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05-23-2012, 11:03 PM
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Re-drilling rotors
Has anyone ever tried to re-drill 5-lug disk rotors for 6-lug? I want to convert to disks on my 66 but i would like to keep my 6-lug rally wheels, plus i don't really want to change the rear. I have a complete front and rear from a 72 to do a swap with. I tried one of the rotors with the wheel studs removed up to a 6-lug wheel and it looks like if the holes were welded and re-drilled it would work. Just wondering if anyone else has tried this and if so did it work out for you?
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05-23-2012, 11:39 PM
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Re: Re-drilling rotors
If it were me, I would just buy some six lug rotors.
I put disc brakes on my 68 and kept it six lug. Good luck! Keith |
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05-24-2012, 02:48 AM
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Re: Re-drilling rotors
You can buy the conversion rotors from the truck and car shop. That will let you keep them 6 lug. I did the same thing when I put an '83 subframe in my brothers '62. They're part #60-152011 and they run $75.00 each.
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05-24-2012, 07:30 AM
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Re: Re-drilling rotors
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 FYI - I tried laying these two patterns out in AutoCAD some years ago. Regardless of position, one of the (6) holes will partially overlap (breakout) in one of the (5) holes. I suppose it could be welded up and re-drilled, but I'm with the guys above. Unless you are a "full-on" welder and machinist, I'll bet you can buy the new rotors for less $$$. |
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05-24-2012, 11:06 AM
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Re: Re-drilling rotors
Thanks for the replies. I didn't realize new ones could be bought for $75 each. That's probably what i'm going to do as i already have everything else to do the brake swap. I like keeping the cost down on this stuff but if $150 will make life easier i'm all for it.
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05-26-2012, 07:04 AM
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Re: Re-drilling rotors
Just for info we redrill and plug all axles-shorten rear ends-axles- all makes
95.00 to plug and redrill a pair |
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