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Truck needs new brakes

by fear_no_fish , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 10/24/2011 3:08 PM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
fear_no_fish

Joined: 07/11/2006
Location: ND
My 1997 chevy needs new brakes and possibly rotors in the front wheels. Should I get stock brakes or try to get higher performance brakes installed? What is the difference in price?

Where is a good place in Grand Forks to get brakes installled for a good price?

Any brands of brakes that are the best for the money?

Thanks for your help!!!
-Team Flightstoppers ND
Re: Truck needs new brakes
by FrozenInTime on 10/24/2011 2:05 PM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
FrozenInTime
Joined: 11/26/2003
Location: ND
Unless you tow heavy, or tow alot, stock works great.  Checkers, Napa, or other parts store will have most of what you need.  Save some $$ to go towards beer and do it yourself.

Re: Truck needs new brakes
by fear_no_fish on 10/24/2011 2:10 PM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
fear_no_fish
Joined: 07/11/2006
Location: ND
How simple is the installation of the brake pads and rotors?
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Re: Truck needs new brakes
by Rooster22 on 10/24/2011 2:30 PM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Re: Truck needs new brakes
by BOUTDOORS on 10/24/2011 2:31 PM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
BOUTDOORS
Joined: 07/23/2010
Location: ND
Go buy yourself some brakes and rotors from a place like autozone, napa or oreilly's.  I agree with the do it yourself.  i could try to explain the replacement on here but just google the year of your truck and Brake and rotor replacement and an ihow.com post will generally pop up in the search with what you want for step by step instructions.  I've done the fronts on my toyota truck - both rotors and brakes in an hour, and our impala in even less time. 
Re: Truck needs new brakes
by walynut on 10/24/2011 2:54 PM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
walynut
Joined: 01/08/2003
Location: ND
fear_no_fish Said:
How simple is the installation of the brake pads and rotors?
EASY!! You may need to buy a "special" wrench but any auto store would have what you need and you will save some cash!! But, instead of spending it on beer, get a jug of Beam or Crown alot better to drink!! LOL
 

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Re: Truck needs new brakes
by titan_demon on 10/24/2011 3:02 PM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
titan_demon
Joined: 03/19/2004
Location: ND
i work at napa here in moorhead, if its a regular half ton chevy here are some prices for ya for the basic rotor the cost is $30 per rotor for the premium ones they are $62.... as for brake pads they start at $22 then go up to $42, then up from there, the napa in grand forks will have the same prices, as far as shop's go call your local napa or other parts store and they should be able to point ya in the right direction, hope this help's you
fear_no_fish Said:
My 1997 chevy needs new brakes and possibly rotors in the front wheels. Should I get stock brakes or try to get higher performance brakes installed? What is the difference in price?

Where is a good place in Grand Forks to get brakes installled for a good price?

Any brands of brakes that are the best for the money?

Thanks for your help!!!
" NO, I'M NOT A GOOD SHOT, BUT I SHOOT OFTEN" 
Re: Truck needs new brakes
by ELLS on 10/24/2011 3:59 PM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
ELLS
Joined: 09/18/2011
Location: ND
There should be everything to do it in the garage.  Just get the shoes and rotors.

Re: Truck needs new brakes
by johnr on 10/24/2011 4:09 PM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
johnr
Joined: 02/18/2004
Location: ND
titan_demon Said:
i work at napa here in moorhead, if its a regular half ton chevy here are some prices for ya for the basic rotor the cost is $30 per rotor for the premium ones they are $62.... as for brake pads they start at $22 then go up to $42, then up from there, the napa in grand forks will have the same prices, as far as shop's go call your local napa or other parts store and they should be able to point ya in the right direction, hope this help's you
Doesnt napa even rent the tools that you might need to do these kinda jobs?
 

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Re: Truck needs new brakes
by Allen on 10/24/2011 5:26 PM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Allen
Joined: 01/09/2002
Location: ND
It's been  a few years since I have done a brake job on a GM product, but a couple of pointers for you.

1.  Get a "C" clamp, about a 4 inch one should do it.  Once you get the bolt(s) out of the rotor, you will need to use a large screwdriver or some other small flat bar to push (pry) the piston back a little on the brake in order to lift it off the rotor.  Once that is done, use the "C" clamp to fully depress the piston, don't over do it, just until it stops moving is all you need.

2. Make sure you take the cap off your brake fluid reservoir.  If your brakes are really shot, when you compress the piston you will be forcing fluid back up into the reservoir.  Go slow and you won't have a problem, get too carried away and the brake fluid can shoot up and make a mess.

3.  When you have the new brakes on, test them carefully before going into traffic!  You wouldn't be the first to run into your back garage wall by having not pumped your brakes up to get them to seat.

As far as the rotors go, it's a little different between 4WD and 2WD rigs, always a good opportunity to repack your wheel bearings and put in new seals when doing a brake job.



Ahh older vehicles, I almost miss doing most of my own mechanicking.  NOT!
“Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.” ~ Mark Twain
Re: Truck needs new brakes
by HJchamp on 10/24/2011 5:44 PM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 12/03/2009
Location: ND
Tired-n-cranky Said:
Unless you tow heavy, or tow alot, stock works great.  Checkers, Napa, or other parts store will have most of what you need.  Save some $$ to go towards beer and do it yourself.

Hell yes you are right sir.
HJchamp
Re: Truck needs new brakes
by WormWiggler on 10/24/2011 7:50 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 08/29/2009
Location: nd
 2. Make sure you take the cap off your brake fluid reservoir.  If your brakes are really shot, when you compress the piston you will be forcing fluid back up into the reservoir.  Go slow and you won't have a problem, get too carried away and the brake fluid can shoot up and make a mess.


If you have added brake fluid to the reservoir at any time you may run the reservoir over by the time you compress all the calipers.
Re: Truck needs new brakes
by Allen on 10/24/2011 8:03 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Allen
Joined: 01/09/2002
Location: ND
WormWiggler Said:


If you have added brake fluid to the reservoir at any time you may run the reservoir over by the time you compress all the calipers.

Yep, and if you don't make a mess there's likely a bigger problem out there that has to be dealt with.  
“Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.” ~ Mark Twain
Re: Truck needs new brakes
by mod1220ga on 10/24/2011 8:21 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
mod1220ga
Joined: 04/06/2008
Location: ND
IMO, brake pad/rotor replacement is one of the easiest, money saving thing a person can do themselves beyond an oil change.  I hate doing drum brakes but unless the shoe are REALLY worn, they aren't that bad either.

Stock brake pads are all you need.  I'm in agreement with the previous posters that unless you're towing heavy loads all the time, stock brakes are good.  If you're not going through pads extremely fast in a 14 year old truck, I wouldn't waste the money for upgraded pads.

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Re: Truck needs new brakes
by Stizostedion vitreum on 10/24/2011 10:23 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Stizostedion vitreum
Joined: 12/17/2001
Location: ND
I worked for Northern Brake here in Minot for a couple years back in the mid 90's.  Pretty easy if you have a piston compressor or a C Clamp like Allen said. Use the brake pad to bridge the double piston caliper when pushing the pistons back in if your year and model has one.

You should be able to get your rotors turned for cheaper than buying new ones if they have not been damaged by metal on metal contact.  10 to 20 bucks would get them turned/machined in our shop.  They can measure the rotor thickness to determine if they can still be machined.  Machining makes them smooth again, and gets rid of the pulsating brake pedal issues.

Allen said to grease the bearings and put new seals in while you are in there and that is a good idea if you know what you are donig.  If you have not installed a seal before or packed bearings by hand before, it can be quite the learning experience.  Buy an extra seal just in case you damage one during installation.  They are fragile and uncooperative at times.   If you don't damage one during installation you can return the spare if it has been unopened.

I don't do my own mechanic work much anymore either. Once in a great while it is fun to get a little dirty, but I change my own oil in my deisel every time so I get a dose of it then, and that is enough.  I will save the wrenching for when I teach my son how to do work on his own truck someday.  Sometimes it is best left to the ASE professionals.


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Re: Truck needs new brakes
by Colt on 10/24/2011 11:43 PM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Colt
Joined: 10/27/2010
Location: ND
I agree with all these guys about doing it yourself, and even though you may not understand all the terminology, you'll see once you have the front end on jackstands and gettin to work.  If you're mechanically inclined at all that is, if you're not, then you must have a friend or relative who's done it before that could help.  My neighbor has done many and he loves doing it, he does them in about 30 minutes for only the front two.  I bet he will do those for you for a box of beer per wheel.  He'd get the parts which you'd pay for based on the year and model, and 2 boxes of Budweiser (not light) and I believe you could be fixed up in the next couple days.  But for the price of rotors for a 97 versus the grooves and rust on the inside of them, don't have the old ones turned, just buy new.  By the time you take them somewhere and have them turned you don't save squat for money, plus you're running on a thinner rotor.  If you want me to have him contact you, PM me your info and he'll call you.  Just let him get the parts as the installer is always more comfortable making sure they have the correct ones.
Re: Truck needs new brakes
by Make em' rain on 10/25/2011 08:40 AM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Make em' rain
Joined: 04/14/2011
Location: ND
If you don't know how to change brakes you shouldn't own a vehicle it's simple.  you'r an idiot
Re: Truck needs new brakes
by ggenthusiast on 10/25/2011 10:28 AM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
ggenthusiast
Joined: 09/11/2002
Location: ND

Your first time putting disc brakes on, you'll be scratching your head wondering how in the hell do I get these new pads to go into position.  And you'll need a C-clamp, or a big channel lock pliers to compress the cylinders.

I say to hell with that pot o' gold.
Re: Truck needs new brakes
by Frosty.... on 10/25/2011 10:30 AM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Frosty....
Joined: 06/09/2007
Location: ND
Make em' rain Said:
If you don't know how to change brakes you shouldn't own a vehicle it's simple.  you'r an idiot


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Re: Truck needs new brakes
by Captain Ahab on 10/25/2011 10:36 AM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Captain Ahab
Joined: 12/01/2008
Location: ND
Access to an impact wrench is handy as well.  Sometimes with the heating and cooling of the components they can get pretty stiff to break free.  I used and electric impact on the the front of my old '78 lincoln. 

"Diligence is the mother of good luck."
Benjamin Franklin
Re: Truck needs new brakes
by fullrut on 10/25/2011 10:44 AM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
fullrut
Joined: 09/28/2005
Location: ND
A little never-seize applied to the correct components will help make it easier for the next time too.
Education will tell you a tomato is a fruit, while wisdom will tell you not to put it in a fruit salad.
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