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1. cardiff - Member

   Had a run in with a rather large branch on the weekend that resulted in my rear rotor getting bent.

   Before I buy a replacement is it a) possible to repair? b) As long as the dimensions and hole number are the same (160mm & 6 holes) can I buy any brand to go with my shimano breaks?

   Thanks

   Posted 5 months ago #
2. huw - Member

   You can usually straighten out a bent rotor no problem as long as it hasn't bent over to some crazy angle. Use some large pliers or molegrips to straighten it, or a vice.

   Or if you do buy a new one, most 6 bolt rotors will be fine for Shimano brakes.

   Posted 5 months ago #
3. cardiff - Member

   Thanks Huw, will try to straighten it out for the time being!

   Posted 5 months ago #
4. jambon - Member

   Or use a BIG adjustable spanner/monkey wrench. There is even a park tool that does the job. I've put creases on rotors and got then okay enough to use before.

   Merlin are good for shimano spares.

   I think some rotors are thicker than others so I'd stick with shimano.
   I also tried Hope mono mini rotors on Hope Mini brakes and that combo didn't work at all.

   Posted 5 months ago #
5. nobtwidler - Member

   I bent one in a crash at Gisburn not long ago but just couldn't get it properly straight again, it just kept rubbing so just bought a cheap one from superstar and while i was at it upgraded from a 185mm to a 203mm.

   Posted 5 months ago #

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