1.00 to 1.25 rotors

[Taubert83]

Not exactly sure which my truck has but just confirming that going from 1" to 1.25" rotors would require calipers, spindles, rotors? Anthing i'm missing? Going to be ordering drop spindles, and it seems that 1.25" rotor spindles are alot cheaper than spindles with 1" spindles. Any pros/cons from going one way or the other? Thanks again

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Taubert83

Not exactly sure which my truck has but just confirming that going from 1" to 1.25" rotors would require calipers, spindles, rotors? Anthing i'm missing? Going to be ordering drop spindles, and it seems that 1.25" rotor spindles are alot cheaper than spindles with 1" spindles. Any pros/cons from going one way or the other? Thanks again

You are correct.
One of the rotor bearings is different also.
The only reason I went with 1" rotor/spindle combo, was to allow a "bolt-on" install (no grinding) of my Boss 338 wheels.
Other than that,... I see no advantage of using 1" Light Duty Rotors over the HD 1-1/4" rotors.

[stroker87]

Originally Posted by Taubert83

Not exactly sure which my truck has but just confirming that going from 1" to 1.25" rotors would require calipers, spindles, rotors? Anthing i'm missing? Going to be ordering drop spindles, and it seems that 1.25" rotor spindles are alot cheaper than spindles with 1" spindles. Any pros/cons from going one way or the other? Thanks again

I done this to my truck the brakes do feel a little bit better, have not had any trouble/problems I swapped cause I found the spindles CHEAP and didnt know there was a difference in rotor thickness when i purchased them but was not really a big deal to me since i was putting all new brakes and rotors on my truck any way

1.25 drop spindles
1.25 rotors
1.25 calipers
1.25 caliper brake hoses
correct pads

the brake hoses i bought from a local parts place they needed to be slightly bent at the banjo fitting to fit flush on the caliper was no big deal i locked them in a vice then bent them a "little" for the proper clearance every thing else was plug and play

Originally Posted by lolife99

You are correct.
One of the rotor bearings is different also.
The only reason I went with 1" rotor/spindle combo, was to allow a "bolt-on" install (no grinding) of my Boss 338 wheels.
Other than that,... I see no advantage of using 1" Light Duty Rotors over the HD 1-1/4" rotors.

what do you mean (no grinding)? BTW The brakes do feel better witch I like since the truck gos down the 1/4 mile a lot

[Taubert83]

Oh yes forgot the bearings, thanks lolife99. I have read a little about the there being an issure with some wheels with the dust cap i think? Gathering as much info as i can before i start buying/tearing into my truck. Thanks again guys