How to Replace Front Brakes 1994-2004 Chevy S10

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This video shows you how to install new, quality TRQ brake pads and rotors on your 1994-2004 Chevy S10. Brake pads wear out over time, much like tires, and need replacing, on average, every 50,000 miles, with variations depending on driving habits and environment. Brake rotors may also need to be replaced if they are warped or grooved. Often, it’s safer and more cost effective to replace pads and rotors at the same time. Squealing or grinding noises, or wheel vibration are all symptoms of worn brakes.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1994 Chevrolet S10
1995 Chevrolet S10
1996 Chevrolet S10
1997 Chevrolet S10
1998 Chevrolet S10
1999 Chevrolet S10
2000 Chevrolet S10
2001 Chevrolet S10
2002 Chevrolet S10
2003 Chevrolet S10
2004 Chevrolet S10
Tools you will need:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/ogc/1AXAA00020
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/ojK/1AXAA00043
• Brake Caliper Compressor Tool. Single Piston. Lever Style. 1aau.to/ow/1AXAA00288
• Brake Caliper Hanger 1aau.to/oaE/1AXAA00084
• Adjustable Wrench
• Channel-Lock Pliers 1aau.to/obc/1AXAA00139
• Straight Cutters
• 3/8 Inch Air Impact Gun
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oyu/1AXAA00016
• Socket Driver
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/ooD/1AXAA00044
• Anti-Seize Grease
• Bearing Grease
• Block of Wood
• Brake Fluid
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Paper Towels 1aau.to/odD/1AXSS00035
• Sandpaper
• 10mm Allen Wrench 1aau.to/oS/1AXAA00007
• 10mm Hex Socket
• Brass Punch
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/ocM/1AXAA00320
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/ogX/1AXAA00068
• Hammer 1aau.to/oge/1AXAA00091
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/ogm/1AXAA00065
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/ocd/1AXAA00079
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[@user-ci9ne2xq2s]

It’s worth noting that for the 4.3 4x4 you don’t have to remove the wheel bearing to replace the rotors. It is a separate part. This fix is for the 2.2.

[@carloshour8263]

Love the Pittsburgh composite retchet, but please get some breaker bars lol

[@OrsXD]

do you think it would be possible to put standard rotor on this?

[@markstevens6471]

Thank you, very instructive ! GOD bless you and keep you.

[@TheGuncollector87]

Is It best to use new bearings?

[@HakanSwedish]

Very good video. Thank you.

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[@gadasavideos8564]

Is that backing plate just held by the 2 bolts I saw?

[@victort927]

What was the torque on the castle nut? I have a 2003 Chevy S10.

[@suxix7312]

With the spring tip brakes it seems like they go in easier if you do the top first. Then use your thumbs on both sides to push the bottom in. They can be a bit of a pain if you never changed brakes of that style before. When i went to change my brakes on my Chevy for the first time I was lost. I mean I figured it out. But it was nothing like any other brakes I had changed before that.

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[@koojoomakeuslaugh1617]

Very rusty but thanks I’m learning a lot from you

[@user-vj2pz7cz5u]

Your not supposed to torque the guide pins?

[@MAC-ws8fz]

In the summer of 2023, what would I expect to pay for this! I'm in Riverside, So. Cal.,

[@shortysshortshow8473]

There was no need for all that to come off just for break pads. Obvious your putting new stuff on but we came here just for pads not a whole restoration on a front end lol

[@ermspa9373]

Did not replace the O-rings and the bushings and go over the O-rings