How to Change Brakes on a 1997 Chevy Truck

The 1997 Chevy pickup is available in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive, and both come with disc brakes. Changing disc brakes is a quick and simple p...

How to Change Brakes on a 1997 Chevy Truck

The 1997 Chevy pickup is available in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive, and both come with disc brakes. Changing disc brakes is a quick and simple process. If you hear a squealing or grinding sound when you apply the brakes or drive, it's time to change the brakes.

Instructions

    1

    Loosen all of the lugs with the tire iron 1 rotations.

    2

    Place the jack underneath the support strut under the vehicle and lift it until the tires are 2 inches off the ground or more. Set the jack stands underneath the axle for stability. Finish removing the tire.

    3

    Remove the bolts on the mounting bracket using the socket wrench and remove the bracket. Slide the old brake pads out of the bracket.

    4

    Slip the new pads into the bracket. They will go in by hand.

    5

    Reattach the bracket with the bolts. Reattach the tire and lower the vehicle.

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