How do you replace the front brakes on a 1997 Chevy Z71?

Answer 1

Disc brakes are so easy, no one should pay to have them done. The caliper is mounted with two bolts(Allen head) You will need the appropriate sized Allen wrench to remove them. Tap the caliper outward with a hammer to release it. Leave the inner brake pad in place for the moment, it provides a base for the C-clamp step next. With at least an 8 inch C-clamp, compress the brake piston to its most open position. You need to open the cover on the master cylinder under the hood first to relieve fluid pressure or the piston won't move. Once the piston is open, take that remaining old pad out, put the new ones in and put the caliper back on. Tap gently with a hammer (rubber mallet is better) to work back into place. If the pads hit the rotor, you did not seat the piston deep enough with the clamp. And don't forget to put the cap back on the master cylinder. Usually, you don't even need to bleed the brakes after this, unless you had problems other than pad wear!.