wyliek
08-09-2009, 05:10 PM
So I fucked up royally and welded a set of disc brackets from ruffstuff in the wrong spot, it is only off by 3/8" - 1/2".....the only solution other than removing and rewelding that I have thought of is to add a spacer between the hub and rotor, cutting an old rotor apart would give me a perfect spacer granted it is the correct thickness.....is this safe/ doable ? the only thing I am worried about is relying on the wheel studs to hold the discs and the spacer to the hubs what are your opinions ??
order another set of brackets
cut those ones off and redo it.
florida4x4
08-09-2009, 05:39 PM
you could shorten the axle or have billet rotors turned... :D
wyliek
08-09-2009, 06:28 PM
thanks mj the idea is to NOT do that because it costs money and would require time, cutting an old set of rotors would be cheap and it would only take minutes to install is there any reason I should avoid using a spacer?
JohnnyU
08-09-2009, 07:34 PM
order another set of brackets
cut those ones off and redo it.
This.
Brakes aren't usually a place where it's considered "ok" to half-ass something.
guidolyons
08-09-2009, 08:36 PM
This.
Brakes aren't usually a place where it's considered "ok" to half-ass something.
Xelevety billion. I'm not even sure why that idea would even cross your mind. Most 14BFF disc swaps the wheel studs are pretty short already. Even with longer studs I doubt you'd have enough thread engagement.
With some careful grinding, you *might* be able to salvage the set of brackets you have. But seriously, a new set of brackets is $50. Not worth half-assing it.
Maybe next time, you'll measure better and/or try a few tack welds and test fit before you burn it in. :flipoff2:
oldrivers
08-11-2009, 11:34 PM
try a rotor from a 78-79 ford front 60 , it has more backspacing built into it. im thinking about 1/2 inch or so . ca
GMCTruxrule
08-12-2009, 07:14 PM
My question would be why anyone given the choice of weld-on or bolt-on would choose weld-on brackets???
But thats just me
HAPPYJOHN
08-12-2009, 07:34 PM
my question would be why anyone given the choice of weld-on or bolt-on would choose weld-on brackets???
But thats just me
x2
Corey Young
08-12-2009, 08:27 PM
the idea is to NOT do that because it costs money and would require time
Just clamp some vice grips on the back line and use the front brakes.
randy92782
08-12-2009, 10:12 PM
Just clamp some vice grips on the back line and use the front brakes.
:laughing: you say that like its a bad thing.. I've actually done this to get me home when a wheel cylinder blew.
Buy new brackets and start over IMO