2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Need advice on 3500 rear axle r&r

[daveshoe]

Need advice on 3500 rear ROTOR R&R

At 50 K my brakes on both ends of the truck rusted out. The pad material broke away bcause there was little support behind it. Rotors are scratched,but not deeply gouged. Searching this site,I found that some 3500's have rear [Rotors] that can be removed without pulling the axle. Mine is not among them unless I am missing something. I put midprice pads on the beast just to get by,and it stops fine,but new rotors and a quality pad is what I want in a few months.

My best guess is what I need on hand are new axle seals,the new rotors I already purchased,and a quality pad from a TDR vendor.

If anyone could direct me to a R&R proceedure to pull the axle and replace the rotors,I would really appreciate it. I am not usually too shy about this stuff,but when oil comes out of the end of the axle,I want to be prepared

Truck is the cab&chassis 3500 4WD 2002.

 

[GMac]

i am not sure, but i think all the calipers should come off without pulling the axle. They should only have 2 bolts holding the caliper on.

 

[daveshoe]

Sorry, GMac, I suffer from word dyslexia. I did remove the caliper easily. I mis-spoke and called the rotor the caliper. Post is edited to reflect this. If this proceedure calls for pulling the axle,do most of you guys get a new seal as well?