Front End Rebuild Replace Repair - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Normy71 · 05-30-2009, 09:36 AM

Hi
I'm stripping down the front end of my truck and wondering what you guys think should I replace everything since I have it apart?
I will replace all the joints should I rebuild the wheels cylinders and calipers turn the rotors? or just replace them? What about the hardware can it be reused or replace?

I have the rest of the truck down to the frame just need some input
Thanks

PanelDeland · 05-30-2009, 09:56 AM

Since it's to the frame ,I would replace anything vaguely marginal.When you finish a frame off you will want to cruise it instead of having to fix stuff you didn't repair/replace.I wouldn't replace calipers unless I thought they were original or they leaked.I would turn the rotors and repack the wheel bearings.I would replace the hoses for the brakes.It's easier with the body out of the way and unless they've been replaced they are 40 years old.The bolts and such should be fine unless they are badly rusted or threads are bad.Replace any that don't seem to unbolt well or that have skinny spots from rust/wear.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-30-2009, 10:01 AM

i replaced everything..well...alot lol

wheel bearings
rotors (like 20 bucks)
used old calipers
new pads
newballjoints
tierodends
etc

cdowns · 05-30-2009, 11:58 AM

wheel cylinders and calipers are sooo cheap that if need just go to the local autoparts store and get them off the shelf

Tx Firefighter · 05-30-2009, 12:58 PM

I agree. A pair of calipers is going to run about 30 bucks from the parts store. Replace them. You can never tell how much corrosion is on the inside of them.

Normy71 · 05-31-2009, 08:52 PM

Thanks
What about disk rotors turn them or get new?

Tx Firefighter · 05-31-2009, 08:59 PM

No sence in throwing away a set of good rotors as long as they are thick enough to be serviceable. There is nothing really that goes wrong with them. I don't even turn them unless they need it either. No sense in removing material from them needlessly. Your brake pads will wipe any moderate rust right off of them within the first few feet of use.

05-30-2009, 09:36 AM	#1
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Front End Rebuild Replace Repair Hi I'm stripping down the front end of my truck and wondering what you guys think should I replace everything since I have it apart? I will replace all the joints should I rebuild the wheels cylinders and calipers turn the rotors? or just replace them? What about the hardware can it be reused or replace? I have the rest of the truck down to the frame just need some input Thanks __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

05-30-2009, 09:56 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Front End Rebuild Replace Repair Since it's to the frame ,I would replace anything vaguely marginal.When you finish a frame off you will want to cruise it instead of having to fix stuff you didn't repair/replace.I wouldn't replace calipers unless I thought they were original or they leaked.I would turn the rotors and repack the wheel bearings.I would replace the hoses for the brakes.It's easier with the body out of the way and unless they've been replaced they are 40 years old.The bolts and such should be fine unless they are badly rusted or threads are bad.Replace any that don't seem to unbolt well or that have skinny spots from rust/wear. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 05-30-2009 at 09:58 AM.

05-30-2009, 10:01 AM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Front End Rebuild Replace Repair i replaced everything..well...alot lol wheel bearings rotors (like 20 bucks) used old calipers new pads newballjoints tierodends etc __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-30-2009, 11:58 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Front End Rebuild Replace Repair wheel cylinders and calipers are sooo cheap that if need just go to the local autoparts store and get them off the shelf __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-30-2009, 12:58 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Front End Rebuild Replace Repair I agree. A pair of calipers is going to run about 30 bucks from the parts store. Replace them. You can never tell how much corrosion is on the inside of them. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-31-2009, 08:52 PM	#6
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Front End Rebuild Replace Repair Thanks What about disk rotors turn them or get new? __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

05-31-2009, 08:59 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Front End Rebuild Replace Repair No sence in throwing away a set of good rotors as long as they are thick enough to be serviceable. There is nothing really that goes wrong with them. I don't even turn them unless they need it either. No sense in removing material from them needlessly. Your brake pads will wipe any moderate rust right off of them within the first few feet of use. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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