How to change brakes and rotors on a Chevy 88-98 C1500

Im going to show you step by step how to replace your wheel bearings, replace rotors, and brake pads on your 88-98 Chevy C1500 pick-up. This is my first video for my series of building up my truck "Grinch"
If you like the video please subscribe to my channel for more content. There will be plenty more videos stay tuned! Thank you!

[@curtisjackson7742]

I am about to do this on my 94 truck. It will be my first time doing my brakes! Thanks for the video!

[@matthewsequoyah2665]

It’s a lot easier if you remove the caliper BEFORE you remove the rotor nut and loosen the rotor. Also if you disconnect the brake line in order to replace the caliper buy some small rubber stoppers you can shove into the end of the bake line fitting to stop the brake from bleeding out. Don’t try pinching the line off, you could crack the hose on an older truck.

[@randombrandon1940]

Getting ready to do a 95. Thank you so much for the detailed information and walk through!

[@kylestaton2993]

Your welcome. Good luck on your adventure!

[@PrettyMike213]

Great Video! Thanks for posting. I'd changed rotors before, but the bearing were always part of a hub assembly. I had already gotten started before realizing the bearings were intermingled like that... seriously, you're video saved the day. I can't thank you enough!

[@kylestaton2993]

Awsome glad it helped out!!

[@Erniee7]

Thanks for this video, helped me swap out my brake pads when they wanted to charge me $350 for rotors when I didn’t need them. Cheers 😎🤙

[@spacesuitor]

Hands-down, the best tutorial I've seen on anything in a while.

[@kylestaton2993]

Thank you so much i really appreciate it!

[@KurtClark]

Super helpful! I really like this step by step, and also that you shared what size allen wrench is used. In 207,000 miles, my 1994 C1500 has only needed the front brakes done once, and it's time for a second round. Thanks for sharing!

[@marccrippen6768]

Great step by step video!! Saved me hundreds of dollars by being able to do it myself. Thanks man!

[@kylestaton2993]

Glad it help out! And thank u for the comment!

[@isaacjansen1520]

Thanks sm man, i’m 17 and my 96 is my first truck and i haven’t got a clue on how to do anything but this was super informative!

[@ParanaSlim52]

Thanks Kyle that was just what the doctor ordered for my 94 GMC. Most tedious part for me was getting the axles caps off nicely and catching a thread when reinstalling the caliper. Thanks again! FWIW anyone who prefers using a socket on the castle nut rather than channel locks, it's a 1 3/16".

[@kylestaton2993]

Cool thanks, appreciate the feedback!

[@haloreachboyatx]

Or a 30mm

[@Fernie0069]

thanks man i've been looking for about a month on how to do it and this is a really good step by step tutorial.

[@kylestaton2993]

Awesome glad it helped out! Also tyvm for the feedback appriciate it

[@robertwilson4400]

step by step is awesome helped a lot, Yours is the only video for my year, make and model. Thank you

[@kylestaton2993]

Thats awesome im glad that the video helped u out!

[@electricianelectrician5748]

I would use hi temp brake grease for the pins and bearing grease for the bearings (rated for higher temps) will last longer. also brake grease where the brake pads clip so they dont squeak or rust (corrode)to the caliper. great video!

[@DRK4x4]

Good job, I needed a refresher on this truck. It had been a while. Thanks.

[@kylestaton2993]

Np glad to help!👍

[@GeeMusicEnthusiast]

Same here thanks for the vid bro

[@storage3]

Thanks buddy for the helpful info I’m going to do my 91 gmc 1500 soon and save me hundreds of dollars thanx to you !

[@cryptoanalysts5793]

One of the few have a brain to do this job on KZbin…10/10 good pro job

[@jarredjohnson101]

Easy to follow, and instructions clear. Thanks.

[@timblackmore4576]

Thank you so much, I followed u step by step. Thank you again. Keep posting videos.

[@TvGames630]

This was a really helpful and Detailed video, thank you brother and have a blessed day.

[@williamtell4619]

OK, second comment. The spindle nut should NOT be tightened until the rotor hardly moves. The factory setting for the initial tightening of this nut is 12ft/lbs. (Kinda hand tight) The nut is then loosened a very small bit.

[@Hoppy14]

Love the detail in the video

[@venturanah8835]

Thank you, nice detail, step by step video. It is exactly the info I needed.

[@lrg3834]

Kick-ass DIY video. Thanks!

[@callowayb7607]

Thank you. My pops and I just watched your video it helped out a lot.

[@TheSimple1z]

Thank you! Very much! Awesome instruction and very understandable.. Subscribed and looking forward to upcoming GMC Sierra vids..💪😊

[@kylestaton2993]

Np and tyvm. Trying to get some vids out just trying to save up for something big hopefully soon!

[@yagirlkat2092]

Wow loved that you went through this step by step. Great job

[@chadellerbee3772]

Great video! I needed a refresher before I did this again as its been 15 years since I have! hahah

[@caucasoid8638]

Great video. Good cameraman. Thanks

[@kylestaton2993]

Tyvm appreciate it actually is camerawoman, my fiance shes the behind the scenes but again tyvm glad u enjoyed the video

[@danielcountrywriter6355]

Great job. Easy to understand. Thanks

[@JimBob-hl8bb]

Your a live safer was able to do my front breaks doing exactly what you showed thank you again

[@michaelmarroquin.988]

Right on bro. I was doing mine as you showed it

[@kylestaton2993]

Nice! Glad it helped u out!

[@patricklogston4031]

You’re the man! Thank you!

[@kylestaton2993]

Np man glad it helped you out!

[@evanmoore1362]

Boutta go change the breaks on my 94 k15, thanks man!

[@seekerssquad1297]

Thank you i feel like with this video I can do it by myself

[@818nut]

Thanks for this video very informative 👍

[@kylestaton2993]

Ur welcome!

[@augustjames2469]

Hey Kyle; wasn't dissing you at all my friend; your DIY video is fantastic. Just had question regarding setting the bearings to a proper torque. I did mine step by step from your video but both rotors began to work their way off and scared up the back of one of my rotors. Mechanic stated the bearings were not set to the proper torque. Your video is great.

[@sKid-ts7hr]

Nice video im about to do the same thanks for sharing .

[@kylestaton2993]

Cool and good luck hope this helps you out

[@PatrickPrice-vd5fj]

Loves them channel locks

[@crownembass1]

I'm getting ready to do a whole brake system upgrade front and back with slotted rotors. This video helps a lot with the front on how to DIY. Nicely done bud.

[@mikeflaherty246]

Really nice job on the video! I liked how you used brake cleaner on the pads and rotors - definitely a better option than wiping them down with a greasy rag. :) One thing I saw though, you might want to double check that rotor, I think that one was for the left side of your truck bro!

[@kylestaton2993]

Yes sir most definitely lol. Ok i will definitely check that out thanks!

[@waynejohns1272]

Great video! Very informative. I like that you mentioned the allen size and the part numbers.

[@kylestaton2993]

Awesome glad you enjoyed the video! I know how i am when i watch vids so i did my best to try to make something even i could watch

[@BrownNdown]

Very helpful sir thank you

[@izzyarias2191]

Good job man 👍

[@omarvera8766]

Great vid bro thanks!

[@kylestaton2993]

Yes sir np!

[@tedosmundson7326]

Good job !

[@jason1351]

Glad you shared this with the KZbin world. Needed a refresher on doing the rotors. But you had me confused as hell at first with the inner/outer bearings. Then I realized you were just saying them backwards. Thought I was loosing what few marbles I have left. Good video and tutorial. What upper and lower control arms are you runnimg?

[@JuanMunoz-ej3xx]

Nice work excellent

[@cassiusbozeman5041]

great video

[@kylestaton2993]

Tyvm!

[@brandonsmith340]

This was a very good video

[@augustjames2469]

Great DIY Video. The only question which appears to be either or would be; why not remove the caliber prior to removing the rotors? Question: is there such a thing as an incorrect size rotor even if the lug studs line up with your lug nuts?

[@anthonylavallee4362]

A few things. Thanks for making this video. A large screw driver is best for removing dust cap without denting it. The needle nose pliers are not a crow bar. You had a hammer there to tap on closed needle nose pliers to extract the cotter pin. You would have found it easier to remove the caliper first before loosening the rotor giving a solid base for the extraction. Spray brake cleaner after the pad is installed in the caliper and then the rotor. Caliper installs top in first as you figured out. Now you know what not to do to make the job easier.

[@HourGlassLife]

Nice tutorials.

[@bykotatwo]

Thank you for the video. Just one comment; you should always replace the new bearing Race because if the old bearing had a problem and needed to be replaced, the old race will cause the same problem with the new bearing. The race is not hard to replace, just tap it out with a punch from the opposite side. Just saying, I have been working on cars and trucks since 1955.

[@sparkymanitoba]

New rotors come with races installed eh

[@la-vs9sw]

You should use synthetic caliper grease for the sliding caliper pins, instead bearing grease was used. You are going to have problem in the future due to grease dries up and the caliper will no longer slides back and get stuck. No caliper grease too on the back of new brake pads and contacts.you will hear noise when caliper grease is eliminated on this area.your video is good.

[@kylestaton2993]

Cool didnt know that appriciate the comment and feedback!

[@nclildogg2]

Great instructional video man!

[@kylestaton2993]

Tyvm!

[@jimkennedy7381]

Very good video. Drives me nuts using a pliers on a nut. Do not use multi-purpose grease, low melt temperature. Use disc brake grease, its high temperature.

[@brycehilt858]

I have a 97 Sierra with 220k miles and I have spongy brake problems. I installed a new master cylinder, brake booster and bled and brake lines properly to make sure theres no air pockets. I had my rotors and brake pads replaced at 217K miles. I took it to a mechanic to see the problems and they told me its a common thing among this generation of vehicle.

[@kylestaton2993]

Ya it is. Might wanna do some research ive heard guys swapping parts from like the 2000+ year models to help that issue

[@214deleon4]

What kit did you use? I would like a part number if you have one or a link to what specific set up you have thanks!

[@ppatel8774]

Question Kyle my rotor won’t sit flush, think the bearing needs to be pushed half inch down

[@dragraceprius]

Thank you so much 👌🏻

[@mr.mention5308]

Excellent video! Very helpful as I attempted to replace my first set of brakes last night in my 91 Sierra. It wasnt too bad. The only thing is the outer pad won't snap into the holes. They're loose for some odd reason. So in a few minutes I'm gonna give it another go. Any suggestions and/or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@kylestaton2993]

Maybe they got bent while getting moved around? Probably could just bend the metal tabs and call it good. But maybe make sure u got the right parts first before u do that

[@mr.mention5308]

Thank you

[@kylestaton2993]

Np and good luck!

[@mr.mention5308]

So apparently I had the bearing in the wrong way 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kylestaton2993]

Lol at least its a simple fix!

[@aurelioramirez3131]

Cool step by step video 👍

[@kylestaton2993]

Tyvm glad u enjoyed it!

[@letemhangdang2723]

Thank you!

[@kylestaton2993]

Np your welcome

[@timspur7203]

on my 98 i cant get the race to go in flush on the back of the rotor.Does the race sit flush or a little more down?I ordered a race installer.

[@rossl7422]

Hey man, I’m wondering where you purchased those rotors? I’ve been looking for some just like that

[@danielalvarez4062]

How do you avoid the brake shake when you slow down?

[@matthewsabo3059]

Great video! Question, I was thinking of upgrading to the rotors you had, vented/slotted/drilled. Did you notice any difference? Any good? Was it worth the upgrade? I've got a '93 - Thanks!

[@R3nat002]

No difference, replaced a week ago .

[@randyjoubert601]

Great video mann..I loved it...do you have one on rear drum brakes

[@odtodler]

My bearings seal is not flush… should I take it out and reseat? Also, how do I get it out? It’s pretty snug in there and I don’t want to ruin anything.

[@DJ_LampShady]

Which rotors did you go with? What year is your truck? Are they the 1 inch or 1.25 inch?

[@paulbean_me]

I've owned my 98 c1500 for 2 weeks now and I've spent more time gathering random tools to work on the thing than actual work 😂. I could almost fully rebuild my Honda using a 10mm, 12mm and a Phillips head screwdriver!

[@urielluna2676]

Hey, I’m changing the rotor and everything fits perfectly but there’s a ring where the rotor slides in and it’s not sliding all the way back where it needs too? Is there anyway you can help?

[@kylestaton2993]

Im not sure what ring u are exactly talking about? R u talking about the wheel seal or bearing race?

[@svtelos4726]

Now you know why you do the bearing after removing the caliper. :)

[@gdf5487]

Savage

[@ekleffsoundz]

Inner and outer bearings were mixed up as well. He kept calling the outer the inner. The smaller one is the outer. Not that it really matters cause you should replace both when replacing these rotors anyways and there is only one way each one can go. But other than these two things everything else was pretty good.

[@bendthatpity5419]

​@ekleffsoundz do you know what size Allen key is used? Or is the t22 bit able to fit?

[@jarreldoomis3502]

​@@bendthatpity5419caliper bolts were 3/8ths allen

[@obslife1985]

What type of upper control arm do u have on that truck ? I’m lowering my truck with a 4/6 drop and I’m looking for some good upper control arms that’s better than the stock control arm and help with the camber up front

[@kylestaton2993]

I also have a 4/6 drop on my truck i went with djm tubular control arns. Ca2555u is the part # for the ones i used. That part # is off pf their website but i bought mine off of summit think it was a bit cheaper

[@izzyarias2191]

Where did you buy the rotor kit? Is there any way you can leave a link in the description? Thanks 🙏

[@brandonworkman5958]

Can someone please tell me if this rotor is for rear wheel or 4 wheel drive ? I bought identical rotors for my 1500 rear wheel drive but I’m afraid I got only 4 wheel drive rotors.

[@matthewbryant2735]

Have these rotors improved braking more than if you simply installed quality brake pads with regular rotors? Other than the look is there a performance benefit? Everything I've found & read says those help with cooling but really don't help you stop in less distance. Also ive read those type dotors wear pads quicker.. whats your opinion after having them awhile?

[@kylestaton2993]

To be honest i havent driven the truck for a while. The engine went bad so its just been sitting till i get an engine but i did install a pair on my 67 mustang with a 5 speed. With the combination of both it was way better than just a regular rotor and pad set up.

[@bendthatpity5419]

What size is the bolts on brake calipers?

[@Lockemeister]

Very informative and helpful. Thanks for doing the job step by step. Excellent cameraman work. Just one question. Are the bearings made in China or somewhere's else? Seems like all bearings are made in China now. Even Timken. I have to do this on my truck so i was just wondering. Thanks!

[@kylestaton2993]

Tyvm for the feedback. Im not 100% on where the bearings are made. Im sure they are, just went to my nearest auto parts store.

[@whoseyourdaddyful]

It's so when we go to war with China we won't have any bearings

[@Lockemeister]

@@whoseyourdaddyful Yep and probably a lot of other stuff too.

[@catdakman1273]

YEP !!!! I think he will be successful......

[@andrewmartin8130]

You're using the channel locks backwards... but awesome video.

[@icytrucks206]

Hi just wondering what size your Allan key was that’s you used to take off the guide pin bolt

[@kylestaton2993]

I used a 3/8 allen wrench/key

[@100016]

Is it possible to swap out the 6 bolt with the 8 bolt from the k2500 model without major conversions to the axle?

[@kylestaton2993]

Not sure honestly check put facebook or some forums im sure someone has fome it before

[@sethstabile6157]

Wherr did you get rotors? Link? Thanks!

[@nestorrosas5590]

Thanks bro

[@philwhiterock9074]

Where did u get ur rotors any link

[@94oscar37]

Where did you get these rotors from

[@zackhudson1941]

Where did you get the rotors from?

[@sensationsgarage5572]

Whats the part number for the rotors?

[@obsdwayne]

Great video man!! I’m going to do this to my 94, already bought what I need. Question though, can I use the same outer and inner bearings? Or is it best to buy new ones?

[@kylestaton2993]

I would say to replace it now since youll be messing with now. Would hate to do all that work then have to redo it for a 10 dollar bearing lol

[@obsdwayne]

@@kylestaton2993 Fosho!! I bought them both! Outer in inner bearings! Gonna work on it this weekend! Thanks man! I subbed!

[@kylestaton2993]

@@obsdwayne awesome thx ill hopefully have another video out soon

[@jesussaldana6006]

Great vid man! By the way, where’d you get those rotors?

[@kylestaton2993]

Appriciate that! I got the kit off summit racing

[@jshow9905]

Great video! Will be doing this on my 94 soon this was very helpful

[@miguelcjr11]

What's the part number or link to the rotors?

[@gringochoppers]

The inner bearing is the one on the "Inside"..and the one on the Outside under the bearing cap you Smashed is the Outer 🙄....Don't take off the Bearing caps by hitting them with a hammer and when you put them back on also..you can use a chisel or screwdriver and carefully go between the flange of the cap then use a flat punch to tap them back on around the flange....otherwise you can possibly smash it against the nut and create metal fragments as it scrapes inside.

[@reynoldmichael1348]

Do you have to torque the castle nut?

[@UBeesh10]

Thanks bruh.

[@kylestaton2993]

Np!

[@JuanAlvarado-ko1uk]

Where did u buy the rotors?

[@dc4lifetx.]

Don't go by size Allen socket O'Reilly tells you. Are the one I went to told me 10 mm. I bought a set of mm and tried the 10 and I had to get a standard set from Walmart. And a little info on tools you can almost get a set of ea at Walmart for same price as 1 at O'Reilly.thanks for video. I liked and subscribe.

[@100016]

13:35 I've seen people put a piece of flat board on top of the seal and it seems to hammer in flat and even

[@stoker20]

That is not how GM tells you to adjust those wheel bearings. Book says you should also check master cyl fluid level before compressing piston and cotter pin installation a little sloppy but I'm sure you would make it to wherever you want to drive it. Good video.

[@williamtell4619]

Very Good video. One comment. You wold have found it much easier to remove the caliper had you not removed the outer wheel bearing. Had you just been replacing the Pads, you would not have removed the wheel bearing. The video clearly shows the rotor moving as you struggled to wriggle it off.