How to Remove Brake Rotors From a 1995 Chevy S-10 Pickup

The front brake rotors on a 1995 Chevrolet S-10 do the majority of the braking on the small truck, and the parts wear out anywhere from every 10,000-30,000 miles, depending on your driving habits. When it comes time to change those brake pads, it's also time to change or turn the rotors on the brakes as well. Without doing that, your new pads won't have as much surface area to use when braking, because of the grooves in the old model.

Difficulty: EasyInstructionsThings You'll Need:

Jack
Jack stands
Tire iron
1/2-inch ratchet and socket set
Metal hook
Flathead screwdriver
Cotter pin puller
Needle nose pliers
Open-end wrench set

Step 1
Break loose the lugs on the front tires using the tire iron, but do not remove them. Raise the front of the truck onto a set of jack stands with the jack, then take the tires off all the way using the tire iron.
Step 2
Remove the brake calipers from the front spindle with the 1/2-inch ratchet and socket. Once the caliper is slid off of the rotor, hang it from the front springs using the metal hook. Make sure there is zero tension on the brake lines so they don't get damaged.
Step 3
Use the flathead screwdriver to remove the grease cap in the middle of the brake rotor. Then undo the cotter pin that was underneath the cap using the cotter pin puller and a pair of needle-nosed pliers.
Step 4
Unscrew the castle nut on the end of the spindle with an open-end wrench, then pull off the nut and the washer behind it. Slide the rotor off of the spindle using your hands, and as you do so, tilt the top half back towards the center of the truck so that you don't drop the bearings out of the center.