NashSS Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 At my work a co worker was comparing bakes with my truck to his 02 chevy 1500 and was saying mine was bigger and double pistons? He also climbed underneath my truck and was saying that the back side of my rotors are terrible and the brakes are only touching on half the rotor and that they need to be replaced. I was looking up rotors and got priced at 35 bucks a rotor. If I replace the rotors should I replace the pads also? He also said my rears are worse then the fronts but that sounds fishy to me cuz shouldn't most of the braking power come from the front? This will be my first time changing brakes on a fullsize truck any info would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcsilveradoss Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I changed my rears for the first time at 100k, my fronts are still going strong,did not replace rotors or machine them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8hnpSS Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 i replaced everything at like 40k. all 4 rotors and all 4 pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 If your brakes are original from 2003, then there is a good possibility you have rotor rot, especially if you keep your truck outdoors...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I replaced front/ rear pads and rotors at 120,000 kilometers. There was a far amount of rotor rot! It appears to me the that the pads were changed once before, but thats about normal... break job every 60,000... especially for a vehcile that has seen salt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSThunder Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'm still on stock rotors and pads at 90K miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjaminh2 Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 as strange as it seems, the brakes on our trucks last way longer if the truck is driven. i've seen trucks 4-5 yrs old, with 8-100k on original pads n rotors. however i've also seen 4-5yr old trucks with under 10k need pads and rotors replaced front and rear. and the rears usually go first fyi. sounds like its time for a big brake upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNE Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Typically if not in salt, they will easily run 100k and longer. Here in NC when I was at the dealer, we would occassionally get one from up north and it was usually the rear rotors that would rot or flake. I would replace the pads if you are going to put rotors on it. Also get a pair of park brake shoes as well. They tend to wear out even if not used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashSS Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 ok thanks guys. Is 35 bucks a rotor right though? that just sounds really cheap for a fullsize truck. Also our trucks arent dual pistons calipers are they? If I have the money im thinking of some powerslots and some hawk pads for it if the price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse 05ss Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 If its your right rear it has to do with the constant heat from the exhaust it makes them look like they have tuns of miles on them. This is caused by the stock exhaust and where it is at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 ok thanks guys. Is 35 bucks a rotor right though? that just sounds really cheap for a fullsize truck. Also our trucks arent dual pistons calipers are they? If I have the money im thinking of some powerslots and some hawk pads for it if the price is right. Yes the fronts are dual piston calipers, not sure about the rears on the AWD models though. $35 per rotor? Those are probably cheap Okebono POS bargain rotors....a decent AC Delco replacement rotor should be in the area of $70+......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006SilverSS Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Don't remember anyone saying, but if you are going to replace the rotors, ALWAYS replace the pads too. This way they both break in properly. Otherwise your setting the new rotors to the old ones as the pads are already formed by them (if that makes sense). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black00chev Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 ALWAYS replace pads when you do rotors As far as the calipers, the fronts on these trucks are all two piston I believe... Some have two piston rear, but most are just single, IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Eagle Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I am rebuilding a 03 SS awd and the front and rear are dual piston calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Silverado Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Just wanted to throw this out there, I had to change the pads and have both rear calipers rebuilt 5-6 months ago. On each caliper, one side was operating normally, while on the other side, the pad would not disengage all the way. Ate through the pad almost to he metal. So i had to pay for new pads, turning both rotors, rebuilding both calipers, and flushing the system. Front brakes still had like 80% of material left on them. This was around 70k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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