Bent brake disk
irvs
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I've managed to slightly bend my rear disk, not too bad but it's notice able. It's a standard tektro hydraulic disk on a giant revel 1, is the disk a direct replacement or do I have to change the whole wheel???
Thanks Neil
Thanks Neil
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No you don't have to change the whole wheel, just replace the disc, cheap enough anyway, but if its not bent that bad you could try and sort it there is a thread in the faq about sorting out discs0
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the disc can be replaced - try superstar components for cheap bits. be sure to order the size you've currently got, probably 160mm.0
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And whether it's 6 bolt (most likely) or splined fitting.I don't do smileys.
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cooldad wrote:And whether it's 6 bolt (most likely) or splined fitting.
Only Shimano discs/hubs use the spline fitting I thought?0 -
Nope, I have splined mavic wheels.0
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dt also use splines.... and some use other threaded sorts, never seen them about
to make things easier
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=2640 -
Cheers for the help I'll have a look when I'm home from work.
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if the rotor is not too badly bent you can use pliers or an adjustable spanner to straighten it out
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/fix/diskrotr.htm0 -
Just wondering would it be a good chance to upgrade the disks (is there an upgrade or are they all basically the same)???
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They are all basically the same.I don't do smileys.
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estampida wrote:dt also use splines.... and some use other threaded sorts, never seen them about
to make things easier
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=264I don't do smileys.
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Try bending it back first. Adjustable spanner is a great disk fixer.
+1 gazzillion potatoes to OP for not calling it a rotor.You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
Nope, it's a rotor. I would try to straighten it, before buying new. You may bend it again, eventually you'll have to learn how to straighten it. Although it's not big deal if it's slightly out of true, it will never be perfect. Plus, it saves money. Just saying...A much loved, Giant Trance X3 20100
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thanks everyone for the info on fixing the brame "ROTOR" lol
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Just use an adjustable spanner to straighten it out a bit, I don't think any of the rotors on either of my bikes are totally straight...0