2007 GMC Sierra Brakes - Brake Rotor

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Time Spent Working:	5 Hours
Degree of Difficulty:	Intermediate
Tools Needed: Metric sockets, ratchet, 10mm wrench, air impact (or breaker bar), torque wrench, hose and container for bleeding, Loctite, thread sealer
Parts Used: SSBC Force 10 Tri-Power big brake kit A126-55	$1,556.00
SSBC Force 10 Tri-Power rear disc conversion A126-48	$1,605.00
Total Cost:	$3,161.00
(prices from ssbrakes.com)

Following the factory brake line up to the metal brake line connector, the retaining clips were removed and the rubber line pulled free.
Following the factory brake line up to the metal brake line connector, the retaining clips
As you can see, this truck was equipped with a Belltech drop spindle, but fortunately, the SSBC kit will work with factory or aftermarket spindles.
As you can see, this truck was equipped with a Belltech drop spindle, but fortunately, the
The new SSBC vented 14-inch rotor was slipped over the lugs and two lug nuts were used to temporarily secure it for the caliper mounting.
The new SSBC vented 14-inch rotor was slipped over the lugs and two lug nuts were used to

Before installing the new aluminum three-piston caliper, the supplied braided stainless hose was secured to the caliper.
Before installing the new aluminum three-piston caliper, the supplied braided stainless ho
A couple of drops of Loctite were applied to the factory caliper mounting bolts and the new caliper was mounted to the spindle. Next up, the new braided high-pressure hose was run up to the hose block and tightened down. Zip ties were used to secure the hose to the control arm.
A couple of drops of Loctite were applied to the factory caliper mounting bolts and the ne
Just that easy, the front of our '07 GMC had 14-inch rotors and three-piston aluminum calipers ready to stop on a dime.
Just that easy, the front of our '07 GMC had 14-inch rotors and three-piston aluminum cali

RearMoving to the rear, the factory drum brakes reared their ugly head. We were about to fix that problem.
RearMoving to the rear, the factory drum brakes reared their ugly head. We were about to f
First things first, the gear fluid was drained from the diff and the diff cover removed exposing the ring-and-pinion. As you can see, the silver pin must be removed.
First things first, the gear fluid was drained from the diff and the diff cover removed ex
This close-up shows you the copper-colored C-clip that must be removed to pull the axles free. Using thin pliers, the C-clip was pulled free.
This close-up shows you the copper-colored C-clip that must be removed to pull the axles f