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*Shane* · 06-09-2007, 10:28 AM

you also want to be very careful when re-drilling a load bearing component that is made out of cast iron ...

SCOTI · 06-09-2007, 11:54 AM

I agree w/Shane so I found a source for billet hubs that utilize the same inner/outer bearings. The main item I'm still digging for info on is the possibility of spindle variations.

I'm prob just being overly cautious since we all know Baer modifies truck spindles to work w/C5 stuff.

Jkade..... You're on the money w/re-drilling the bolt pattern on C5 rotors. What have you found on the cost of the rotors & the cost of machining?

jkade · 06-09-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I agree w/Shane so I found a source for billet hubs that utilize the same inner/outer bearings. The main item I'm still digging for info on is the possibility of spindle variations.

I'm prob just being overly cautious since we all know Baer modifies truck spindles to work w/C5 stuff.

Jkade..... You're on the money w/re-drilling the bolt pattern on C5 rotors. What have you found on the cost of the rotors & the cost of machining?

If you go with a zinc plating and send them to moser you are going to have around $300 in them. Maybe I can find someone local to do it but moser charges $60 for redrilling both. The rotors are going to be around $200 to $250 if you go zinc plated.

SCOTI · 06-09-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jkade

If you go with a zinc plating and send them to moser you are going to have around $300 in them. Maybe I can find someone local to do it but moser charges $60 for redrilling both. The rotors are going to be around $200 to $250 if you go zinc plated.

The source I found was $52ea for plain, un-coated, C5/C6 (325mm x 32mm) front rotors w/a 5x5 pattern & a 3.063" big-bore center hole.

jkade · 06-09-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

The source I found was $52ea for plain, un-coated, C5/C6 (325mm x 32mm) front rotors w/a 5x5 pattern & a 3.063" big-bore center hole.

Daum that is a deal, "you have been doing your homework". Maybe if we put our head together we could make something work.

BarryB · 06-09-2007, 10:20 PM

Hey guys if there is a market for this rotors. I have the ability to drill these rotors. You send me your rotors ill drill them and send them back. I'll have to do one and come up with a price.

jkade · 06-10-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BarryB

Hey guys if there is a market for this rotors. I have the ability to drill these rotors. You send me your rotors ill drill them and send them back. I'll have to do one and come up with a price.

I will keep you in mind for sure. Hopefully someone can come up with a cheaper kit for all of us. I think I could do the spindle work and make a bracket for the c5 caliper but maybe someone will find a hub.

BarryB · 06-13-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jkade

I will keep you in mind for sure. Hopefully someone can come up with a cheaper kit for all of us. I think I could do the spindle work and make a bracket for the c5 caliper but maybe someone will find a hub.

If I knew there could be a calling for these rotors. I could buy they rotors myself and then sell them to the guys. I am definatelly interested in doing something of this nature on my truck. 500 hp on pump gas. I need some good WHOA!!!! power.

kbs71 · 06-14-2007, 10:15 AM

have any of you thought of just changing the bearings in the rotor (to make it fit our spindles)? This was something I thought of but haven't had time to research. i would think finding a race that matches the rotor and a bearing with the inner diamater that matches our spindle, should be easier to do than change or machine spindles.

just a thought...

SCOTI · 06-14-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kbs71

have any of you thought of just changing the bearings in the rotor (to make it fit our spindles)? This was something I thought of but haven't had time to research. i would think finding a race that matches the rotor and a bearing with the inner diamater that matches our spindle, should be easier to do than change or machine spindles.

just a thought...

You also have to consider the spacing of the bearings on the spindle shaft.

itsmike2k · 06-14-2007, 11:34 AM

Plus no matter what to put larger rotos the spindel has to have some work done, like the caliper ears.. So have you put the hubs you were talking about and the c5 rotos on a 71-72 spindel yet?

itsmike2k · 06-14-2007, 01:49 PM

I was just looking and 69-77 chevelles use the same brake pads as our p/u's so that would mean they use the same caliper right? So the rotors should be close if not the same right? Seems like you could take a chevelle 13" rotor and make that work.. Actually alot of cars use the d052 brake pads especially the big cars and limos.. Just a thought

SCOTI · 06-14-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by itsmike2k

I was just looking and 69-77 chevelles use the same brake pads as our p/u's so that would mean they use the same caliper right? So the rotors should be close if not the same right? Seems like you could take a chevelle 13" rotor and make that work.. Actually alot of cars use the d052 brake pads especially the big cars and limos.. Just a thought

Should be the same calipers & pads.

It's the bearing spacing on the spindles shaft I haven't be able to measure. I was going to measure a rotor/spindle for a 94 Impala SS & compare it to one of my 1/2 ton truck disc spindle & parts to see how close..... or far we are from something being interchangeable.

itsmike2k · 06-14-2007, 02:51 PM

A 94 ss uses different brake pads.

SCOTI · 06-14-2007, 03:35 PM

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A 94 ss uses different brake pads.

Then I would measure B-body stuff.

06-09-2007, 10:28 AM	#26
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SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Will a chevelle spindle work? I agree w/Shane so I found a source for billet hubs that utilize the same inner/outer bearings. The main item I'm still digging for info on is the possibility of spindle variations. I'm prob just being overly cautious since we all know Baer modifies truck spindles to work w/C5 stuff. Jkade..... You're on the money w/re-drilling the bolt pattern on C5 rotors. What have you found on the cost of the rotors & the cost of machining? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 06-09-2007 at 11:55 AM.

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06-14-2007, 10:15 AM	#34
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06-14-2007, 11:34 AM	#36
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Will a chevelle spindle work? Plus no matter what to put larger rotos the spindel has to have some work done, like the caliper ears.. So have you put the hubs you were talking about and the c5 rotos on a 71-72 spindel yet? __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

06-14-2007, 01:49 PM	#37
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Will a chevelle spindle work? I was just looking and 69-77 chevelles use the same brake pads as our p/u's so that would mean they use the same caliper right? So the rotors should be close if not the same right? Seems like you could take a chevelle 13" rotor and make that work.. Actually alot of cars use the d052 brake pads especially the big cars and limos.. Just a thought __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

06-14-2007, 02:51 PM	#39
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Will a chevelle spindle work? A 94 ss uses different brake pads. __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750



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