How to Remove the Rotors on a 2005 Colorado

The 2005 Chevrolet Colorado uses disc brakes in the front of the truck and drum brakes in the rear. The front brakes use a brake rotor, which is what the brake calipers clamp the brake pads against to stop the truck. When the brake pads need changing, the brake rotors should be removed as well. You will need the rotors resurfaced or replaced entirely if they are thinner than the manufacturer's specifications. Fortunately, this is not a difficult process, and it can be done in just a few hours.

Instructions

1

Place wheel chocks behind the rear wheels. Lift the front of the truck with a jack and set it on jack stands. Take off the front wheels with a tire iron.

2

Unbolt the brake caliper from the steering knuckle with a ratchet. Slide the caliper off the rotor. Hang the caliper from the upper control arm with a bungee cord.

3

Remove the wheel hub and speed sensor assembly from the backside of the brake rotor with a 3/8-inch ratchet and socket.

4

Pull the brake rotor off of the wheel hub with both hands.