How do you change the rotor on a GMC Sierra?
Slide the rotor on the GMC’s spindle and place the outer bearing, tapered end first, into the hole in the center of the rotor. Reinstall the washer and nut on the spindle and tighten the nut, while spinning the rotor, to 12 foot-pounds with a torque wrench and socket to seat the bearing. Loosen the spindle nut and tighten it to only hand-tight.
How do you replace the brakes on a 1998 GMC Sierra?
Replacing the brakes on the 1998 GMC Sierra is a relatively easy task. Open the Sierra’s hood and remove approximately half of the fluid from the brake master cylinder using a turkey baster. Place this fluid in a clean container for reuse. Loosen the front lug nuts with a ratchet and socket, but don’t remove them yet.
How big is the axle nut socket on a GM car?
Removal of the front axle nut on GM E-Body and W-Body cars requires a 36mm socket. The axle nut socket wouldn’t fit through the hole in my wheel where the “Pontiac” center cap pops in so we had to use the spare tire instead.
What kind of torque does a GMC lug nut have?
The GMC Wheel Lug Nut Torque Chart we have compiled can be used as a quick reference guide by roadside assistance providers or DIY enthusiasts when working on any GMC vehicle. Using the manufacturer’s recommended torque also helps guarantee that there isn’t either too much or too little pressure on any of the assemblies to which the wheel attaches.
Slide the rotor on the GMC’s spindle and place the outer bearing, tapered end first, into the hole in the center of the rotor. Reinstall the washer and nut on the spindle and tighten the nut, while spinning the rotor, to 12 foot-pounds with a torque wrench and socket to seat the bearing. Loosen the spindle nut and tighten it to only hand-tight.
Replacing the brakes on the 1998 GMC Sierra is a relatively easy task. Open the Sierra’s hood and remove approximately half of the fluid from the brake master cylinder using a turkey baster. Place this fluid in a clean container for reuse. Loosen the front lug nuts with a ratchet and socket, but don’t remove them yet.
Why are brake caliper bolts called bracket bolts?
Plain and simple. They’re often called “caliper bracket bolts” because they attach to the part of your caliper called the bracket, and hold it tight to the spindle or steering knuckle. Torque Talk… Now a word about torque, the twisting force that tightens a bolt. Because caliper bolts MUST stay on, they need a LOT of torque.
What to do when ” brake caliper bolt stuck “?
Brake Caliper Bolt Stuck? So you’ve got a stuck caliper bolt. It may be old or rusty or overtightened. It may an original bolt that you or someone reused when they replaced a caliper. In any case, it’s stuck: what do you do? For starters, when you’re dealing with a front wheel, it’s nice to be able to turn it right or left.