2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front Brake Disk Replacement

[Dfuruness]

I am looking to replace the front brake disk on my 1995 2500 2WD. How to remove without damaging the lug studs and where to buy new disks? NAPA?

 

[Batphreak]

A sharp blow with a soft mallet (preferably Brass, or put some type of brass punch between a hard hammer and the lug) should pop the lugs out. It's a good idea to suspend the disc between cinderblocks or open a vise up on a bench, just don't want to be hammering on the back of the wheel bearing. It is recommened to replace the studs (although I'm sure many people don't) they're a buck or two each, pretty cheap insurance to hold your wheel on. Rotors can be had just about anywhere, Napa, RockAuto, Dealer even, just make sure not to get the cheapest Chinese ones out there, I've heard quite a few people like the slotted ones available at Napa. To reinstall the studs, put a couple washers against the rotor and use a lug nut to cinch the stud in tight. If you do a search in the 2nd Gen area here there are likely some more complete step by step instructions.

 

[drag racer]

Rock Auto for the rotors!

 

[SMorneau]

With your miles you may want to replace the bearings and rotors as an assembly. I bought a set from Quad 4 x4 . They are spendy but they mount them on a specially made fixture to make sure the rotor run out is in spec as it turns on the bearing center, before they ship to you.