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[Closed] Do rotors have to be brand specific?

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 cb
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Poss a stupid question but I have just bought some Slx brakes but they didn't come with rotors. I have a box full of 6 bolt rotors so can I fit any of them or will I have to buy some Shimano rotors?

Can't experiment at the moment as the frame hasn't arrived...

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Posted : 08/01/2021 11:47 am
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No. You can generally mix and match rotors of the same diameter.


 
Posted : 08/01/2021 11:49 am
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Magura is an exception as their rotors are thicker than usual.


 
Posted : 08/01/2021 11:52 am
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No, cos otherwise Superstar and the like wouldn't be able to sell aftermarket rotors.
Avid ones were always fine with Shimano brakes too (amongst others, no doubt).


 
Posted : 08/01/2021 11:53 am
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Do you have different brand tyres on front and back too??? You animal... *twitches* 😁


 
Posted : 08/01/2021 12:00 pm
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No. You can generally mix and match rotors of the same diameter.

but worth checking - most start at 1.8 and should be replaced at 1.5. Magura start at 2 and should be replaced at 1.8

I seem to remember my Hopes were <1.2 when I replaced them....

https://www.velonews.com/gear/mountain-gear/tech-faq-lennard-zinn-on-rotors-and-drilling-frame-drain-holes/


 
Posted : 08/01/2021 12:01 pm
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Magura is an exception as their rotors are thicker than usual.

Hayes also (at least for the Dominion series).


 
Posted : 08/01/2021 12:05 pm
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Also worth nothing (possibly not in your case) some rotors aren't suitable for sintered pads.


 
Posted : 08/01/2021 12:08 pm

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