Spliting Rotor from Front Hub
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Spliting Rotor from Front Hub
What is the BEST way to REMOVE the rivets from the from rotors 
?????? I would like to leave the hub on the spindle while removeing the rivets on the rotor. Has any body bought 
rotors from R1Concepts(ON E-BAY) complete set for $150.00(drill and slotted and zinc coated).
Thanks for the HELP!!!!
?????? I would like to leave the hub on the spindle while removeing the rivets on the rotor. Has any body bought rotors from R1Concepts(ON E-BAY) complete set for $150.00(drill and slotted and zinc coated).Thanks for the HELP!!!!
Burning Brakes
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What is the BEST way to REMOVE the rivets from the from rotors?
Steve
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Originally Posted by Steve's74
Center punch each rivet in the center, start drilling with a 3/16" bit. Drill about 1/2" deep. Then move up progessively in bit sizes untill the head pops off. I usually finish removing the head with a 1/2" bit. You will likely have to use a punch to drive the rivet in.
Steve
Steve
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From: North Easton Mass
Originally Posted by ShaneLU97
How critical is it top replace the rivets? I am planning doing my brakes this weekend but was planning on leaving them out.
Rick B.
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From: Potomac Falls VA
Originally Posted by Blair Winch Project
You don't need to replace the rivets. Put a mark on the rotor relative to the hub and reassemble.
Rick B.
Rick B.
I guess I should have specific when I said doing my brakes....MC, calipers, pads and rotors and lines all getting replaced.
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Originally Posted by agteacher
What is the BEST way to REMOVE the rivets from the from rotors ?????? I would like to leave the hub on the spindle while removeing the rivets on the rotor. Has any body bought rotors from R1Concepts(ON E-BAY) complete set for $150.00(drill and slotted and zinc coated).
Thanks for the HELP!!!!
?????? I would like to leave the hub on the spindle while removeing the rivets on the rotor. Has any body bought rotors from R1Concepts(ON E-BAY) complete set for $150.00(drill and slotted and zinc coated).Thanks for the HELP!!!!
I would buy:
Raybestos PGPlus for $23 - Raybestos BruteStop for $52.
You can find these prices online - plus shipping.
I've never shopped there, but try rockauto.com for reference.
quote:
BRUTESTOP™ Rotors are designed specifically for today’s driving enthusiasts who care about rotor visibility. (for show)
http://www.raybestos.com/usa/rotors.htm
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Originally Posted by agteacher
What is the BEST way to REMOVE the rivets from the from rotors ?????? I would like to leave the hub on the spindle while removeing the rivets on the rotor. Has any body bought rotors from R1Concepts(ON E-BAY) complete set for $150.00(drill and slotted and zinc coated).
Thanks for the HELP!!!!
?????? I would like to leave the hub on the spindle while removeing the rivets on the rotor. Has any body bought rotors from R1Concepts(ON E-BAY) complete set for $150.00(drill and slotted and zinc coated).Thanks for the HELP!!!!
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The rotors were riveted to the hub (and rear spindle too) at the factory and "turned" as a unit to remove runout.
If you replace the rotors, there's no guarantee that you won't have runout, causing air pumping into the calipers, and progressive spongy braking. Use a dial indicator to check the runout, or you can buy O ring or Zero Tolerance caliper kits.
You can also try to shim the rotor to remove runout. This is how brake problems begin for many owners, and lead to many posts about "loss of brakes" or "spongy brakes". Chuck
If you replace the rotors, there's no guarantee that you won't have runout, causing air pumping into the calipers, and progressive spongy braking. Use a dial indicator to check the runout, or you can buy O ring or Zero Tolerance caliper kits.
You can also try to shim the rotor to remove runout. This is how brake problems begin for many owners, and lead to many posts about "loss of brakes" or "spongy brakes". Chuck
Burning Brakes
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From: In the Beautiful Shenandoah Valley of VA
Originally Posted by Chuck Gongloff
The rotors were riveted to the hub (and rear spindle too) at the factory and "turned" as a unit to remove runout.
If you replace the rotors, there's no guarantee that you won't have runout, causing air pumping into the calipers, and progressive spongy braking. Use a dial indicator to check the runout, or you can buy O ring or Zero Tolerance caliper kits.
You can also try to shim the rotor to remove runout. This is how brake problems begin for many owners, and lead to many posts about "loss of brakes" or "spongy brakes". Chuck
If you replace the rotors, there's no guarantee that you won't have runout, causing air pumping into the calipers, and progressive spongy braking. Use a dial indicator to check the runout, or you can buy O ring or Zero Tolerance caliper kits.
You can also try to shim the rotor to remove runout. This is how brake problems begin for many owners, and lead to many posts about "loss of brakes" or "spongy brakes". Chuck
Excellent points that I should have included.Steve
