swaping out rotors....

[EXJAY]

im certain my rotors are warped and need to be changed. never done it before

but basicly i just need to unbolt the caliper and hang it out of the way and just slide out the rotor and replace it w/ the new one, right??i dont think i need to do anything to the berrings correct? its a 96 tahoe 4wd btw. stoooopid question i know.

[Ray from NJ]

That's correct.

I changed to Praise Dyno Stage II rotors and they slide right off the wheel studs.

 

 

 

99 GMC Suburban 1500 4wd

[Wingnut]

im certain my rotors are warped and need to be changed. never done it before

but basicly i just need to unbolt the caliper and hang it out of the way and just slide out the rotor and replace it w/ the new one, right??i dont think i need to do anything to the berrings correct? its a 96 tahoe 4wd btw. stoooopid question i know.

You got it.

 

They are "floating" rotors.

 

Pretty painless stuff.

[EXJAY]

great! thanks guys, now to add that project to the list of others now..

[sdtahoe]

Easy as can be. Replaced my pads & rotors a couple of weeks ago on the '95 Tahoe 4x4.

[Taaaaaaahoe?]

Yep.

BUT when you say "hang" the calipers be sure to hang them on a coathange bent up or something.. NEVER by the brake line.

If you knew this sorry, just a heads up thats all!

 

MIke

[Cobra]

Mike is right on about "hanging" calipers! I even see the so called "proffessionals" let calipers "hang" from the brake line! You should never do that! Never stress the brake line! It will cause internal cracking or weakening of the hose and could lead to the line collapsing causing overheating and rotor warpage! Sorry for repeating that but I see it happen alot!

 

Ron

[LogixRat]

As others noted, the rotors are simple to replace. In regards to the bearings, you probably don't need to do it, but for the small expense involved why not do it at the same time so you don't have to break it down and mess with it later?

[EXJAY]

yea, i knew not to just let them hang by the lines and got a couple

coat hangers set aside for the job already. i was quoted $26 for each rotor

at advance auto over the phone for a OE replacement but not sure yet if im

gonna get some slotted/drilled ones yet or not. the reason i was asking about

the berrings was i believe on a 2wd you have to remove/install them into the

new rotor but was not sure w/ a 4wd. correct me if im wrong please. thanks

[Taaaaaaahoe?]

26 bucks!!!

s**t I want some!

The going rate for my 01 tahoe is insane! What are you all paying for rotors?

 

Anyone see monster garage on mon!? How about that brake upgrade on the Cadillac!! I would have taken those for the tahoe in a heartbeat!

 

MIKE

[kgornek]

yea, i knew not to just let them hang by the lines and got a couple

coat hangers set aside for the job already. i was quoted $26 for each rotor

at advance auto over the phone for a OE replacement but not sure yet if im

gonna get some slotted/drilled ones yet or not. the reason i was asking about

the berrings was i believe on a 2wd you have to remove/install them into the

new rotor but was not sure w/ a 4wd. correct me if im wrong please. thanks

I'd be careful with those $26 rotors from Advanced. Don't forget, you get what you pay for. I purchased a set of those for a 98 Blazer and had to replace them a little over a year later because they were warped. If I were you, I would pay a little bit more and go with a better brand. I've always replaced stock rotors with Bendix. I've always been very happy with them.

 

Good luck ~