Does anyone know a source to find front end Disk rotors and Rear end Drums? The ones I have are all rusted, and the bolts are broke off. I can't mount my wheels correctly, because of the 4 possible bolts, I may only have 2 that work. The others seem to have broken off, or are missing completely.
I need 2 Disk (front) and 2 Drum (rear) for a 1970 N600
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I need 2 Disk (front) and 2 Drum (rear) for a 1972 N600
A source for NEW ones would be nice, but if anyone has some used ones that I could use for now, that would be great.
Mike S.
SF Bay Area
Front Disk Rotors, Rear Drums
Re: Front Disk Rotors, Rear Drums
Sounds like your studs broke off. If you remove the drums you will be
able to pound through the broken stud and hammer in a new stud, it's
easy to do. On the fronts it's even easier as the rotors have nothing
to do with the studs, the studs are pressed into the hubs. Just pound
out the busted piece and pull in a new stud with a lug nut and a 3/8"
flat washer.
If your working surface of the disc & drums are rusty, just have them
machined to a new surfacem Minimum thickness for the rotor is
supposed to be 9mm but I have used them down to 8mm. The outside
appearance of the rear drum is lumpy giving it a rusty texture, I
usually just sand them or use wire wheel to remove the rust, have
never surfaced one as you have to pull the bearings and the rear
brakes are mostly for decoration anyway.
I have lots of studs for a buck each if you need them. If you tow
your car down and leave it with me I can make any repairs you need
including keys :-)
Miles
able to pound through the broken stud and hammer in a new stud, it's
easy to do. On the fronts it's even easier as the rotors have nothing
to do with the studs, the studs are pressed into the hubs. Just pound
out the busted piece and pull in a new stud with a lug nut and a 3/8"
flat washer.
If your working surface of the disc & drums are rusty, just have them
machined to a new surfacem Minimum thickness for the rotor is
supposed to be 9mm but I have used them down to 8mm. The outside
appearance of the rear drum is lumpy giving it a rusty texture, I
usually just sand them or use wire wheel to remove the rust, have
never surfaced one as you have to pull the bearings and the rear
brakes are mostly for decoration anyway.
I have lots of studs for a buck each if you need them. If you tow
your car down and leave it with me I can make any repairs you need
including keys :-)
Miles