How to replace front brakes 07-14 Chevy Silverado truck?

The experts at 1A Auto show you how to replace the brake pads and rotors on your 07-13 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra. Brought to you by 1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Hi, I’m Mike from 1A Auto.

How do you check for brake pads on a Chevy Silverado?

Figure 1. Installed brake pads, calipers and rotors on Chevy Silverado. You can verify whether your brakes are due for a change by first checking the brake pad thickness. Start by removing the wheel and looking at the brake pads from the top. There should be a piece of metal that extends from the pad and points towards the rotor.

Where are the brake caliper mounts on a Chevy Silverado?

(Related Article: How to Jack Up Your Truck – ChevroletForum.com) Remove the two 19mm brake caliper mounting bolts holding the brake caliper to the bracket. These bolts can be found behind the bracket through the little rubber boots. Pull the caliper away from the rotor. Use a bungee cord to hang the caliper, so the brake lines do not get torn.

How do you replace the brake pad slides?

Using a flat head screwdriver, pry out the old brake pad slides. There’s one located at the top and one at the bottom on the caliper mounting bracket. Figure 12. Remove old brake pad slides. Install new brake pad slides onto the caliper mounting bracket. You just need to line them up, then press down, and they’ll pop into place.

The experts at 1A Auto show you how to replace the brake pads and rotors on your 07-13 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra. Brought to you by 1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Hi, I’m Mike from 1A Auto.

Where are the brake pads on a 2013 Silverado?

Pull the old outer and inner brake pads out of the bracket. Make a mental note of how the wear or “squeal” bar is situated on the OEM brake pads. On this 2013 Silverado 1500, the wear bar was located at the bottom of the inner brake pad.

Using a flat head screwdriver, pry out the old brake pad slides. There’s one located at the top and one at the bottom on the caliper mounting bracket. Figure 12. Remove old brake pad slides. Install new brake pad slides onto the caliper mounting bracket. You just need to line them up, then press down, and they’ll pop into place.

When to replace front brake pads and rotors?

The two main things you’ll be replacing on a regular basis of around 50 to 75k miles is your front brake pads and front rotors. Don’t forget about your rear brakes as well. You’ll want to service or replace these around 100k miles.