Bent brake disk

irvs
irvs Posts: 204
edited May 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
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

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  • gaff_taff
    gaff_taff Posts: 346
    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 discs
  • EH_Rob
    EH_Rob Posts: 1,134
    the disc can be replaced - try superstar components for cheap bits. be sure to order the size you've currently got, probably 160mm.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    And whether it's 6 bolt (most likely) or splined fitting.
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  • Twelly
    Twelly Posts: 1,437
    Disk can be replaced. 6 small bolts will be attaching it to the hub (centre of the wheel).

    Check here or here for replacements.

    If it is not bent too badly, you can bend them back with no ill effects. I'm sure somebody else will be along soon to tell you how to do this.
  • Twelly
    Twelly Posts: 1,437
    cooldad wrote:
    And whether it's 6 bolt (most likely) or splined fitting.

    Only Shimano discs/hubs use the spline fitting I thought?
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Nope, I have splined mavic wheels.
  • Twelly
    Twelly Posts: 1,437
    I've learnt something new today then
  • estampida
    estampida Posts: 1,008
    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=264
  • irvs
    irvs Posts: 204
    Cheers for the help I'll have a look when I'm home from work.

    Thanks neil
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    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.htm
  • irvs
    irvs Posts: 204
    Just wondering would it be a good chance to upgrade the disks (is there an upgrade or are they all basically the same)???

    Neil?
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    They are all basically the same.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    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=264
    I have splined Fulcrum wheels. Annoyingly a standard splined to 6 bolt adapter won't fit neither
    I don't do smileys.

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  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    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.
  • 386ka
    386ka Posts: 479
    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... :)
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  • irvs
    irvs Posts: 204
    thanks everyone for the info on fixing the brame "ROTOR" lol

    thanks neil.
  • ilovedirt
    ilovedirt Posts: 5,798
    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...
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