Changing the brakes on a 2002 Chevy S10 Pickup?

Question

I need to know how to change the brakes on a 2002 Chevy S10 Pick up. It is 2wd with the Vortek V6. The only bad brake is the front right. I need to change this, as to not pay way too much for the service. The mechanic at LaRiche Chevrolet here in Findlay, OH is going to charge me 220 to get it done. That is way over my budget, how can anyone afford this measily service? Please help me, Im so broke, and need to get it done soon so nothing else starts to wear. Also, Im a novice, so step by step detail would be much appreciated. Any advice as well would be appreciaredas well. Like, What is the going rate to change the brake.? Thank you.

I do not want nor need idiotic responses like the first one posted in response to this question. I just do not want to get ripped off and cant afford the 220 right now. Thank you.

Answer 1

here print this out

1. block the rear tires an set your parking brake
2. loosen your lug nuts on the tire your working on,one side at a time only, this is for your front brakes only. leave the lug nuts on the wheel hand tight in case the jack falls
3. jack up the side your working on, use a floor jack for safety, if not jack the truck up an put a brick under the frame for it to sit on while you change the brake pads
4.shake the truck to make sure it wont fall on you
5. take off the lug nuts an remove the tire put it out of the way, atleast 3 feet away so you wont bump into it
6. your looking at the rotor an caliper, on the back side of the caliper there are 2 bolts one on top an one on the bottom you will need a 3/8 socket wrench an either a socket or a torx socket, a allen wrench will work but its harder to use
7. loosen the bolts
8. take a regurlar screw driver an put it in the top of the caliper an lift the caliper free
9. repeat step 9 on the bottom of the caliper
10. remove the brake pads
11. check the rotor for wear might need replaced if the grooves are bad, you can get it turned if it needs to be.
12. use a 9" c clamp to push the piston back in all the way
13. put on the new pads
14. replace the caliper on the rotor
15. tighten the caliper bolt snug do not over tighten you can strip them or break them
16. put the tire back on an tighten the lug nuts every other one until they are all firmly snug
17. take the truck off of the jack
18. tighten the lug nuts the rest of the way, should be around 90 foot pounds
19.while the parking break is still on start the truck an pump the brakes to build pressure in the system
20. when you have good pressure by pushing the brake about 1 inch it will be safe to release the parking brake an the blocks behind the back tires
21. there is no need to bleed the brakes, so do not open the bleeders screws
should cost under 50.00 to do it
if your not comfortable doing it,pay someone to do it
by printing this you accept all responsibilty for working on your brakes

Answer 2

My recommendation is to go to the parts house and buy a repair manual for your little pick-up. It shouldn't cost more than about $20.00 or less.
At the same time, buy the pads, but DO NOT go cheap!! If you are going to do this job yourself, you will save more than enough to buy the premium pads.
Ask for the "Top of The Line", or Ceramic type if available.
Read the manual for the PROCEDURE. Read it several times, and don't worry so much about the specs, just get real familiar with the operation itself. Then read it again
Use a highlighter to outline any pertinent spec or unfamiliar information.
When you think you could do the job without the manual, do the job, but keep the manual near.
All this extra reading Will help your confidence and will reduce (not eliminate) the likelihood of a mistake. (This is a very simple procedure, but it IS your brakes. Your safety AND MINE depend on your doing a good job,)
It will also make you aware of tools and equipment you might need.
For that little truck, you shouldn't need more than basic tools.
As for doing the job, to reduce the likelihood of noise, CLEAN EVERYTHING.
There are anti-squeal compounds available; don't use them. If you clean every thing including all metal contact surfaces, you will be pretty much squeal free.
Finally, if you are not going to machine your rotors, take the extra step of using a coarse file or rasp on the upper (outer) and lower (inner) edges of all four pads, just slightly to assure full pad contact with the rotor. If this step isn't followed, the pad will not have full contact during stopping, and braking will be reduced during the initial break-in period, and excess heat can build up causing damage to both the rotor and pads. Many do-it-yourselfers and some professional techs overlook this little procedure and find that the final result is less than satisfactory.

Answer 3

Lariche Chevy

Answer 4

Invest in the manual. It is well worth the price. I change my own brakes. It is NOT a difficult job, nor a job worth $220.00!

Answer 5

YOU COULD ALWAYS DO IT YOUR SELF AND WHO CARES IF YOU TAKE CHANCES WITH YOUR BRAKES...REMIND ME TO KEEP MY FAMILY OFF THE ROADS IN FINDLAY CAUSE YOU ARE GONNA LEARN HOW TO BE AN AUTO TECH LONG ENOUGH TO DO SOME BRAKES...GIVE ME A BRAKE... THE PRICE FOR SAFTEY IS $220 ...PAY IT...YOU'D RATHER TAKE A CHANCE AND POSSIBLY KILL SOMEONE...WE HAVE A NAME FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU...TERRORISTS!!! JUST WAITING FOR THE CHANCE TO KILL....