Brake Rotor Replace

photonic69
photonic69 Posts: 2,965
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Noticed some horrible noises from my front brake on my commute home yesterday. Shimano Ice-Tech 160 & 140mm rotors. I measured the rotor thickness and they are both down to below 1.4mm. Shimano recommend 1.5 as min thickness. How safe do you think they are to continue riding until I can get new ones? Looking for rseasonably priced stock and they are few and far between.

The bike is only 3 years old and I've been using sintered pads. Do you think they are too harsh? I live in a very hilly area.


Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.

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  • photonic69
    photonic69 Posts: 2,965
    Managed to source a pair from Tweeks Cycles. Everywhere out of stock for Shimano KS04 pads so back to Gorilla Brakes for some more sintered pads. I think they are a little harsh and caused the wear in the first instance, so hope to replace when I can get some OEM pads.


    Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.

  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    I wouldn't bother with sintered pads for a commuter. Fit resin pads and they will be quieter and less harsh on the rotors.
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  • photonic69
    photonic69 Posts: 2,965
    JBA said:

    I wouldn't bother with sintered pads for a commuter. Fit resin pads and they will be quieter and less harsh on the rotors.

    Hmm.. I had resin pads on a previous bike and they were not that great on the one mile long hill on the way home that ranges from 11%-8% all the way. Serious fade at the bottom. They were sh!te Hayes brakes though.


    Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.

  • photonic69
    photonic69 Posts: 2,965
    Old rotors worn down to 1.38mm. Limit was 1.5mm.

    New ones are fitted and nice and shiny B)




    Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.

  • monkimark
    monkimark Posts: 1,951
    Have you tried cardboard?
    photonic69 said:

    JBA said:

    I wouldn't bother with sintered pads for a commuter. Fit resin pads and they will be quieter and less harsh on the rotors.

    Hmm.. I had resin pads on a previous bike and they were not that great on the one mile long hill on the way home that ranges from 11%-8% all the way. Serious fade at the bottom. They were sh!te Hayes brakes though.
  • photonic69
    photonic69 Posts: 2,965
    monkimark said:

    Have you tried cardboard?

    photonic69 said:

    JBA said:

    I wouldn't bother with sintered pads for a commuter. Fit resin pads and they will be quieter and less harsh on the rotors.

    Hmm.. I had resin pads on a previous bike and they were not that great on the one mile long hill on the way home that ranges from 11%-8% all the way. Serious fade at the bottom. They were sh!te Hayes brakes though.
    :D:D:D It's on my list of "to do's"


    Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.

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