and 13″ front brake setups. Take a picture with the wheel off, it is easy to tell between the 12″ and 13″ front brake setups. Click to expand… i will take a pic tomorrow. how do you tell the differences by looking?

What kind of torque does a Stratus sedan have?

Stratus Sedan 02 – 01 110 145 Stratus Sedan 00 105 142 Stratus Sedan 99 – 95 180 244 Vista 94 – 92 167 226 Vista 4WD 91 – 84 165 224 Vista FWD 91 – 84 165 224 Dodge / Plymouth Truck

How big are the rotors on a 1973 Chevy truck?

So you’re looking to buy a drop kit for you 1973-1987 or 1988-1998 Chevy or GMC 2wd Truck and they all want to know if you have 1″ or 1.25″ thick rotors? Don’t guess! Why does it matter!?

Why are there two different brake rotor thicknesses?

Don’t guess! Why does it matter!? These trucks were built with two different brake rotor thicknesses so there are two spindles with different spuds (the long part that sticks out) pressed into the spindle castings. It’s important that we send you the correct spindle so your parts bolt up and your brakes work.

What kind of cast iron are brake rotors made of?

We also do all we can to embrace US employment and in our US facilities we employ 14 people in our rotor machining facility alone. EBC Automotive brake rotors are made from G3000 spec cast iron and full specifications and properties can be seen here!

Where can I get front brake rotors replaced?

We found 0 results for “Front Brake Rotors.” ( 509) 575-8473. (509) 575-8473. If you enjoy DIY, we have you covered. Stop by one of our Pep Boys Auto Parts & Service centers to find the parts you need by brands you trust.

How do you replace the brakes on a 1998 GMC Sierra?

Replacing the brakes on the 1998 GMC Sierra is a relatively easy task. Open the Sierra’s hood and remove approximately half of the fluid from the brake master cylinder using a turkey baster. Place this fluid in a clean container for reuse. Loosen the front lug nuts with a ratchet and socket, but don’t remove them yet.

How do you change the rotor on a GMC Sierra?

Slide the rotor on the GMC’s spindle and place the outer bearing, tapered end first, into the hole in the center of the rotor. Reinstall the washer and nut on the spindle and tighten the nut, while spinning the rotor, to 12 foot-pounds with a torque wrench and socket to seat the bearing. Loosen the spindle nut and tighten it to only hand-tight.

How big do brake rotors need to be?

So the rotor you took off was 12″……I would say you need 12″ rotors. Or hit up any parts house and they can pull up exactly what you need. Its called “egay” for a reason. So the rotor you took off was 12″……I would say you need 12″ rotors.

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Ruth Doyle