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Question about 70-72 front disks
« on: February 28, 2013 - 07:02:12 AM »
As odd as it sounds, I was wondering if it is possible to machine or "turn" the rotors on these model years. I have a complete set and would like to replace the front drums on my car, but the rotors need resurfacing. I know most places resurface the rotors by bolting them down on a bench, but can this be done with a rotor/hub assembly such as the factory setup?

For some reason new rotors for the 70-72 style are crazy expensive at around $160 each here at a local parts store. The 73 and up are about 1/3 of that price.

My dilemma is this, once I refresh the braking system with new calipers, rotors and hoses, I will have spent roughly $500. For $675 I can get a full wilwood set.

Any input helps!
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Re: Question about 70-72 front disks
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2013 - 07:44:49 AM »
virtually any rotor can be turned on a brake lathe so that would be the first approach .
 if that fails I believe there is a spacer for the hub from Doctor Diff to adapt the larger 73 rotor I would also use the larger Cordoba rotor & the adapters for the caliper also available from Dr Diff

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