1997 K3500 4X4 Dually Front Brakes Questions!

[Supercharged111]

Ok, guy! Looking at some videos for front rotor removal on my '97 K3500 4X4 dually it seems that it is a pretty easy job.
I only find videos for a 2003 but the setup looks like mine.
Is it really this easy to just unbolt the outer "hub" that the rim bolts to from the rotor/hub assembly, remove caliper and bracket and slide the rotor off?
Here is a picture of what mine looks like. The picture is of a 2003 a guy is doing on YouTube. Mine looks exactly the same.

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Hub extender does come right off, but our trucks don't have those handy holes to run an extension through.

 

[454cid]

Is it really this easy to just unbolt the outer "hub" that the rim bolts to from the rotor/hub assembly, remove caliper and bracket and slide the rotor off?

Slide rotor off? LOL, no. They're pinned to the back of the hubs by the studs. It's a pain in the butt. You have to pull the hubs.

 

[wirlybird]

Ok, looks like it isn't that easy! Found another video of a more relevant year.

 

[RichLo]

I need to do this eventually on my 97 K3500 dually also... please post your struggles and solutions so I know what to expect.

 

[wirlybird]

If anyone has a recommendation on rotors - please let me know.
I am going to compare the cost of online vs. local auto parts store.

 

[Caman96]

Love my EBC rotors(SMOOTH faced)that were shipped. I’ve had a few bad incidents with shipped rotors, but I didn’t with EBC. $205.00/free shipping is a good price too.

https://www.buybrakes.com/ebc-brakes-rk7014-ultimax-oe-style-disc-brake-rotors-2-wheel-set

 

[Supercharged111]

My dually brake job begins at post 838.

Bought a CC Dually 454 Whipple

Dont forget to share with us as well. Only if it's good and achieves the desired result! The quickie I shot already is lame because nothing happens really.

www.gmt400.com

Not super detailed.

 

[df2x4]

I was thinking about them, but am also considering NEW Raysbestos Element3 calipers.

I was going to go with the Raybestos Element3 calipers as well, but they were on permanent back order when I was gathering parts.

 

[Caman96]

I was going to go with the Raybestos Element3 calipers as well, but they were on permanent back order when I was gathering parts.

I still have some time, but last I checked, one side( RAYBESTOS FRC4417N) is still unavailable. Been like that for awhile, so I emailed Raysbestos and they they just said “both sides are still in production”.
Just checked…still mostly out of stock.

 

[wirlybird]

Thanks for all of the input.
I think rotors will likely come from O'Reilly's local as they start a$100 each and go up from there. As mentioned, a warped rotor is easier to deal with locally. Good advice!

My one remaining question, for now -
Torque specs for the 4 bolts that hold the hub on
Torque specs for the 8 nuts/studs that hold hub, rotor and wheel adapter together.
I don't have a service manual and imagine they are pricey. So far no joy with Google.