Trying to figure out how to do the brakes

We can help with that. Here is a guide that will show you how to do this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Here is a video on how to do this as well which will give the detail on how to do it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6wsJA9fIiA

Lastly, below is the process from the manual on how to do this. Please let us know if you have other questions. Thanks

Hi,

Front brakes are not too hard to replace. First, here is a link that explains in general how it's done. You can use it as a guide:

https://youtu.be/jlKijXftTmw

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find.

Replacing front brake pads and rotors really isn't too hard to do. If you do it yourself, make sure to get lifetime parts so you never have to pay for them again.

To get you started, here is a link that shows in general how it is done. You can use it as a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

If you look at the pics below, they include the directions and pictures specific to your vehicle for this job. Also, here is a video showing it done.

https://youtu.be/X6wsJA9fIiA

Take care,

Joe

PS: See pics below for directions.

Hi,

Replacing front brakes isn't too hard to do. You can expect to get approximately 25,000 miles from a set of pads, but that is based on the driver. First, here is a link that shows how to replace brakes and rotors in general. You can use this as a guide. Check out the diagrams (Below).

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

Removal Procedure

1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the fluid level is midway between the maximum - full point, and the minimum allowable level, no fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum - full point, and the minimum allowable level, remove fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Compress the brake caliper pistons.
Install 2 large C-clamps over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
Slowly tighten the C-clamps until the pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores.
Remove the C-clamps from the caliper.

6. Caution: Do not depress the brake pedal with the brake rotors/calipers and/or the brake drums removed. Damage to the brake system may result. If brake system damage occurs and is not repaired, vehicle damage and/or personal injury or death may result.

Remove the lower brake caliper bolt.

7. Rotate the caliper upwards.
8. Remove the brake pads from the caliper bracket.
9. Remove and discard the anti-rattle clips.
10. Inspect the caliper and caliper bracket.

Installation Procedure

1. Install NEW anti-rattle clips to the caliper bracket.
2. Install the brake pads to the caliper bracket. The inner pad has one wear indicator, the outer pad has none.
3. Rotate the caliper back down and into place.
4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precaution.

Install the lower brake caliper bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Remove the safety stands.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of it's travel distance.
9. Slowly release the brake pedal.
10. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 7-8 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and pads.
11. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid, if necessary.
12. Burnish the pads and rotors.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

The best way is to get a twist socket designed to remove rounded off nuts and bolts.

I have had success using them on rounded out Allen bolts grabbing the outside of the hole of the bolt. It is going to be tough since it is going to be pretty tight. Is it the caliper slide pins or the caliper bracket that is rounded out?

I am finding the same issue. I have finding quite a few options for the Chevrolet version of your truck but it appears they are different which is odd. This means your best option is going to be salvage yards.

You may be able to make a backing plate for the Chevrolet K1500 work. However, looking at them the bolt patterns appear to be the same but the Chevy version looks to be larger. This means you would need to cut it. Clearly not desirable.

I would start looking for salvage yards to see if they have a truck and then just pull them off of it if they have not already.

Sorry we don't have a better answer for you. Thanks

You are welcome. Please come back to 2CarPros in the future. Thanks