how do you change rear brake pads

Asked by gaknig3 Aug 07, 2007 at 01:33 AM about the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LS Crew Cab LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

how do you get the torx bolts out of the rear calipers so i can change the pads? What size is the torx wrench needed ( T-50)?

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dvigano answered 17 years ago

Hi gaknig3, I believe to remove the brake caliper for your vehicle requires a T-70 Torx bit. Good luck!

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GuruXFQS8 answered 6 years ago

T55 Torx (star) is correct, just did mine. I recommend a socket, tough and limited space unless you remove entire caliper.

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Guru74DGT answered 4 years ago

2018 Chevy 2500HD rear brake calipers there is a rubber covering the caliper bolts do I cut it open to get to them. And what size wrench are they to take them off.

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