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How do you remove the rotor from a Silverado?

How do you remove the rotor from a Silverado?

Raise the Silverado’s front and support it on jack stands. Remove the wheel, then place the lug nuts finger-tight on the wheel studs to hold the rotors in place. Unbolt and remove the brake caliper from the rotor using a wrench, and suspend the caliper somewhere with a strong wire to protect the brake hose. Unbolt and remove the mounting bracket.

Can a rotor be pulled off an axle?

You want to pull it straight off. Note, the inner seal may separate, leaving part of it on the axle, you MUST make sure that it’s off the axle before reinstalling the rotor with a new seal.

Do you have to remove rear axle on Silverado?

You might be able to back off the shoes if there is a adjustment hole with a plug in the backing plate. There is NO need to remove the axle unless the seal is leaking.

When do you need to replace brake rotors?

Noticeable scratches or grooves on the rotors, or a disc worn down to below its minimum thickness (this thickness is printed on the disc) means replacement is necessary. If you need to replace one brake rotor, you likely need to replace both. Inspect the condition of the rotors anytime you change the brake pads.

How to remove rear rotors on Silverado 3500HD?

We tried to find a service manual for the truck (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 6.6L duramax diesel dually) with no luck. ANY help on removing the rotors to be replaced OR finding a service manual for the truck would help so much!

You want to pull it straight off. Note, the inner seal may separate, leaving part of it on the axle, you MUST make sure that it’s off the axle before reinstalling the rotor with a new seal.

You might be able to back off the shoes if there is a adjustment hole with a plug in the backing plate. There is NO need to remove the axle unless the seal is leaking.

How do you replace a brake rotor on a Honda Accord?

Unbolt and remove the mounting bracket. Remove the lug nuts from the rotor and cut off any pressed metal washers or clips that are on the studs using cutting pliers. Pull and slide the rotor off the studs and hub. Slide the replacement brake rotor onto the studs and all the way to the hub.

How to replace front brake rotors on a 2003 Chevy Silverado?

How to Replace Front Brake Rotors on a 2003 Chevy Silverado. 1 Step 1. Raise the Silverado’s front and support it on jack stands. Remove the wheel, then place the lug nuts finger-tight on the wheel studs to hold 2 Step 2. 3 Step 3. 4 Step 4. 5 Step 5.

Noticeable scratches or grooves on the rotors, or a disc worn down to below its minimum thickness (this thickness is printed on the disc) means replacement is necessary. If you need to replace one brake rotor, you likely need to replace both. Inspect the condition of the rotors anytime you change the brake pads.

Unbolt and remove the mounting bracket. Remove the lug nuts from the rotor and cut off any pressed metal washers or clips that are on the studs using cutting pliers. Pull and slide the rotor off the studs and hub. Slide the replacement brake rotor onto the studs and all the way to the hub.

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Ruth Doyle