Brake Disc Rivets
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Brake Disc Rivets
Is it necessary to rivet the rear brake disc to the spindle? Planned to forget the rivets but not sure if some purpose is served. Close to assembling the '66's spindles but have to rivet the discs first if I decide to do it. No rivets when I took them apart. Doing an original restoration but don't plan to have NCRS judged. Doubt this would be checked anyway. Thoughts?
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From: St. Joseph Mo
I had to drill out the rivits on one side of mine thirty years ago. On the other side they were gone already. Never replaced 'em.
Some fellows I have noticed use a hex socket button head cap screw to take their place by tapping the holes in the spindle. I forget what the size is.
The advantage of rivits or screws is less trouble with rotor run out when you R & R the wheel.
Some fellows I have noticed use a hex socket button head cap screw to take their place by tapping the holes in the spindle. I forget what the size is.
The advantage of rivits or screws is less trouble with rotor run out when you R & R the wheel.
