Using shimano rotors with formula oro brakes

clwydian_rider92
clwydian_rider92 Posts: 416
edited April 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi ive just noticed that ive got a rather nice deep grove on my formula oro k18 front rotor which squeals every time i brake. Ive looked on the internet to see how much the rotor is replace and i can only find one for about £35. However there are many shimano ones out there for around £20.

My rotor is 180mm, so could i just replace with 180 mm shimano XT for example? However i dont think its the 180mm which is the problem, i think its the profile size of the disc is ie how much of the rotor is touching the pad so therefore how do i know the size of this.
Thanks
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Cube LTD Race 2009
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    should be fine.

    just double check the size and get the same.
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  • bike-a-swan
    bike-a-swan Posts: 1,235
    might as well get one of the superstar rotors, unless anyone has any horror stories with them? I've started assuming their kit will be good unless I hear otherwise now.
    Rock Lobster 853, Trek 1200 and a very old, tired and loved Apollo Javelin.

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