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drilling 5 lug rotors for 4 lug hub??

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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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drilling 5 lug rotors for 4 lug hub??

Does anyone have a write up for running the bigger 5 lug rotors and 4 piston calipers on 4 lug hub assembleys. (can you drill them for 4 lugs) I heard that the nizzan 240's are doing it. so i was wondering if any one here has. Let me know. Thanks Rob I have a 86 rx7 na
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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just swap it out fool. why go through all the extra work when it just swaps? do a search on the 5 lug swap.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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I think 85rotarypower May have done it.(his Name is LEVI.)..try Pm'ing him and ask him For some "pointers".I am sure he would be Helpfull.he is a Great guy to Deal with(tell him I sent you!)..Good Luck man.STYX.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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search for 5 lug swap...its super easy
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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the Poster Is Asking to USE the Bigger Diameter of the Brakes and Still retain the four Bolt Pattern ROB..(he would rather Not have it FIVE bolt)..if I may..I would Suggest a Machinist could help you..I am assuming They would fill in the Five holes and then Re-do the bolt Pattern to FOUR...BUT as mentioned in One of your Earlier Inquiries,it has to be Done precisely,Or you are going to have "**** Happen"..the Rotor will be Out of Round and Wobble..so Take your Time,Research and get it right the First Time..AND try The guy I mentioned(PM)..See where that leads..Good luck again..STYX.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Sounds like alot of extra work just to get one less stud. Is there a benefit to having four as opposed to five lugs?
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 05:43 AM
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The OP probably has a set of 4 lug wheels he's fond of.

I'd look to find a set of blank rotors and have them drilled to match your hubs.
Racing supply houses would be the place to start looking.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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I'd try calling TireRack, they should have the correct 5-lug rotor dimensions and be able to match them to a vehical with a 4x114.3 PCD. There should be some car out there with a very close sized rotor for this.
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