Do I have to remove axle nut to remove rotor?
toicy4ya – Do not remove the axle nut. Once you remove the caliper and caliper bracket, the rotor should slide right off. If it doesnt, then just tap on it with a rubber mallet.
At what thickness should brake rotors be replaced?
Worn out disc rotors However, manufacturers provide minimum thicknesses for their rotors. Shimano recommends that its rotors, which start out 1.8mm thick, should be replaced when the braking surface has been reduced to 1.5mm.
Can you change disc rotor size?
Changing rotor size You’ll usually want to replace a disc brake rotor with one of the same size, although a different size can make sense in some circumstances (assuming your bike can support this and you have the correct adaptors).
What’s the best way to remove a stuck rotor?
Due to their location, corrosion can get between the threads on the knuckle and bolt. The secret to removing these bolts without damage is to use a six-point socket and not a 12-point socket. Some bolts are held in with a blue thread-locking compound call Loctite. Breaking it loose may require a little extra force.
Can a park tool be used to remove a rotor?
After all the bolts are safely out, remove the rotor. If the rotor came with new bolts, check them for an aerobic threadlocker. If the bolts have no threadlocker, you can use thread prep such as Park Tool TLR-1 inside the hub rotor mounting holes.
What’s the best way to remove a lug nut?
Small movement of the rotor will add up until it breaks free. The secret to removing lug nuts with the least amount hassle is FEEL. A pro mechanic knows when he should stop with a pneumatic or cordless impact wrench. They stop because they feel the nut deforming.
Can a 6 bolt rotor be adapted to a 6 Lock rotor?
It is possible to adapt a 6-bolt to a center-lock rotor, but it is not possible to adapt a center lock to 6-bolt. Scroll to the adapter section to learn more. Loosen and remove the rotor bolts using the appropriate wrench. After all the bolts are safely out, remove the rotor.