[DeTomaso] Pantera Parts Connection Rotors - opinions?

SG sdlgibson at sbcglobal.net
Mon Feb 13 09:12:13 EST 2012


FWIW,  I used a set of rotors for a '67 mustang, and it was an exact fit.  The only problem was a small clearance issue with the wilwood calipers that were already on the car.  The rotors were the same diameter as the originals, but after they heated up from being driven,  they would begin to rub on the inside of the calipers.   I had to chuck the rotors up on my lathe and machine about 1/8" off of the diameter and problem solved.  The rotors would probably work with the stock calipers without modification since they were the same diameter.
                                                                                                              Shaun Gibson 

--- On Sun, 2/12/12, Will Kooiman <wkooiman at earthlink.net> wrote:


From: Will Kooiman <wkooiman at earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera Parts Connection Rotors - opinions?
To: "'Brent Stewart'" <bjbstewart at yahoo.com>, "'Steve Hawkins'" <shawkins777 at comcast.net>, "'Pantera List'" <DeTomaso at realbig.com>
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:39 PM


I thought you could use the one piece too.

The wheel bearings are the same as 69 Mustang, and I think the spindles on
67-69 Mustangs are the same, so I bet you could use any 67-69 Mustang
rotors.

I know the parts are different from 71-73 (Mustang), and I think they
actually changed in 1970 (1969 for Boss 302) - per my foggy memory.

If it doesn't fit, you should be able to return the parts.

BTW - you will have standard instead of metric studs.

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Brent Stewart
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 3:46 PM
To: Steve Hawkins; 'Pantera List'
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera Parts Connection Rotors - opinions?

Ya, i would LOVE to do that. Problem is, inventory has virtually dried up on
Mustang rotors.  Back in the day, they were a two piece part.  you could
order the rotors separate from the hat.  Using JUST the mustang rotor part
works great.  That, sadly, seems to no longer be available.  All the
castings are now done in China, and I believe they have found that casting a
one piece (Hat+Rotor) is more cost effective in the long run, and - frankly
- it's what most people want.

So, there are a few folks that did that change in years gone by, but it
doesn't seem to be an option any longer...

brent


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From: Steve Hawkins <shawkins777 at comcast.net>
To: 'Brent Stewart' <bjbstewart at yahoo.com>; 'Pantera List'
<DeTomaso at realbig.com> 
Sent: Monday, February 6, 2012 1:14 PM
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Pantera Parts Connection Rotors - opinions?

The front rotors are the same as I think a 68 Mustang, I know John Taphorn
replaced his, John do you have any part numbers for the rotors you replaced
yours with?

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Brent Stewart
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM
To: Pantera List
Subject: [DeTomaso] Pantera Parts Connection Rotors - opinions?


Hi all - I'm considering upgrading rotors, but don't really want to get into
the expense of an entire brake upgrade thing yet. Larry Stock has direct
replacement rotors that are vented / slotted. Has anyone have experience
with these? happy with them? I can do all for rotors for $1000 vs the $3000
for an entire new setup...

thanks,
brent
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