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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMBRAKE ROTOR/DISCFUNDAMENTALS AND BASICSINSTALLATION NOTES
1986 Chevrolet C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7L
Installation Notes
1986 Chevrolet C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7LSECTION Installation Notes
WHEN INSTALLING A ROTOR/DISC, REMEMBER...
Thoroughly clean the rotors with brake cleaner.
- Any grease or brake fluid which comes in contact with the rotor should be thoroughly cleaned prior to installing the new pads/linings.
- Grease and other contaminants become lodged in the microscopic pores of the rotor's surface. This prolongs the brake-in time of the new linings and contaminates the friction material.
- Commercially produced aerosol brake cleaners should be used to clean the rotor. Unlike carburetor cleaner or other petroleum based solvents, brake cleaner does not leave a residue on the rotor's surface.
Recheck the wheel bearings once the tires are installed.
- With the vehicle raised and properly supported, grasp the tire at the top and bottom and attempt to rock them back and forth. There should be no detectable lateral (wobble) movement.
Thoroughly clean the rotors with brake cleaner.
- Any grease or brake fluid which comes in contact with the rotor should be thoroughly cleaned prior to installing the new pads/linings.
- Grease and other contaminants become lodged in the microscopic pores of the rotor's surface. This prolongs the brake-in time of the new linings and contaminates the friction material.
- Commercially produced aerosol brake cleaners should be used to clean the rotor. Unlike carburetor cleaner or other petroleum based solvents, brake cleaner does not leave a residue on the rotor's surface.
Recheck the wheel bearings once the tires are installed.
- With the vehicle raised and properly supported, grasp the tire at the top and bottom and attempt to rock them back and forth. There should be no detectable lateral (wobble) movement.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.