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Silverado Front brakes Install Guide

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This page covers the US Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 V8.

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Why do it

Stronger pads and rotors handle towing better.

Tools you'll need

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Before you start

  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.

Steps

  1. Remove the caliper and pads

    • Take them off.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2014-2018) (0:39–2:01)

  2. Service the pins and bracket

    • Clean them.
    Watch this step (2:01–3:46)

  3. Replace the rotor

    • Fit the new rotor.
    Watch this step (3:46–5:06)

  4. Fit the new brakes

    • Fit the pads and caliper.
    Watch this step (5:06–6:22)

  5. Remove the pads

    • Take them off.
    Watch this step (My Mobile, on a 2019-2024) (0:53–4:34)

  6. Remove the rotor

    • Take it off and fit the new one.
    Watch this step (4:34–6:29)

  7. Fit the new pads

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (6:29–9:16)

  8. Finish up

    • Fit the sensor and new hardware.
    Watch this step (9:16–11:28)

  9. Remove the caliper

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2007-2013) (0:37–1:57)

  10. Remove the rotor

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (1:57–3:50)

  11. Clean the bracket

    • Clean it.
    Watch this step (3:50–7:43)

  12. Fit the new brakes

    • Fit the pads and caliper.
    Watch this step (7:43–11:51)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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