2001 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 HOW TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS & ROTORS & CALIPER - DIY - COMPLETE

amzn.to/2E71qmG - Front Rotors and Pads on Amazon
(Similar to the ones used in the video)
amzn.to/2PegyFn - Front Calipers (Similar to the one used in the video)
amzn.to/39nbzdH - Torque Wrench used in the video
amzn.to/3590iuO - Torx Bit Set (Has a T55)
amzn.to/38obfe9 - Milwaukee M18 FUEL High Torque Impact 1/2" kit
amzn.to/38r5egG 1/2" Impact universal joint
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• How to Make a Pressure... How to Make a Pressure Brake Bleeder
Just a quick video showing how I replaced the front brake pads & rotors and leaking brake caliper on a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 truck. The rotors were worn down metal to metal and making a terrible grinding noise when braking. Since the owner ignored the noise, the brake caliper seals eventually failed causing a massive leak. This would be the same for 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado trucks with the rear single piston caliper and 6 lug wheels.
The Torque specs I found online:
Caliper bracket bolt 129 ft lbs
Caliper Slide Pin bolt 74 ft lbs
Brake Caliper Fitting Bolt 30 ft lbs
Tools needed:
11mm socket and / or wrench
T 55 Torx Bit - amzn.to/3590iuO
18mm socket and or wrench
breaker bar or long handle wrench
Sil-glyde or other brake grease - amzn.to/2LLGTs8
C-clamp or Caliper Compression tool (if you're not changing the calipers) - amzn.to/2LKBQIB
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"New Year" by Bad Snacks
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[@JamesWilliams-kp1bu]

Thank you for making it simple!

[@chrisleonardi2062]

Great video! Thank you for the terk specs :). Yes I know I spelt torque wrong

[@Rockfordfosgate3406]

This was an excellent video and right to the point thank you

[@TruckerAbdullah]

Excellent Video!!!

[@dennisedwards8954]

Nice!

[@NifBac]

T55 bolt thanks 👍

[@brianjeffery8057]

Will 2 wheel drive calipers work on 4x4

[@latorgator23]

Did you have to add any brake fluid?

[@trulysouthern2736]

But how! I used a breaker bar mine 18mm bolts are like god mode stuck.... I got 1 after 2 hrs. But the other it won't come for nothing.

[@mervincass4794]

Brand new to this, but can't see how, if the brake line connector is torqued to a standard 30 ft lb how are you assured the hole in the connector and the hole in the bolt are aligned?

[@alx.8721]

There’s a groove inside, think male to female parts. I’m other words: “it juuust does.”

[@anthonymejia446]

Single caliper or dual?

[@tylermcelwain]

That god damn washer! It’s always something lmao

[@DantheFixitMan]

I agree! Always something that doesn’t go as easy planned. Thx for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@floridapopulist]

great vid ! so c-clamping the caliper is not necessary ?

[@DantheFixitMan]

On this truck, I ended up replacing the caliper which comes already pushed in. If you're not replacing the caliper, you would need to push the caliper piston back in with a C-Clamp or other caliper compression tool. You can also wedge a small screwdriver through the small opening in the caliper and pry between the brake pads & rotor pushing the piston back in. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@floridapopulist]

@@DantheFixitMan thanks !

[@troybarzilla]

Where in the hell did that beat come from at the beginning of this

[@DantheFixitMan]

"New Year" by Bad Snacks I usually just use the royalty Free KZbin Music Library

[@nickelliott2186]

Hey so I'm in the same situation I need to know how to get fresh boots into the bracket. Do I need to pre-grease them or what? Please help

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Nick, If you're referring to the small slide pin boots, I think you should be able to get them in place with a little sil-glyde or similar brake grease. I don't remember for sure how they went in, but I am pretty sure I have changed some similar to this one in the past. It looks like when I changed these out, the boots were already installed on the replacement bracket. Thanks for watching, I hope you get it figured out ok. Take care, -Dan the Fix it Man

[@nickelliott2186]

@@DantheFixitMan Im also rollin a 99 Silverado 1500 and trying to reuse the oe bracket.

[@yankee4893]

Ive been wating for like 1 hour and nothing leaks from the valve

[@DantheFixitMan]

You might need to have someone step on the pedal and pump it up while you open the bleeder and release the pressure a few times. There’s lots of videos on KZbin that show how to bleed brakes. Sorry, I don’t have one specifically on that. I had a pressure bleeder which helped push the old fluid through and get all the air out. If you can, sometimes it helps to just step on the pedal even with the bleeder open to get the gravity method to work… Best of luck to you -Dan the Fix it Man

[@larrybertgin4672]

My t55 bolts won't come out, any suggestions?

[@DantheFixitMan]

Sometimes you can tap the torx bit with a hammer a few times and that impact breaks them loose. Or you can try some PB Blaster or similar penetrating oil on them. Or you can try heating it up? Best of luck to you! Dan the Fix it Man

[@larrybertgin4672]

Did the pb blaster and the hammer, broke a half inch breaker bar

[@DantheFixitMan]

@@larrybertgin4672 oh wow! I guess I would try heating it next…

[@DantheFixitMan]

Or if you have an impact wrench… I usually go to the high torque cordless M18 impact by Mikwaukee

[@larrybertgin4672]

Tried the Porter cable corded...no work