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Leinie · 11-26-2002, 02:24 PM

Im having new front axle u-joints put in my Blazer, while their at it
i am having the bearings repacked and new brake pads and rotors turned ( if necessary ).
Shop quoted me $429 + tax. $ 130 Less if the brakes don't need work. Does that seem reasonable.
I will check the rotor thickness tonight before it goes in, Does anyone know the Minimum they can be? It's a 72 Blazer 4x4
Thanks.

cableguy0 · 11-26-2002, 02:44 PM

unless u have a rotor micrometer dont bother measuring them. anything else wont be accurate. dunno on the minimum thickness but if those rotors are original theres a good chance that they are rusting form the inside out and cant be cut to a good surface therefore u will need new rotors

ckhd · 11-26-2002, 07:11 PM

The minimum rotor thikness will be cast into the rotor itself.

Leinie · 11-26-2002, 08:47 PM

I checked the rotor thickness and I doubt they are gonna make it. ( according to the service manual - 1.230" min )
What should I expect to pay for new high quality rotors?

11-26-2002, 02:24 PM	#1
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	Having front end work done Im having new front axle u-joints put in my Blazer, while their at it i am having the bearings repacked and new brake pads and rotors turned ( if necessary ). Shop quoted me $429 + tax. $ 130 Less if the brakes don't need work. Does that seem reasonable. I will check the rotor thickness tonight before it goes in, Does anyone know the Minimum they can be? It's a 72 Blazer 4x4 Thanks.

11-26-2002, 02:44 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	unless u have a rotor micrometer dont bother measuring them. anything else wont be accurate. dunno on the minimum thickness but if those rotors are original theres a good chance that they are rusting form the inside out and cant be cut to a good surface therefore u will need new rotors __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-26-2002, 07:11 PM	#3
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	The minimum rotor thikness will be cast into the rotor itself. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

11-26-2002, 08:47 PM	#4
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	I checked the rotor thickness and I doubt they are gonna make it. ( according to the service manual - 1.230" min ) What should I expect to pay for new high quality rotors?



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