How to Replace the Rotors on a 1997 Chevy 2500

Bad brake rotors on your Chevy 2500 are dangerous so you need to inspect them on a regular basis. When there is any sign of damage, they need to be replaced as soon as possible. If you use the brakes often, you should consider checking them every two or three months. Replacing the rotors is not difficult to do, and you can make the repairs in your driveway in about 45 minutes per wheel. When you replace rotors, you need to replace them on both sides.

Instructions

1

Place a set of wheel chocks behind the rear wheels of your Chevy. Lift the truck on the side you are starting with with a jack. Place a jack stand under the Chevy near its jacking point and raise it to the frame. Loosen the lug nuts with the lug wrench then pull the tire off the truck.

2

Remove the locking hub from the wheel assembly. Remove the castellated nut with a socket and ratchet. Remove the ring and flat washer from the axle. Loosen the retaining bolts on the caliper with the socket and ratchet. Secure the caliper to the strut with a wire tie.

3

Pull the rotor away from the wheel spindle along with the outer bearings. Be careful not to drop the bearing or you may damage it. Place the new rotor on the spindle. Install the wheel bearing and pack it with wheel grease.

4

Place the flat washer onto the wheel spindle. Place the retaining ring on the spindle until it is against the flat washer. Install the lock nut and tighten it with the socket and ratchet. Install the locking hub on the wheel assembly. Cut the wire tie securing the caliper to the strut with a pair of pliers. Place the brake caliper in the mounting cradle and tighten the bolts with the socket and ratchet.

5

Remount the wheel on the Chevy and tighten the lug nuts with the lug wrench. Remove the jack stand from under the truck then lower the Chevy to the ground with the jack. Repeat the process on the other wheel.