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#301 of 340 What brand of rotors / pads should I buy? by topsail33 Dec 22, 2007 (2:59 pm)
Hi all. I have a '00 Silv ext. cab 4x4, 4.8L auto, with 95k miles.   The parking brake shoes are shot, and the rear rotors look like they're in need of replacement. I had all my rotors turned back around 45k miles.   I was wondering if anyone had comments about Napa-brand rotors / pads? They are the closest parts store to me, and I like them. If not Napa, what would you recommend? OEM ? This is a truck that gets little-use, so I don't need any HD or cross-drilled (over-priced) stuff.   Thanks - Mark Replies to this message: dlovesb (Dec 22, 2007 4:02 pm)
#302 of 340 Re: What brand of rotors / pads should I buy? [topsail33] by dlovesb Dec 22, 2007 (4:02 pm)
Replying to: topsail33 (Dec 22, 2007 2:59 pm) Hi Mark, I just replaced my brakes. I went with ceramic pads. They last longer and hardly any brake dust. Autozone sells them or even NAPA should. I highly recomend them. How are your brake shields behind the rear brakes? If they are rusted out, you should replace those as long as you are doing the brakes. That is if you plan on keeping the truck. If they are gone then your emergency brakes will go. It is costly for labor for this. I didn't have mine done yet. David.
#303 of 340 Fog Lights by ljtoolman Dec 23, 2007 (2:18 pm)
I have 2002 Silverado. I was wondering , is there any upgrade for the factory fog lights. I have one burned out and would like to upgrade to something brighter. Maybe those "blue lights". Any suggestions ? Replies to this message: dlovesb (Dec 24, 2007 5:37 pm) obyone (Dec 24, 2007 6:01 pm)
#304 of 340 Re: Fog Lights [ljtoolman] by dlovesb Dec 24, 2007 (5:37 pm)
Replying to: ljtoolman (Dec 23, 2007 2:18 pm) Well my friend I have also wanted to up grade or add a set of foglights to the extra two vented slots underneath the front bumperof my truck 99 silverado. These lights have a particular shape to them. They are exspensive to replace. I would check to see if you can take the bulb out from behind like your regular headlamp and maybe swap it for a blue bulb similar size. Otherwise if you use aftermarket to fill the space it looks cheap. I did see a silverado with hd headlights and it looks awesome! it is in my neighborhood. it must of cost him a fortune to convert the lights. David
#305 of 340 Re: Fog Lights [ljtoolman] by obyone Dec 24, 2007 (6:01 pm)
Replying to: ljtoolman (Dec 23, 2007 2:18 pm) The stock bulb requires a Sylvania 880. The upgrade to that is the 893. However, the 893 will melt the plastic housing and possibly cause a fire. How do I know this? Been there done that. Replace the bulb with the 880.
#306 of 340 Headlights by ljtoolman Dec 26, 2007 (9:58 am)
Has anyone tried those new sylvania silverstar ultras ? Are they worth the $50 bucks for two bulbs ? They claim in the add that they give a wider path which would be great where we live due to the large deer population. Replies to this message: obyone (Dec 26, 2007 10:40 am) dlovesb (Dec 26, 2007 6:42 pm)
#307 of 340 Re: Headlights [ljtoolman] by obyone Dec 26, 2007 (10:40 am)
Replying to: ljtoolman (Dec 26, 2007 9:58 am) Silverstar ultras are good bulbs increasing visibility. Downside is that average life is one year or less.
#308 of 340 Re: Headlights [ljtoolman] by dlovesb Dec 26, 2007 (6:42 pm)
Replying to: ljtoolman (Dec 26, 2007 9:58 am) ljtoolman, I also wanted the brighter lights. I asked my local AUTOZONE store about which one was the best. They told me they are all the same. That they really don't make much of a difference. I had bought some in the past and I agree. The only way to get brighter as far as I can see is to replace the headlights with a HD kit. It makes a huge difference! It is pricey though. That is my opinion.David.
#309 of 340 2000 What size are the brake caliper Torx bolts? by topsail33 Dec 28, 2007 (12:48 pm)
I should have posed this question before I made 3 trips to the parts store, trying to find the right Torx socket.   2000 Silverado - front brake calipers: I've tried a T50 (too small) and a T-60 (too big). Is it a T-55? Where/who carries it?   Thanks! Replies to this message: dlovesb (Dec 29, 2007 6:54 am) topsail33 (Dec 29, 2007 2:53 pm)
#310 of 340 1995 Silverado cutting out by mmudd Dec 29, 2007 (5:52 am)
I have a 1995 Chevy Silverado 4x4. I have had at to 3 different mechanics. When on the highway and I try to excelerate to pass the truck falls on it's face (cuts out but don't die) then when it gets up to speed it regains power. This also happens at stop signs, idols real rough, but not all the time and it is usually warmed up before it does it. The last 2 mechanics changed the egr valve and thermostat and ran machines on it. Replies to this message: dlovesb (Dec 29, 2007 6:57 am) ljtoolman (Dec 29, 2007 8:03 am) 93z71 (Mar 04, 2009 2:19 pm)

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