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Re: 6bolt disc brakes are compatible w/48 car? #235012 05/31/2007 3:09 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 191 Louisiana R robin58 Shop Shark
robin58 Shop Shark R Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 191 Louisiana	In looking at the specs on chevy.tocomp.com the bearings for a 48 car and a 51 truck appear to be totally different so I'd say no you can't swap but I might be wrong. Redrilling rotors shouldn't be that hard to find someone to do.

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6bolt disc brakes are compatible w/48 car?	thekid1950	05/31/2007 8:05 AM
Re: 6bolt disc brakes are compatible w/48 car?	robin58	05/31/2007 2:28 PM
Re: 6bolt disc brakes are compatible w/48 car?	thekid1950	05/31/2007 3:00 PM
Re: 6bolt disc brakes are compatible w/48 car?	JiMerit Boltr#43	05/31/2007 3:06 PM
Re: 6bolt disc brakes are compatible w/48 car?	robin58	05/31/2007 3:09 PM
Re: 6bolt disc brakes are compatible w/48 car?	Woogeroo	05/31/2007 6:04 PM

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