How can you tell from front and rear rotor.

08-07-2012, 09:52 PM

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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

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08-07-2012, 10:00 PM

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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.

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08-07-2012, 10:06 PM

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LOL...I think he means engine rotors

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08-07-2012, 10:22 PM

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i think so too

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08-07-2012, 11:37 PM

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Sorry engine rotor lol but thanks now I know something else lol

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08-08-2012, 10:25 PM

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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

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08-08-2012, 10:30 PM

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Quote:

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.

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