By Core Brake Parts Tech Team — Circleville, OH warehouse
Short answer: The Silverado 1500 runs 4-wheel discs across GMT900, K2XX, and T1XX, all 6-lug. Fronts are vented 330 mm on GMT900/K2XX, growing to about 345 mm on T1XX; rears are 345 mm vented single-piston. Parking brake is drum-in-hat shoes. This guide walks through the exact diagnostic steps, replacement thresholds, product comparisons, and cost breakdown so you can decide with confidence whether to DIY or take it to a shop.
Direct experience note: we ship these parts daily from our Circleville, OH warehouse to customers across the country. The picks in this guide reflect what fits, what lasts, and what our repeat-buyer mechanics come back for.
The parts that fix this — verified to fit your Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2007-2018 Silverado 1500 Rear Complete Brake Kit with Calipers - Detroit Axle — $393.99
- 2014-2018 Silverado 1500 2015-2020 Escalade Full 4-Wheel Truck and Tow Brake Kit - Power Stop Z36 K6560-36 — $755.99
- 2019-2024 Silverado 1500 2021-2024 Escalade Full 4-Wheel Brake Kit - Power Stop CRK8171 Fully-Coated Rotors + Z17 Ceramic Pads — $687.99
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What to Know About Silverado 1500 Brake Replacement
Understanding Silverado 1500 brake replacement matters because it directly affects stopping distance, brake pedal feel, and how often you replace consumables. Getting it right the first time saves both money and follow-up shop visits.
- All three generations share a 6 x 139.7 mm (6-lug) bolt pattern, so wheels interchange across GMT900, K2XX, and T1XX.
- Front rotors are vented on every generation; GMT900 and K2XX fronts measure 330 mm (13.0 in) with a dual-piston caliper.
- The rear rotor is 345 mm (13.6 in) vented on all three generations, larger in diameter than the front but driven by a single-piston caliper.
- T1XX (2019 and up) enlarged the front rotor to roughly 345 mm (13.6 in) and adds a 6-piston Brembo front option on top trims.
- The parking brake is a drum-in-hat design: small shoes expand inside the rear rotor's hat section, not a separate drum.
- Some base GMT900 trucks shipped with rear drums, but 4-wheel disc was standard on nearly all 1500 models.
Spec Chart by Vehicle Class
| Vehicle class | Pad thickness | Rotor thickness |
|---|---|---|
| GMT900 (2007-2013) | Front: 330 mm (13.0 in) vented, dual-piston | Rear: 345 mm (13.6 in) vented, single-piston; 6-lug |
| K2XX (2014-2018) | Front: 330 mm (13.0 in) vented, dual-piston | Rear: 345 mm (13.6 in) vented, single-piston; 6-lug |
| T1XX (2019-2024) | Front: ~345 mm (13.6 in) vented; 6-piston Brembo option | Rear: 345 mm (13.6 in) vented, single-piston; 6-lug |
| Parking brake (all gens) | Drum-in-hat shoes inside rear rotor hat | Foot-pedal actuated; not a separate rear drum |
| Lug pattern (all gens) | 6 x 139.7 mm (6 x 5.5 in), hub-centric | Six lug nuts per wheel; torque ~140 lb-ft |
How to Diagnose or Replace
- Loosen the six lug nuts, then lift the truck and support it on jack stands before removing the wheel.
- Remove the two caliper slide bolts, lift the caliper off, and hang it from the frame with wire.
- Slide out the old pads, then unbolt the two caliper bracket bolts to free the bracket.
- Pull the old rotor off the hub; strike it with a hammer if rust has seized it.
- Clean the hub face, mount the new rotor, and reinstall the bracket to factory torque.
- Compress the piston straight in, fit new pads, remount the caliper, and torque the slide bolts.
- Reinstall the wheel, torque lugs to spec, then pump the pedal firm before driving.
Once diagnosis is complete, order the exact replacement parts for your vehicle - fitment matters. Related Silverado 1500 brake replacement products are listed in the next section.
Recommended Parts and Where to Buy
Every product below is in stock at our Circleville, OH warehouse and ships same-day when ordered before 2 PM Eastern. Free shipping on orders over $75.
If your exact vehicle is not listed, use the site search or filter the full brake parts collection by year and make.
Cost Breakdown - DIY vs Shop
| Job | DIY parts only | Shop parts and labor |
|---|---|---|
| Front rotors + pads (parts, per axle) | $120-$260 | Both 330 mm front rotors plus a pad set, economy to premium coated |
| Rear rotors + pads (parts, per axle) | $110-$240 | Both 345 mm vented rear rotors plus a pad set |
| Full 4-wheel brake job (parts only) | $230-$500 | All four rotors and pads; more for HD or towing-package rotors |
| Shop labor (installed, per axle) | $150-$300 | Roughly 1 to 1.5 hours per axle on top of parts cost |
DIY savings scale with vehicle size and job complexity. A full-size truck brake job saves $450-700 in labor. For most passenger cars, plan on 90-120 minutes per axle for pads only, 2-3 hours for pads plus rotors.
Install Tips - Where Most DIYers Go Wrong
- Rear caliper pistons press straight in with a C-clamp and need no twisting, because the parking brake is a separate drum-in-hat shoe.
- Torque lug nuts to about 140 lb-ft in a star pattern on all three generations' 6 x 139.7 mm hubs.
- Bed in new pads with 8 to 10 moderate 40-to-10 mph stops, avoiding a full hard stop while the brakes are hot.
Key Takeaways
- The Silverado 1500 runs 4-wheel discs across GMT900, K2XX, and T1XX, all 6-lug. Fronts are vented 330 mm on GMT900/K2XX, growing to about 345 mm on T1XX; rears are 345 mm vented single-piston. Parking brake is drum-in-hat shoes.
- Measure friction material and rotor thickness at every tire rotation - catches wear before it becomes damage.
- Replace pads at 3 mm; below 2 mm is unsafe.
- Loaded calipers (with brackets, pads, and hoses) save 1-1.5 hours of labor per side over bare calipers.
- Bed new pads properly with 8-10 medium stops from 40 to 10 mph.
- Free shipping on orders over $75; same-day shipping on in-stock orders before 2 PM Eastern.
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