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(approx) 2 Hours
Difficulty Level:
Light to Moderate mechanical skill required.
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Justin: Plain and simple, if you're looking for one of the easiest and most affordable ways to freshen up the front brakes on your 2019 and newer Silverado 1500, then checking out PowerStop's OE replacement kit here will certainly be a wise choice. Now, the PowerStop kit is going to include a brand new set of mill-balanced cast iron rotors for the front, in addition to the company's ceramic compound Z17 pad and all of the hardware needed for the install for right around that low to mid-$200 price point.All right, guys, moving into our features block here. And if you didn't know, well, PowerStop does offer a nice assortment of more budget-minded pad and rotor kits here on the site, ranging from their base OE replacement kit that we have on the table with us here today, all the way down to their Z23 Evolution setup, and then finally, their Z36 Extreme Truck and Tow setup, which will be the most aggressive of the bunch, thanks to a more aggressive pad compound and the slotted and drilled rotors. Now, getting back to the OE replacement kit that we have with us here today, again, very basic, very bare-bone setup, but as a result of all that, it will be super affordable. Again, just over $200 here is what you're looking at for the front setup, currently one of the most affordable here on the site for your stock equivalent.But quickly moving into our construction block here, guys, let's talk about some of these components starting with our G3000 grade cast iron rotors. Now, these rotors are non-coated, but they are 100% mill balanced to reduce any vibrations or prevent any inconsistencies prior to the installation. Now, switching our focus over to the pad, this is PowerStop's Z17 pad. A basic ceramic compound is what you're looking at here, guys. Again, a factory equivalent pad with a rubberized shim on the back. So, that combination is going to deliver very low noise and very low dust, both of which can't always be said about PowerStop's more aggressive pad. For instance, the one that you would find in the Z36 kit that has a carbon fiber-infused ceramic material, that pad can be a little bit noisier, maybe a little bit more dust. Not the case here. Again, very low noise, very low dust.Finally, guys, they do include all the hardware needed to get the pads installed. And again, this kit is backed by a pretty stout warranty as well, just in case you run into any issues. Now, moving into our pricing block here, guys, and as we've mentioned now throughout the video, if you are looking to freshen up the brakes on your Silverado for the least amount of money possible, well, then the PowerStop OE replacement kit is certainly going to be the way to go. This kit is going to come in just north of that $200 price point for the rotors and the pads, and making this very affordable for owners who don't necessarily need or want some of the extra bells and whistles of the more expensive kits.All right. Last but not least, let's shift gears and talk about the installation and pretty basic stuff here, brakes, of course. But since there is a little bit of elbow grease involved, the site is going to knock this one up to a 2 out of 3 wrenches on the difficulty meter. Call this one a couple of hours to complete from start to finish. And now to give you a better idea of how this one might go down in the garage or driveway at home, let's throw it out to the shop for our detailed walkthrough and tool breakdown.Man 1: Tools required for this install include an impact gun, a ratchet, a caliper hook, a caliper piston spreader, needle-nose pliers, an extension, T30 Torx socket, 18-millimeter swivel socket, brake clean, and a microfiber towel. What's up, guys? Today, we're installing front brakes on our Silverado. First, we're going to watch a quick uninstall video showing you how to remove your factory brake components, and I'll meet you right back here for the install.Man 2: So, the first thing I like to do when doing any kind of brake or rotor replacement is remove the master cylinder cap to release the pressure for some of the steps that we're going to be doing later on. Now, we can remove the two caliper mounting bracket bolts from behind the caliper using our 18-millimeter socket and a breaker bar. Now, once you've got them broken loose, then you can switch it out for your half-inch ratchet and go ahead and finish taking them out. Now, we can go ahead and lift our caliper off the rotor, making sure, of course, that we support it on some sort of a hanging device to take the stress off of the hose so that they don't break.Now, we can remove this retaining bolt here using our T30 Torx bit and remove the rotor. Now, we can go ahead and remove our pads from the caliper. To start, we'll need a small flathead screwdriver to remove the spring clips that hold the pins in place. To do this, you just pry on the clip to release the tension and just slip it out. Now, you can remove the retaining pins simply by pushing on the backside. Then you can use a pair of needle-nose pliers to go ahead and pull those out. And the anti-rattle clip should come along with it. Now, you can go ahead and pull the pads out and disconnect the wear sensor from the inner pad simply by pulling it out.Man 1: Now, the first thing we need to do is clean down the surface of our rotor. I've got this sitting backwards on the hub right now so we can clean that inner side, and then we'll flip it around to the correct orientation, clean that side, and reinstall our set screw. So, take some brake clean and a clean microfiber towel and give it a spray and wipe down the surface. And we'll flip this around. Make sure you line up the hole for your set screw with the thread back there behind it, and then you can take a T30 Torx socket to thread in your set screw. And I'm just gonna throw my ratchet on there, snug that up the rest of the way, and I'll clean this side.So now, before we reinstall our caliper, we're gonna have to get a caliper piston spreader in here to compress the piston so that we have room to get our new brake pads in there. Now, I'm gonna be using a spreader like this that's kind of made for pistons on both sides. Now, my tool doesn't extend far enough to just use that. So, I'm gonna take one of our factory brake pads, slide that in, and then I'll slide in my tool. I'm gonna have to spread this open a little bit, so I'm just putting pressure on there while I ratchet, and then we'll slide this in. And now, we'll just ratchet until we have our pistons compressed. Now they're fully compressed, I'm just gonna switch it to loosen it up. Pull those out and now we can bolt this back up to the knuckle.So now, I'm gonna grab my caliper off that caliper hook. And I'm gonna slide it over the rotor, get my bolt hole lined up, and start threading in my factory bolts. And then once you got your thread started, take an 18-millimeter swivel socket and tighten those down. So, next, we're gonna slide in our brake pads. I'm gonna take some of the included brake lube, just get some on my finger there, and then I'm just gonna lube up the sides as well as our backing plate here. You just need a thin coat there. You don't want to get it on the actual pad material. Just a thin coat on the back as well and then slide that in. And I'm just gonna do that same thing with the other pad and slide it in on the opposite side.Next, we're gonna install our new pad wear sensor. Now, the wire is gonna be pointed away from the caliper. You can push this pad all the way in and then this little groove is gonna ride inside that brake pad. Just get it lined up and then just press it into your brake pad just like that. And then we'll just bend it up to our connector, push it in until you hear that click, and then press this white locking tab down to lock that into place. Now, we're just gonna go ahead and button this up. We're gonna install our bracket as well as our new rods and then the clips for the ends of the rods. Now, there's this little L shape here on this bracket. This tab is going to be going down. So, I'm going to slide my rod in and get it under that clip and then through to the other side. You're gonna have to kind of hold this clip, get these two notches in between your brake pads, and then work on your bottom one here.Again, you want to make sure that both of those rods are in the little lips on these tabs here. And then you can take your clips for the other side. The straight edge is going to go through the hole in the pin and then the hooked edge is gonna clip on the other side. Press that into place. That's going to prevent your pin from coming out now. And then do the same thing on the bottom. Might have to rotate it a little bit to get that hole lined up. And now once you're done with one side, repeat that same process on the other side. So, that'll wrap up this review and install of the PowerStop OE Replacement 6-Lug Brake Rotor and Pad Kit for the front of your 2019 and newer Silverado 1500. Thank you for watching. For all things Silverado, keep it right here at americantrucks.com.
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2019-2025 Silverado 1500 PowerStop OE Replacement 6-Lug Brake Rotor and Pad Kit Review & Install
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Features, Description, Reviews, Q&A, Specs & Installation
Brand | PowerStop |
Brake Rotor and Pad Kit Placement | Front |
Brake Rotor Type | OE Replacement |
Brake Pad Material | Ceramic Compound |
Reinforced Braking Performance. Give your Silverado 1500 an enhanced braking power by replacing your stock front rotors and pads with this PowerStop OE Replacement 6-Lug Front Brake Rotor and Pad Kit. This kit is designed for high-performance daily driving with its excellent traction, efficient heat dissipation, and a clean pad surface contact during braking from highway speeds or stop-and-go traffic on the streets.
Premium Rotors. The OE replacement rotors feature a high-strength iron construction that can withstand your truck’s lifestyle. Each rotor is furnished with a high-quality coating, that extends the coverage to the vanes for excellent service life. This rust-resistant coating also allows the rotors to maintain a sleek, visually stunning look behind the wheels.
Precision Machined with Smooth Surfaces. With PowerStop’s technology, these OE replacement rotors are 100% mill balanced and are made to industry-leading specifications. This precision-machined construction exhibits high thermal stability and high resistance to structural stresses to provide better stopping power at every turn.
High-Quality Brake Pads. PowerStop engineered the brake pads in this OE Replacement 6-Lug Front Brake Rotor and Pad Kit using carbon fiber reinforced ceramic formula. This construction delivers superior fade-free braking capacity to keep your driving safe.
Low-Dust and Quiet Operations. The dual-layer of high temperature, rubberized shims insulate noise for virtually silent braking. The pads also feature a low-dust ceramic formula that eliminates nasty brake dust, keeping your wheels clean.
Direct-Fit Installation. PowerStop designed this OE Replacement 6-Lug Front Brake Rotor and Pad Kit to be a direct-fit, bolt-on replacement. It fits the factory mounting slots of your vehicle and comes with the needed hardware and installs with standard hand tools and moderate mechanical skills.
Front Kit. This kit includes 2 rotors and 2 pairs of ceramic brake pads. It also comes with all the hardware needed to complete the installation and a pack of high-temperature brake lubricant.
Warranty Included. PowerStop backs this OE Replacement 6-Lug Front Brake Rotor and Pad Kit with a limited warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years or 36,000 miles of use from the purchase date, whichever occurs first. Some exclusions apply; please check the full warranty policy for complete details.
Application. This PowerStop OE Replacement 6-Lug Front Brake Rotor and Pad Kit is specifically designed to be used on all 2019 to 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models.
Information on PowerStop's proper Break-In Procedure can be found here: https://www.powerstop.com/brake-pad-break-in-procedure/
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Installation Time
(approx) 2 Hours
Difficulty Level:
Light to Moderate mechanical skill required.
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