If you're talking about installing new studs into brand new *blank* rotors, I'd let a machine shop handle it. If you're talking about a non-VW bolt pattern featuring a non-VW hub diameter and aftermarket wheels, the wheels will be stud-centric instead of hub-centric. If you're off by even 1mm or so, you'll have a wheel vibration that you'll never be able to get rid of.
I've had two sets done and all I had to do was explain to the machine shop what I wanted them to do. I simply provided them with my bolt pattern (5 on 4.75") and let them do the rest. I also provided the wheel studs, so that they could drill the *correct* sized hole to insure a proper press-fit of the stud. PS: I'd try an automotive machine shop first, since they'd be more familiar with what is exactly meant by the term "bolt pattern". Otherwise, as in my scenario, you'll have to explain that you want "x" number of holes, all equally spaced, drilled on a circle "y" inches/millimeters in diameter. Better yet, bring one of the wheels along with you. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Perez Sent: December 19, 2007 1:04 AM To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List Subject: [vintagvw] drilling and pressing studs into rotors hey gang, anyone have or know of a good how-to on drilling out and pressing studs into my disc brake rotors? I thought hotvws did a tech article on it but I don't remember which issue ran it. Thanks for any help guys. -pete 707CA _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
