Notices
Series I Tech Garage The place to discuss anything technical about the RX-8 that doesn't fit into any of the categories below.

How can you tell from front and rear rotor.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 08-07-2012 | 10:52 PM
  #1  
Chino_rx3's Avatar
Thread Starter
Gulf Coast Rotaries
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 604
Likes: 0
FL How can you tell from front and rear rotor.

Ok I send my rotors to get new bearings press I told guy make sure paint stays their so I know front from rear rotors. Well I think I can read 1 of them but not 100% sure. I know theirs a way to tell from front to rear rotor . I don't know it does anyone know ..?. I hope so this is not letting me sleep and my engine getting put together Sunday , any help will be appreciated thanks
Old 08-07-2012 | 11:00 PM
  #2  
RIWWP's Avatar
Registered
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,684
Likes: 261
From: Pacific Northwest
Assuming you have OEM size (not big brake kit) rotors, the front is 12.7 inches across, the rears are 11.9 inches across. So almost an inch in diameter different. Grab a tape measure.
Old 08-07-2012 | 11:06 PM
  #3  
dannobre's Avatar
Modulated Moderator
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 13,719
Likes: 338
From: Smallville
LOL...I think he means engine rotors
Old 08-07-2012 | 11:22 PM
  #4  
zoom44's Avatar
Administrator
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 21,958
Likes: 115
From: portland oregon
i think so too
Old 08-08-2012 | 12:37 AM
  #5  
Chino_rx3's Avatar
Thread Starter
Gulf Coast Rotaries
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 604
Likes: 0
Sorry engine rotor lol but thanks now I know something else lol
Old 08-08-2012 | 11:25 PM
  #6  
Chino_rx3's Avatar
Thread Starter
Gulf Coast Rotaries
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 604
Likes: 0
I found out is stamp on it . It says FD and numbers and the F means front other one says RD plus numbers R for rear . Cool
Old 08-08-2012 | 11:30 PM
  #7  
Nekko92's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by RIWWP
Assuming you have OEM size (not big brake kit) rotors, the front is 12.7 inches across, the rears are 11.9 inches across. So almost an inch in diameter different. Grab a tape measure.
funny
Old 08-09-2012 | 02:02 AM
  #8  
EricB's Avatar
#225 of 1000
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 2,134
Likes: 6
From: Dirty Jerz
Originally Posted by Nekko92
funny
when i read it i was like, OH, hes talking about brake rotors..

oh wait no.
Old 08-09-2012 | 09:07 AM
  #9  
RIWWP's Avatar
Registered
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,684
Likes: 261
From: Pacific Northwest


I have a 6 rotor car
The following users liked this post:
Liampain124 (04-24-2024)
Old 08-09-2012 | 09:52 AM
  #10  
Hesselrode's Avatar
US Navy Rotary Enthusiast
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,062
Likes: 3
From: New Orleans, LA
The brake rotors don't have bearings...
Old 08-09-2012 | 10:41 AM
  #11  
RIWWP's Avatar
Registered
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,684
Likes: 261
From: Pacific Northwest


Yeah, jokes on me. I'm not a poor sport about it
Old 08-09-2012 | 11:39 AM
  #12  
Chino_rx3's Avatar
Thread Starter
Gulf Coast Rotaries
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 604
Likes: 0
^^ lol guys it will be different if we was in the Honda Forum then It wouldn't be no confusion jajaja lmao.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Paul_Y
New Member Forum
21
09-21-2015 03:23 PM
LMURailsplitter02
New Member Forum
1
09-06-2015 11:56 PM
rxwilly8
New Member Forum
1
09-02-2015 03:42 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:20 AM.