fitting a rotor
 

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hi all,

I don't have a torque-y allen key type thingy so wondering if it would be safe to fit my rotor? How tight should I go or just nip into the LBS to get it done?

Cheers


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 3:35 pm
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If you're bending the allen key, that's too tight. A little less than that should be ok. (IMO)


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 3:38 pm
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Sure there's not a Torx (I think that's what you mean) tool on your multitool?

Failing that, it would be a wise investment to go and buy one! Not expensive, even for a decent workshop quality one, and handy to have a small one with you. I've seen more than one rotor come loose before now.,.... 🙂

EDIT
Have I misread the OP? 😳


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 3:39 pm
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Just bolt it on, you'll be fine. If it's got those Shimano torx bolts don't do it murder tight since they melt whenever you need to take them off.


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 3:40 pm
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Think they mean a torque wrench


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 3:40 pm
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I did mine up "just tight enough" with a screwdriver type torx thing and I'm not dead yet.


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 3:40 pm
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the allen key is a good indication of how tight it should be. A small key = not very bigger = tighter
Just tighten it FFS


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 3:40 pm
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cheers guys.

its a hope rotor onto a pro 2....i'm thinking to give it the beans less 5% 8)


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 3:41 pm
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I never use a torque wrench for brakes!

[edit]I misread too PP! - included this piccy (£4 @CRC)


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 3:41 pm