Brake Rotor R&R Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Stocker** · 12-18-2004, 11:12 AM

Do the rotors just slip off over the lug studs, or are they pressed on to the hub? I've seen illustrations of rotors and of complete rotor/hub assemblies, and I'd like to get the right parts before I start the job. And are the cheap ($25) rotors any good? Truck is driven daily but mostly short trips in town, hasn't had heavy hauling or much highway use for years. Thanks, guys.

Zeke · 12-18-2004, 11:40 AM

I might be wrong but I think they are one piece rotor and hub assembly. From what I saw the $25 one only have a 3 mo warranty and $34 have 2yr (autozone)

68LSS1 · 12-18-2004, 11:54 AM

Parts store rotors are fine. It will probably come with new bearing races so now would be a good time to replace the bearings. I can't see why Autozone would have two different rotors. I don't see what they could have different to have a year longer warranty on one. Don't forget the hi-temp grease for the bearings and seal.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-18-2004, 12:11 PM

Just My $.02, I Used To Work Part Time In A Muffler & Brake Shop,
We Had 2 Turn, Yes Turn, Autozone Rotors New Out Of The Box 3
Out Of 5 Jobs We Ordered Them From, Advance Auto Was Better,
We Only Did It About 1 Out Of 5, Napa And Mighty Were The Best,
But They Also Were Higher, Mighty Is The Highest Because They
Sell Premium Parts To Shops Only, Not To The Individual Person.

**Stocker** · 12-18-2004, 01:20 PM

When I Googled "Kragen" (there's one an hour away), this is what I got http://www.partsamerica.com/SelectPa...r=Disc%2FRotor and they show 8 rotors, though 2 are repeats.... thus my confusion...

72 CustomCamper · 12-19-2004, 03:25 AM

The studs hold the rotor to the hub. You can either use a press to R&R them, or if you're careful you can do it with a hammer and old extension...

Chuck

**Stocker** · 12-19-2004, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 CustomCamper

The studs hold the rotor to the hub. You can either use a press to R&R them, or if you're careful you can do it with a hammer and old extension...

Chuck

Yup - that's exactly what I discovered late yesterday after taking one off. Parts store said they had 'em, so over the mountain I went, but they were for C20, not K20

. So, with no way to press the studs or turn the rotors, I got a cheap set of pads to put things back together for now. Rotors are grooved a bit but they'll work for my slow around-town driving. Thanks for the input, guys.

12-18-2004, 11:12 AM	#1
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,580	Brake Rotor R&R Question Do the rotors just slip off over the lug studs, or are they pressed on to the hub? I've seen illustrations of rotors and of complete rotor/hub assemblies, and I'd like to get the right parts before I start the job. And are the cheap ($25) rotors any good? Truck is driven daily but mostly short trips in town, hasn't had heavy hauling or much highway use for years. Thanks, guys. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

12-18-2004, 11:40 AM	#2
Zeke Active Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: L.A. Lower Alabama Posts: 453	I might be wrong but I think they are one piece rotor and hub assembly. From what I saw the $25 one only have a 3 mo warranty and $34 have 2yr (autozone) __________________ 1969 C10 350 3spd 1995 GMC 3500 XC 350 dually When Thomas Edison worked late into the night on the electric light, he had to do it by gas lamp or candle. I'm sure it made the work seem that much more urgent. George Carlin

12-18-2004, 11:54 AM	#3
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	Parts store rotors are fine. It will probably come with new bearing races so now would be a good time to replace the bearings. I can't see why Autozone would have two different rotors. I don't see what they could have different to have a year longer warranty on one. Don't forget the hi-temp grease for the bearings and seal. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

12-18-2004, 12:11 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Just My $.02, I Used To Work Part Time In A Muffler & Brake Shop, We Had 2 Turn, Yes Turn, Autozone Rotors New Out Of The Box 3 Out Of 5 Jobs We Ordered Them From, Advance Auto Was Better, We Only Did It About 1 Out Of 5, Napa And Mighty Were The Best, But They Also Were Higher, Mighty Is The Highest Because They Sell Premium Parts To Shops Only, Not To The Individual Person. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-18-2004, 01:20 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,580	When I Googled "Kragen" (there's one an hour away), this is what I got http://www.partsamerica.com/SelectPa...r=Disc%2FRotor and they show 8 rotors, though 2 are repeats.... thus my confusion... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

12-19-2004, 03:25 AM	#6
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	The studs hold the rotor to the hub. You can either use a press to R&R them, or if you're careful you can do it with a hammer and old extension... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"



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