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boataddict26 · 07-04-2003, 07:00 PM

to get smaller callipers? I want to know if I have 1 1/4 rotors now, and I get 1in rotors can I use my same calipers on the smaller rotors?
Thanks,
Mike

**swervin ervin** · 07-04-2003, 07:20 PM

No.

boataddict26 · 07-04-2003, 09:15 PM

Thanks Swervin. Can you tell me what the small calipers will run me?

87 STEPPER · 07-05-2003, 04:13 PM

Why would you want to degrade your brake sys????

Mike allready gave you the answer.

But the smaller rotor's will not mount onto your spindles axel either the bearings are smaller on the smaller rotor's and bigger on the big rotor's .

Sooooo if you really want to down grade your brake system then you will need to replace every thing to................................smaller

spindle's
rotor's & bearing's
caliper's

boataddict26 · 07-05-2003, 04:44 PM

I was wanting to buy the lowering spindles that are for sale on the parts board but they are for 1in rotors. I was gonna buy his 1in rotors too but now that I know that I will have to replace everything I dont think it is worth it.

apstguy · 07-06-2003, 04:20 PM

They make plenty of drop spindles for the 1 1/4 rotors b/c that was what most of these trucks came from the factory with. I say do it right and get the correct ones.

boataddict26 · 07-06-2003, 06:12 PM

Yea your right!! I am going to do it right the first time. It will cost more money but will be worth it.

07-04-2003, 07:00 PM	#1
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	1 1/4 to 1? Will I need.... to get smaller callipers? I want to know if I have 1 1/4 rotors now, and I get 1in rotors can I use my same calipers on the smaller rotors? Thanks, Mike __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-04-2003, 07:20 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	No. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

07-04-2003, 09:15 PM	#3
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Thanks Swervin. Can you tell me what the small calipers will run me? __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-05-2003, 04:13 PM	#4
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Why would you want to degrade your brake sys???? Mike allready gave you the answer. But the smaller rotor's will not mount onto your spindles axel either the bearings are smaller on the smaller rotor's and bigger on the big rotor's . Sooooo if you really want to down grade your brake system then you will need to replace every thing to................................smaller spindle's rotor's & bearing's caliper's __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

07-05-2003, 04:44 PM	#5
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	I was wanting to buy the lowering spindles that are for sale on the parts board but they are for 1in rotors. I was gonna buy his 1in rotors too but now that I know that I will have to replace everything I dont think it is worth it. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-06-2003, 04:20 PM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	They make plenty of drop spindles for the 1 1/4 rotors b/c that was what most of these trucks came from the factory with. I say do it right and get the correct ones. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

07-06-2003, 06:12 PM	#7
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Yea your right!! I am going to do it right the first time. It will cost more money but will be worth it. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.



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