[Biba69]

Wes, I removed the two screws, but the hub is obviously stuck inside the opening on the brake rotor. And I've squirted in a fair amount of PB Blaster but it still won't move.

Along with getting two new rotors, this is the only thing holding me up to getting the hubs/rotor redrilled.

 

[RossoGTV4Me]

I understand that the series 1 Alfetta (1975, 1976) in the US has smaller sized ATE front calipers then those of a earlier 71-7e Giulia GTV ATE front calipers? Does anyone know if the series 1 Alfetta ATE will clear a 8x13" wheel? I beleive a 13” wheel will only use a max disc of 260mm.

 

[86spider]

That's reassuring. While motorcycles don't weigh as much as cars, but go danm fast, their rotors are almost razor thin. How come?

Usually the rotor has great ventilation and is stopping a lot less mass would be my guess.

 

[86spider]

They are off the car? hydraulic press?

 

[Biba69]

Quoting myself, "I'm using two wood 4 x 4's to hold the discs up on the press."

Press as in hydraulic press. Won't budge.

 

[Biba69]

Using a sharp pointer and going around the inside of the hub/rotor, then squirting a lot of WB Blaster, waiting overnight, and both came free, but with a fair amount of pressure.

The second one was not wanting to come apart, so I just let it stew with a lot of pressure on it. I've done this with ball joints that don't want to come undone - okay, not on the press - but using my IAP ball joint tool. Sometimes they pop after a few minutes, sometimes after an hour or so. The second one didn't undo itself, but it only took another pump or two and the hub/rotor popped free (of one another).

 

[Biba69]

I'd sure like to know how some of you manage to have captions under your photos. I'm unable to move the photo headings underneath the appropriate photos, so I'll have to let you work it out.

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Visual update: The first photo is the 'Before' shot which I'm sure many of you would prefer than the final. That said, I'm extremely happy with the new look along with my choice in the 205/60R15 Michelin Primacy MXV4's. I was surprised that if anything the Michelin's are easier to turn at slow speeds than before. I am getting some fairly minor rubbing (but sounds terrible when I'm turning at low speeds) on the left side, but working on that.

So far I've not noticed a big change in braking, but haven't been in a situation at high speed where I need to slam them on.

I want to thank all of you for your comments. I do have a tendency to dig in my heels, unless proven otherwise. I'm glad you all talked me through this process.


The fronts received 20 mm spacers to bring them out just a bit farther than the 28 mm offset of the 5-Stars did. In the rear I have two spacers totaling 35 mm which looks very cool (IMO).


Okay, this was the worst one, but they all required a lot of work. After sandblasting I filled the edges/divots with JBWeld, followed up with plastic filler where needed.

I'd sure like to drop the front about 3/4 of an inch, but don't want a jiggly ride.

Most likely I'll be selling the 5-Stars along with the nifty cast wheel centers. Also the front brakes and calipers. The paint I use on the calipers is pristine.

 

[OzMidnight]

Holden Camira calipers, under 13x10" rims, clamping onto Alfa solid discs.

 

[ToonRboy]

Looks like you figured-out how to get the 4x98 studs into the 5x98 Milano rotors! Those wheels actually look pretty good too - nice job!

 

[Biba69]

Thanks, toonRboy. More work than I expected, but I'm happy. The Alfetta seems to ride smoother - a very relative term with SoCal's lumpy freeways - and also a bit quieter.

There was talk about the additional unsprung weight and I wondered if the additional weight might making the banging - and in my opinion - the over reaction of the torsion bars and Bilstein shocks more subtle (best word I could think of.). The tires alone weigh eight or nine pounds more than the smaller Yokohamas.