Rotor & Axle compatability

NorthernRock
NorthernRock Posts: 19
edited August 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
I am just back biking after a few years off, and things have moved on a bit in braking.

I have a 2004 Marin Attack Trail with Hope M4 180mm rotors.

My wheels are a little pringled, and the hubs have seen better days, so need some more.

So,

Can I use any rotors with these brakes, say Shimanos new centre lock type.

Instead of QR, can I use the 10mm bolt?
Whyte E120 Team
Marin Attack Trail 2004
Marin Mount Vision 1998
Canondale CAAD4 2002

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    yes if the wheels will take them. (again depends on which M4 and which shimano rotor as some may not clear).

    front Qr is 9mm (3/8") rear Qr is 10mm
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • NorthernRock
    NorthernRock Posts: 19
    The calipers are shimmed, and have oval holes, so you can adjust for position side to side, and to move it slightly in or out on the rotor, I think the M4s were 183mm, so 180 should realistically be ok.

    So my standard QR drop outs will take 9mm front bolt and 10mm rear bolt.
    Whyte E120 Team
    Marin Attack Trail 2004
    Marin Mount Vision 1998
    Canondale CAAD4 2002
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    too small a rotor and you can get your brakes "failing" as the friction material can come into contact with each other reducing the braking power a lot. make sure all the pad face is swept.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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