Brake Rotors Riveted On?
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Brake Rotors Riveted On?
Putting brake pads on the '71 today for the first time, and it looks like the rotors are riveted to the hub assembly?
They're in great shape (no turning required), so it's not a big deal. I just wasn't expecting that.
They're in great shape (no turning required), so it's not a big deal. I just wasn't expecting that.
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That means they have never been off or someone re-riveted them. Which never happens...............
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
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Sounds like a pretty original car. My fronts were drilled when I got my car. The rears, I had to drill to get them off.
My car was well used when I got it though.
My car was well used when I got it though.
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You don't have to remove them if you don't want to but it would be a good idea to check for runout. If you don't know how to do that a good brake shop should.
When the bearings wear the wheel...wobbles...and that's runout. That can lead to a lot of problems including pitting inside the brake caliper's pistons, and excess air being sucked into the lines.
It's just a good idea to check...plus you'll know how good the condition of your wheel bearings is.
When the bearings wear the wheel...wobbles...and that's runout. That can lead to a lot of problems including pitting inside the brake caliper's pistons, and excess air being sucked into the lines.
It's just a good idea to check...plus you'll know how good the condition of your wheel bearings is.
