2007 Tahoe - front rotors and pads change. Question....

177mph · August 12, 2013

Had the stealer do my last front pad change and spent almost 400$. Didnt want to do that again. Following the instructions on how to change the front pads and rotors now. got the parts from napa.

When I get to the section where I'm supposed to remove the torx/star (im told it depends on the build date) blt from the old rotor to remove it from the hub assembly - I find no such bolt. Nothing. As soon as the caliper and pads were removed - the rotor practically came off in my hands. Once the wheel is bolted back on - its not going anywhere of course - and i know that because i just travelled 30k miles without that bolt. But - how critical is it? Did the dealer just leave it out?

hollis092 · August 12, 2013

I thought you had to remove the caliper mounting bracket before the rotor would come off.. Could be wrong, me no have Tahoe. Silvy here..

BTW for reinstalling calipers - this is the best and most economical method - after you remove the old pads, take an old pad and place it on the piston just as it was before. Now take a c-clamp and place the flat portion on the old pad and the back of the c-clamp on the back of the caliper. Go ahead and tighten the clamp all the way pushing the piston back in place. Once pushed back it it will stay there - unless you depress the brake pedal. Reinstall new pads, place caliper back on and go.

177mph · August 12, 2013

youre correct - the bracket has to come off as well. I did that. Im just thinking that the "security bolt" should have been there. It was missing on both sides and it was clearly in the instructions. I have used that tip on the calipers. works great!

sillywillie07 · August 13, 2013

Sounds like someone else was working on the rotors, or the front of your truck before you. It is used to hold rotor on until the wheel i back on. Not needed, but you can buy new bolt from dealer.

177mph · August 13, 2013

Sounds like someone else was working on the rotors, or the front of your truck before you. It is used to hold rotor on until the wheel i back on. Not needed, but you can buy new bolt from dealer.

Yes - i mentioned that in my first sentence. Must have been the dealer.