Rotors Riveted...how do I replace them?
08-27-2001, 01:53 AM
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Re: Rotors Riveted...how do I replace them? (TJKirby82CE)
Drill the rivets out. Start with a small drill bit and progressively use a larger one until you can knock the rivet head off.
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08-27-2001, 01:56 AM
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Re: Rotors Riveted...how do I replace them? (TJKirby82CE)
On my 75 I just ground the heads off the rivets and knocked them out with a punch. :smash: When I purchased my new rotors I also purchased a rivet set with them. I have been told you can get rotors that you don't need to rivet on but I'm not sure if thats a true statement or not.
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08-27-2001, 02:05 AM
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Re: Rotors Riveted...how do I replace them? (TJKirby82CE)
Ok I know how to get them off now. But how do I put them back on....do I need some type of rivet machine, or what, please be detailed this is my first front end rebuild.-TK
Thanks guys! :smash:
Thanks guys! :smash:
08-27-2001, 03:15 AM
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Re: Rotors Riveted...how do I replace them? (TJKirby82CE)
I put the rivet through the hub and the rotor then set one end of the rivet on a piece of steel round stalk and hammered the other end flat. If you have access to riveter or a press it would be a heck of a lot less work, believe me!The way I did it takes a lot of :smash:
08-27-2001, 08:18 AM
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Re: Rotors Riveted...how do I replace them? (TJKirby82CE)
You don't need to re-rivet the rotors to the hub, unless you're after that NCRS look. The hub & rotor were originally rivetted to ease assembly at the plant.
08-28-2001, 10:52 AM
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Re: Rotors Riveted...how do I replace them? (TJKirby82CE)
The rivets do not need to be replaced. Also, if your current rotors are not to bad they can be turned on the car. I had this done at our local Western Auto for about $75.00.
