2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 02 3500 Rotor Question

[NDetoy]

I was told by a mechanic that the 3500 with the sealed wheel bearings have to have the rotors turned on the truck. Is this true? On my previous 93 3500 it was a simple job to remove rotors. I had new economy NAPA pads put on and came home. Took it to the dealer and they almost said that I would have to have new rotors. I can't pay the dealer double dollars if I can remove them and have them turned or even getting new ones at NAPA.

Any help would be appreciated... Thanks Norm

 

[pcarlson]

You should be able to find service bulletins on this issue, they are not TSB's though. This more applies to 4 wheel drive solid axle truck than the 2 wd type. On a solid axle and maybe yours the hubs have a high spot and a low spot on them and there is a painted yellow or white mark near or on one of your wheel studs. Rotors are also made with a high spot and a low spot to them with a corresponding yellow or white mark. You must match the paint marks on install, as it aligns the two opposite each other, i. e. high to low. So when you get ready to turn your rotors it is recommended that they be turned on the vehicle so the high to low offset stays in relation to one another. Otherwise you will have a vibration. My wifes Jeep has this same requirement. Think of it as turned true to the hub.

 

[rweis]

I did my rotors and pads about 4 months ago. Took them off and had them turned at a machine shop. Did not have a problem as far as I can tell. Axle nut on rear is a special socket, but that is as far as a problem as I had.



Oh, caliper holding bolts on the front calipers split a Craftsman socket, did not split the S&K socket.



Bob Weis