How to replace front brakes and rotors 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado

In this video I will show you how to replace front brakes and rotors on this 2011 Chevy Silverado.The 2007-2013 GMC Sierra is the exact same
Here are some of the tools that jimthecarguy uses
www.amazon.com/shop/jimthecarguy
Due to factors beyond the control of jimthecarguy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information,. jimthecarguy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. jimthecarguy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, chemicals, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of jimthecarguy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not jimthecarguy.

[@CortJohnson]

Always go to Jim for repair video's. He does the most complete job.

[@Notaslave1961]

Putting those shinny metal clippy things threw me off thanks for the great video.

[@blackericdenice]

You are the first person to explain how the hardware kit work. I have a 2016 F150 with warped rotors at 20k miles. The rotors are grooved as if the pads were metal to metal.

[@Zezims]

Pushing the piston back in BEFORE taking them off is a great idea. Thanks

[@jimthecarguy]

Back Seat Garage Thanks for watching the video!

[@BigTony1710]

Great job man! Classic guy doing the job right. Thank you for the step by step instructions and side notes!

[@buffrat70588]

Great video Jim. I recently done this brake job on the same exact truck and you sir, have saved me some mad 🤑💰💵 Thank you!

[@bri_guy508]

Thanks for the video Jim! I just wish after you cleaned the area around the hub that you showed what it looked like for comparison. Thanks for taking the time to show a carpenter how to replace his brake pads!

[@thomasmurdock2372]

very nice video, what a nice guy that explained it so well. Very well done

[@nelsonstrickland8813]

Great job explaining every step along with close up camera work...you're a great teacher!..thank you from South Carolina !

[@jimthecarguy]

You are so welcome!

[@ronnieinbama]

This is going to save me a ton of $$ and after watching a couple other videos, this is the one I'll rely on. Very good job!

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for watching .Let me know if you need any advice.

[@Whybother69]

Thank you for this video very precise info

[@coophawker1400]

1st time doing this on my 2009 Silverado. Went very smoothly. Video was a big help. Thank you.

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it helped

[@droglesby]

Great video. I've watched quite a few and your explanations are by far the best. I've done brakes before but not on my truck using similar techniques. I have an 08 4x4 GMC 3500 and assume it's similar to this 1/2 ton Chevy. Most videos are not for that model but probably close enough. I bought Powerstop rotors and ceramic brakes for all four wheels that come with good reviews. Shops want to charge $450 for each set and I got all four for that. I'm also replacing my shocks with Bilstein 5100's and installing Firestone air bags. Hopefully everything goes well because I haven't found videos that go over my year. Again great video Jim.

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help. Thank you for watching.

[@hammerhead6537]

Thanks Jim. Another great video.

[@jimthecarguy]

hammer head Appreciate the comment, thanks for watching my video.

[@samrugtiv5563]

very well done Jim, thanks sam

[@jimthecarguy]

Sam Rugtiv You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@JerryLeeMac]

Thumbs up from here ! ! ! I have watched many "how too brakes" and found this one to be top notch. Question, I have always used brake clean on the new pads as well, and use thread locking compound on the mounting bolts. And you are the first I have seen to explain WHY you should change the pad hardware. Those little tabs will wear and / or break off and if you don't change them , the new pads will not wear evenly and possibly make noise in a few miles. Then you will be asking yourself " WHY" , ha. Keep up the great work.

[@jimthecarguy]

Jerry McSpadden thanks for watching and your input

[@keithdiehl3996]

that was a great video well done

[@jorgerdavila875]

Thanks sir for your tutorial!! 👍👋

[@jennys9486]

NICE WORK NOT EVERYBODY HAS PATIENCE FOR THIS KIND OF JOB.

[@bobrankin5317]

Thanks for this video. It saved me a lot of money!

[@lmmc2130]

Awesome video for beginners or weekend warriors .

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help. Thanks for watching.

[@darrenpatrick2609]

Good job. You appear to be a qualified mechanic. Nothing concerns me more than amateurs doing videos of their first time repairs

[@darwindropmazda]

Good job Jim!

[@jimthecarguy]

Darwin W Thanks for your comment.

[@codyknee2560]

What a great video. Thank you. Good job

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thomastommy1192]

Awesome video thanks for sharing. I hope you had a great and blessed Thanksgiving. What's the name of the tool you spread the claber apart with?

[@garyrigsby9371]

Great Job

[@jeanhotte4768]

nice job Merci from Quebec Canada 😉

[@vicenterodriguez5863]

Nice video Jim .....👍

[@mf135]

Jim, great how to video can we use standard automotive grease? thanks

[@stroln]

Looks straight forward. Is this the same for a 4 wheel drive?

[@wyattoneable]

I was trying to think of something to comment about but when we got to the end and it's a NAPA truck that needs a part just made me laugh.

[@tiffanywebb1814]

Thanks! Great video !

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad you liked it!

[@bryantweber]

Hey Jim, OEM process is to replace caliper bracket mounting bolts (new bolts have thread locker on them) or put thread locking compound on the caliper bracket mounting bolts. GMs are infamous for coming loose even through torque specs are 140 ft/lbs.

[@bri_guy508]

A1auto said 100ft/lb.

[@mikeb9396]

Great, and very informative video, but what happened to the torque specs? I didn't hear you mention them in the video. I'm guessing 148 ft lbs for the bracket bolts, and 74 for the pin bolts. Can you please confirm? Thanks!

[@SplitHairz]

Best video I have seen. I have some Syl Glide in the garage. Can I use this for all of the lubrication points? Is there something better so I do not get squeal?

[@UnidadFamiliarCristiana]

when installing the hardware clips, you're supposed to squeeze them so they fit right in

[@dispatch444]

Anyone know any trick to loosen front caliper bolts on a 2004 tahoe

[@josecontreras5043]

Good evening sir, a question what kind of brakes do they bring from the factory or carry those organic or metallic osemi ceramics, thanks

[@RyanRoux]

Thanks Jim, the last time I did brakes was on my 98 F-150...lol. Now I have kids and I'm trying to save some money and do them myself. Two quick questions...The last time I did my brakes, I remember having to bleed the brake lines, but I don't remember why. Is there a need to do that anymore? Also, we repacked the bearings when I did the brakes. Is there a need for that anymore?

[@fingers215]

Thanks I'm gonna do my breaks and rotors this weekend it will be my first time? Iv changed all kinds of stuff but was always afraid to do the break's. Everyone is always laughing at me because I'll do everything but breaks. Lol wish me luck

[@joetassi8563]

I agree this is a great video. I would like to point out though that the two bolts Jim takes off with an impact driver to remove the rotor bracket don't always come off as easily as shown. I'm doing this very job right now and even an impact driver rated at 800 has so far failed to release these bolts. I was told GM used a variant of locktite and mine is an 08 that I purchased used so I don't know when the rotors were last changed. If that is the locktite holding the bolts it's very good!

[@fingers215]

@@joetassi8563 PB BLASTER it might help good luck

[@bigrobsilveradomod6198]

Do you have to break in these new pads and rotors after installation?

[@russsands729]

Question from Non mechanic attempting first brake job on 08 Silverado. Do you not have to bleed the brakes after doing this?

[@randomstuff9542]

I was always taught not to pry on the piston head to avoid any scarring. Are you not concerned about that? Also I have always used red moly grease for the pins, is that a bad idea?

[@timothyhosek5931]

Did he bleed the lines?

[@angelzerep4533]

what are the torque specs?

[@rexanderson3708]

What was the proper torque on the caliper bolts?

[@bri_guy508]

100 for mounting brackets and 50 for caliper pins

[@wade31786]

Is doing the rear brakes and rotors the same or is it different?

[@jimthecarguy]

wade31786 it is almost exactly the same Thanks for watching

[@pilotrpi8634]

What are the caliper and bracket torques?

[@todotuyo5234]

The only place that you put a very small amount of grease is on the two bolts that have a rubber boot do not put any grease on the other places shown on this video

[@williamwatson3567]

Note : 2000 Yukon XL (5.3L ) To Just Change the Front Pads,when the Rotors are Still Usable, Only Take out the 2- T-55 Torx Bolts on the Caliper, take off the Caliper, Pry out the Pads with a Flat Screwdriver, Compress the Caliper Cups, using a 6" Clamp or Caliper Compression Tool. load in the New Pads, Carefully. Replace the Caliper, & 2- Torx Bolts.Start Your engine , Pump The Brake Pedal to Bring the Cups Back into Position/ Pads against the Rotor. Do the Same to the Other Front, Side. Always Use Jack Stands.. !! Your Welcome. BillinL.A. 12-05-2021.

[@donnacondon3065]

*

[@geraldsanford2411]

JIM I DONT HAVE YOUR EMAI;L ADRESS SIR CAN YOU PLZPOSTIT SOMEWHERE PLEASE

[@blackericdenice]

Look up the torque spec? You joking right? O you are one of those guys who grease the back of pads.

[@Dark6star]

He probably has an intact family, insurance for them, a retirement fund, well-behaved kids. There is a right way to do things and a wrong way, I prefer the right way I am one of those guys too.

[@phillipardell5579]

Unless you have the torque spec committed to memory, I'd suggest looking it up. Also, why wouldn't you grease the pads where they touch the rotor and bracket?

[@blackericdenice]

@@phillipardell5579 Because grease does not go there. Grease only go on the slide bolts which is why they have rubber boots to keep dust out.

[@blackericdenice]

@@Dark6star The right way is to only put grease on the slide bolts. This is why they have boots to keep the grease in and the dust out. So why do techs put on the back of the pads and where the pads touch the bracket? Because the person selling grease told them it would help. When companies what to make more money. They create problems that don't exist.

[@phillipardell5579]

@@blackericdenice I guess you have the right to do what you want with your truck, but in the part of the country I live in, brake pads need to be maintained/lubricated inside the clips in order to keep them sliding smoothly. Grease on the back of the pad reduces rattles and makes them easier to remove the next time. Long story short, you have the right to do what you want with your truck, but it doesn't sound like you're the kind of mechanic I'd want wrenching on mine.