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2000 blazer front discs,need help againMeandean 03-08-2005, 08:02 PM Hello I need some advice again.I have a 2000 Blazer 4x4. The driver side disc needs to be replaced with a new one. Do I have to remove the 36 mm nut to do this?If not,how to I get the disc off.? BlazerLT 03-08-2005, 09:27 PM Yes, and replace both discs , not just one side. Meandean 03-08-2005, 10:09 PM ok,the 36 mm has to come off.What is the correct way to remove it and install the nut,how many ft lbs to re torque. Do I brake it loose with the wheel on the ground,etc? 04 blazer 03-08-2005, 10:59 PM ok,the 36 mm has to come off.What is the correct way to remove it and install the nut,how many ft lbs to re torque. Do I brake it loose with the wheel on the ground,etc? If you are referring to the nut that threads onto the cv shaft, it does not have to come off. Once the wheel and caliper are removed, the disc should slide off. BlazerLT 03-09-2005, 01:24 AM ok,the 36 mm has to come off.What is the correct way to remove it and install the nut,how many ft lbs to re torque. Do I brake it loose with the wheel on the ground,etc? TAKE THE TIRE OFF FIRST! Better yet, you should have a professional do this, you are just heading for trouble. That or buy a Haynes or Chilton's repair manual to help you. Meandean 03-09-2005, 06:03 PM OK,why did 04Blazer say you dont have to take the 36mm nut off? I have a Haynes manual and it does not show how to take off a front disk on a 4x4.Lets start over here. I jacked up 2000 4x4 Blazer (Front drivers side) I removed the tire I removed the claliper Now,does the disc assembly come off at this point or do I need to remove the 36MM nut?Thats all I want to know. 04 blazer 03-09-2005, 07:03 PM OK,why did 04Blazer say you dont have to take the 36mm nut off? I have a Haynes manual and it does not show how to take off a front disk on a 4x4.Lets start over here. I jacked up 2000 4x4 Blazer (Front drivers side) I removed the tire I removed the claliper Now,does the disc assembly come off at this point or do I need to remove the 36MM nut?Thats all I want to know. On a 4WD, the rotor slips on over the wheel studs. They should slide off after removing the wheel and caliper, but sometimes they will stick due to rust, etc. I would spray a little penetrating oil around the studs and then lightly tap around the rotor with a rubber mallet. Just be sure to clean up the oil with some brake clean or it will contaminate the new pads. blazee 03-09-2005, 07:21 PM Do Not Remove The 36mm Nut!! 1)remove the wheel (5 lug nuts) 2)remove the caliper (2 bolts aka guide pins) 3)remove the mounting bracket (2 bolts) 4) tap around the rotor (from the back) and it should come right off 5) clean the oil off the new rotors with some brake cleaner 6)put the new rotor on 7)bolt the mounting bracket back on 8)push the pistons back in and install the new pads 9) clean the caliper mounting bolts and lube them 10)mount the caliber 11)put the tire back on Meandean 03-09-2005, 07:31 PM Thanks Will let you know how it goes.I am sick of paying repair shops big money for brake jobs.The shop wanted over 700.00 for a complete brake job with new rotors no calipers.My total parts bill is just under 240.00 and a 100.00 for a good floor jack which will last a long time. blazee 03-09-2005, 07:34 PM Oh....don't forget to put anti-squel on the back of the new pads vBulletin®, Copyright ©2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
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