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traveler44 · 08-13-2004, 12:50 AM

Any advice........

I have a 97 Silverado that needs front brakes.....however the repair shop said I "need" the hubs replaced to the tune of $400 each. He said it is a design flaw by GM. He told me the ABS is sent a signal bacause they are bad that cancels the front braking the last 20 feet. Doesn't sound right to me but I am not that mechanically inclined. Anyway the whole brake job (fronts only) is going to cost me $1000. Hopefully someone out there could offer some advice before I pay for this. Thank you very much.

Prop_Washer2 · 08-13-2004, 02:18 PM

Hmmm...sounds like

to me...I have a '98 K1500 w/115k on it, just replaced the rotors, calipers, and pads for $280 at goofy Pep Boys...

patgizz · 08-13-2004, 04:39 PM

i recommend a new mechanic

Old Dave · 08-13-2004, 05:12 PM

I agree with the Prop_Washer2. I just put front brakes on my 97 GMC K1500 Suburban about 6 wks. ago. They turned one rotor, purchased 1 Lifetime rotor (other rotor couldn't be turned) and new Wagner pads and it was about $80.00. Calipers didn't need replaced. I did the work in about 1.5 hrs. I'd find a new mechanic...

99-2door · 08-13-2004, 07:33 PM

Was your ABS light on in the dash?
Sounds like this guy is full of it. Find somebody else.

dumpedv8 · 08-15-2004, 11:27 PM

i have a 97' and these trucks dont really have hubs i thought because the studs are pressed into the rotors! then the bearings and race go inside the rotor!i replaced both front rotors and pads and calipers for under $300 and all are acdelco! (hook up at dealership!!) it shouldnt cost nearly want he wants, get a new mechanic!

99-2door · 08-16-2004, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dumpedv8

i have a 97' and these trucks dont really have hubs i thought because the studs are pressed into the rotors! then the bearings and race go inside the rotor!i replaced both front rotors and pads and calipers for under $300 and all are acdelco! (hook up at dealership!!) it shouldnt cost nearly want he wants, get a new mechanic!

They do have hubs. the lugs aren't pressed into the rotor. You can take the rotor off of the hub assembly without removing any studs.

alf4444 · 08-16-2004, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99-2door

They do have hubs. the lugs aren't pressed into the rotor. You can take the rotor off of the hub assembly without removing any studs.

Agreed I had a big O cross thread a lug nut and in the attempt to remove it stripped out the hub! The replacement cost was a little spendy something like $180 but not $400. I really don't understand houw the hub would affect the brakes

Either way brakes are easy do them yourself or atleast another shop. BTW where did you take it? Another BTW is the only gm flaw I've heard of (and expeirianced (SP?)) is the rear brake adjuster freezing causing premature wear of the front brakes caused by insufficient braking in the rear because of this I had my first brake job on the front at 32 k didn't have to do the rears until 100k

dumpedv8 · 08-16-2004, 10:49 AM

ok? thats not the way my 97' is set up. you remove the dust cover, then the axle nut and codder pin, then slide the rotor off the spindle and the studs are pressed into the rotor. i just upgraded mine to a 2500 series brake rotor for six lugs instead of five! both of them are the same....no hub!

08-13-2004, 12:50 AM	#1
traveler44 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1	97 Silverado front brakes Any advice........ I have a 97 Silverado that needs front brakes.....however the repair shop said I "need" the hubs replaced to the tune of $400 each. He said it is a design flaw by GM. He told me the ABS is sent a signal bacause they are bad that cancels the front braking the last 20 feet. Doesn't sound right to me but I am not that mechanically inclined. Anyway the whole brake job (fronts only) is going to cost me $1000. Hopefully someone out there could offer some advice before I pay for this. Thank you very much.

08-13-2004, 05:12 PM	#4
Old Dave Is a bullfrog waterproof? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: OLATHE, KANSAS Posts: 1,130	I agree with the Prop_Washer2. I just put front brakes on my 97 GMC K1500 Suburban about 6 wks. ago. They turned one rotor, purchased 1 Lifetime rotor (other rotor couldn't be turned) and new Wagner pads and it was about $80.00. Calipers didn't need replaced. I did the work in about 1.5 hrs. I'd find a new mechanic... __________________ "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Ben Franklin __________________ 1970 Chevy shortbed 2002 Harley Custom Chopper (Long sucker) 1998 K2500 5.7L 5-speed Longbed 1st two are My son's toys...they just live in my garage! 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban 1993 S-10 Blazer 4D (youngest son's daily driver) 2000 Dodge Ram 4WD Ext. Cab (5.9L) Wife is a late year 1951 Last edited by Old Dave; 08-13-2004 at 05:16 PM.

08-13-2004, 07:33 PM	#5
99-2door Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Bow, OK Posts: 1,385	Was your ABS light on in the dash? Sounds like this guy is full of it. Find somebody else. __________________ 95 K3500 SRW 5.7L Vortec 4L80e 4.10 G80 2001 GMC C3 6.0 AWD, Volant, 3/5 drop TBSS intake, HP tuners, pullies, 05 efans, 05 front brakes, etc. 2003 Tahoe Z71 Silverado front clip

08-13-2004, 02:18 PM	#2
Prop_Washer2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 51	Hmmm...sounds like to me...I have a '98 K1500 w/115k on it, just replaced the rotors, calipers, and pads for $280 at goofy Pep Boys...

08-13-2004, 04:39 PM	#3
patgizz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 429	i recommend a new mechanic

08-15-2004, 11:27 PM	#6
dumpedv8 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 71	i have a 97' and these trucks dont really have hubs i thought because the studs are pressed into the rotors! then the bearings and race go inside the rotor!i replaced both front rotors and pads and calipers for under $300 and all are acdelco! (hook up at dealership!!) it shouldnt cost nearly want he wants, get a new mechanic!

08-16-2004, 10:49 AM	#9
dumpedv8 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 71	ok? thats not the way my 97' is set up. you remove the dust cover, then the axle nut and codder pin, then slide the rotor off the spindle and the studs are pressed into the rotor. i just upgraded mine to a 2500 series brake rotor for six lugs instead of five! both of them are the same....no hub!



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