Redrilling hubs

**rayray086** · 11-03-2009, 06:45 PM

Hey guys.

I'm considering doing this now as I'll have to replace my wheel bearings soon. Most likely will go for a 5x114.3 pattern, so new holes will be clear of the original holes (considering I'd prefer to have the new holes in between the old ones) and will also be clear from the set screw on the front brakes. I'm wondering who/where I can get it done, and also if anyone knows the process - how is it done? I'm assuming the rotors must be drilled through to the hub as well. I'll most likely will purchase a new set of rotors. Would the structural integrity of the hub and rotor be compromised as a result?

Thanks in advance for any help.

**The_Hawk** · 12-03-2009, 08:09 AM

Just as a dumb question, why?

I assume there isn't an off the shelf part for this, but have you considered getting a new set made? No idea what the legalities/costs would be, but I would have thought it would be possible to whip up a set on a lathe?

**WABIT** · 12-03-2009, 08:33 AM

it isnt that easy, yes punching holes into the disc is easy, but redrilling hubs isnt..

best baseplate would be to start with a brand new set of hubs, that way there isnt any imperfections from road use or dirt on the hub so the machinist can find dead centre!

and hawk: he is doing 114.3 stud pattern so he have a wider choice of wheels! also using a laithe wont work as you need to make holes the right size for 114.3 bolts, then you have to tapp the thread with the right pitch and then clean and taper everything to make it clean

an extencive amount of measuring is required and this take time! but once one is setup your good to go on the other 3

dom

**rayray086** · 12-03-2009, 11:00 AM

Yep, just purely for a wider range of wheels. And just simply it's something I haven't done yet, and am curious as to how it'll work.

Will buy a new set of hubs since I'll be doing the wheel bearings too. It's only been a year since my last replacement so it could be due to a bad hub. I would prefer to take it to someone who has done it before and would be willing to go through how they would do it with me. Anyone have a recommendation for this type of work?