2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Front Semi-Metallic Brake Pad & Rotor Kit

1. step 1 : Remove wheel. Jump to 1:22

   • Remove hub cap or center cap if you have it, using a 21mm socket if needed.
   • While your car is still on the ground, use your 22mm socket to loosen your lug nuts.
   • Jack up and secure your car with jack stands.
   • Remove the lug nuts with your 22mm socket and ratchet.
   • Remove the wheel and set aside.

2. step 2 : Remove the calipers Jump to 2:00

   • Use a screwdriver to force the pistons back in.
   • Remove the two 18mm bolts to remove the calipers.
   • Use a wire tie to fasten the caliper out of the way.
   • Use your screwdriver to pry out your brake pads.
   • Remove the two 21mm bolts on the caliper bracket to remove it.
   • Remove the caliper bolt sleeves.
   • Check their condition and clean them with a wire brush if necessary.
   • Screw in the two 10M bolts into the rotor till it pulls it off.
   • Pull off the brake rotor.
   • Hit the rotor with a rubber mallet or hammer if necessary.
   • Take care not to damage the lug studs.

3. step 3 : Install new rotor and pads Jump to 7:45

   • Clean new rotor with brake cleaner.
   • Clean hub with a wire brush.
   • Use a little anti-seize to keep the rotor from seizing to the hub.
   • Insert your new pads into the brackets.
   • Put your caliper bracket back on, and tighten the bolts to 120 ft lbs.
   • Compress the caliper piston with a c-clamp and block of wood to reset the pistons.
   • Mount the caliper on the bracket and torque the bolts in to 90 ft lbs.
   • Use a little anti-seize to keep the rotor from seizing to the hub.

4. step 4 : Put wheel back on Jump to 12:50

   • Use a little anti-seize to keep the wheel from seizing to the rotor.
   • Make sure to use a star pattern when putting your wheel lugs back on.
   • Tighten to 120 ft lbs.
   • Replace hubcap/center cap.

5. step 5 : Test and set brakes Jump to 13:20

   • Before driving the car again, start it up and pump the brakes a few times to get the pistons in the brakes in place.
   • Test the brakes in your driveway before taking the car onto the road.
   • Set your rotors by evenly braking from 30mph to 10mph, 50mph-30mph and finally 70mph to 40mph.
   • This is best done on a straight back road without any traffic.

Tools needed for replacement

• General Tools

  Large C-Clamp

  Hammer

  Wire Brush

  Floor Jack

• Materials, Fluids, and Supplies

  Block of Wood

  Anti-Seize Grease

  Wire Ties

• Pliers, Cutters & misc Wrenches

  Lug Wrench

• Ratchets & Related

  Torque Wrench

  Ratchet

  1/2 Inch Breaker Bar

• Screwdrivers & Related

  Flat Blade Screwdriver

• Sockets - Metric

  16mm Socket

  18mm Socket

  21mm Socket

  22mm Socket