Brake Rotors

[Blue Line Dave]

I have an 02, 1500 HD, and I was wondering how hard it really is to change rotors in the front? If possible could someone enlighten me? Thanks guys your always there when I need you.

[hdrk2001]

I have an 02, 1500 HD, and I was wondering how hard it really is to change rotors in the front? If possible could someone enlighten me? Thanks guys your always there when I need you.

 

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Pretty simple, just remove 2 caliper bolts to remove caliper and 2 bolts to remove caliper bracket and rotor comes off. You may have to use a hammer to persuade rotor to come loose.

[THE BIGPUNN]

fairly straight forward, buy some good brake pads. like the wagner thermo quiets.

[Blue Line Dave]

Update: Installed Power Slot rotors, and Bendix pads in the front .Wow what a difference they make , I would recommend this combo to everyone. And it was so easy to do.

[JimWilson]

I might be trying this myself -- the fronts are starting to squeal. What exactly did you do to make the swap?

[Blue Line Dave]

OK, remove rim, loosen the 2 bolts that hold the pads on .Next remove the 2 bolts that hold the caliper on, and tie wire it up out of the way. Take off rotor, you might need a small hammer to tap with. Clean up the mess with a wire brush,reinstall rotor now. Next remove brake pads and compress the caliper piston back in by using a clamp and one old pad, and opening the beeder valve, close bleeder valve when compressed. Ok your almost done, put the caliper back on and don't foget to put anti-sieze on the bolts. Put wheel back on. Open the brake resevoir and tap you brake pedal 3 or 4 times with engine running(truck in park) to get pressure back (you'll feel this through your pedal) check fluid level and reinstall cap. Then do a 30 30 or what the manufacturer wants you to do for brake in. Or you can refer to a Hanynes manual .