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[Closed] Slightly bent rotor - bending advice

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I've seen on YouTube you can just bend it back, it's only a slight wobble (I can hear it rub as the wheel spins).

So should I

a. use my fingers to bend it
b. or one of those Park/superstar rotor fork things.
c. just bin it and get a new one?

What/how do you fix yours?


 
Posted : 05/06/2012 9:42 pm
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little wobbles, I do by gentle finger pressure. Sharp wobbles, I use the park tool. Remember, the bigger the disc, the less force it needs. It's better to bend it too little and do it again, than bend it too much and have to bend it back. If it doesn't work, then you can look at a new rotor.

By the way, if you haven't got a Park tool, an adjustable spanner works. Just make sure you clean any grease from the jaws.


 
Posted : 05/06/2012 9:49 pm
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Adjustable spanner


 
Posted : 05/06/2012 10:02 pm
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What Onzadog said, but I only use the Adjustable spanner method as no Park Tool


 
Posted : 05/06/2012 10:02 pm
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Thanks all, adjustable spanner and fingers it is then.


 
Posted : 05/06/2012 11:18 pm
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And when you cant find your adjustable spanner use a pair of pliers


 
Posted : 06/06/2012 12:46 pm
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When it wont bend back to shape new ones are pretty cheap.


 
Posted : 06/06/2012 1:13 pm