It looks like you installed the new front rotor opposite direction of the one you removed. Same with the rear. After you said install it the correct direction. I was hoping to figure out which way to install my new rotor!
+Kevin Clark The rotor should be mounted one way. If you notice, the mounting holes are recessed for the rotor bolt heads to sit in. That's how you can tell you have it mounted correctly.
If you hear squeaking, grinding, or you can see gouges or scrapes in the rotor, you'll want to check the pads and rotor. You can also measure the thickness of the brake rotor and compare that to the manufacturers guidelines for wear.
Joe John Johnston You'll be fine mixing brands with pads and rotors and there isn't any need to re-balance anything if you are on a dirt only bike. If you are riding a street bike I don't think it would hurt to re-balance the wheel just to make sure you are still in check with the new rotor.
If you don't have a rotor magnet, your bike most likely doesn't have a speed sensor and you wont have to worry about that part of the install. Just follow the rest of the instructions for the rotor. Hope that helps!
What if there are no torque specs for my bike for the rotor?
I couldn't find shit in my service manual either- typical ktm fuckup.
I just installed a new rotor and pads on my mxc ktm and the wheel spins free and everything but it makes a slight rubbing sound is this normal????
Hey you probably already figured it out but this is generally ok 👌🏼
And should a wheel be rebalanced when installing new brake discs?
I was only able to remove 2 allen bolts out of the front rotor of my 87 suzuki xf650. The rest are stuck and stripped. That sucks.
i still can’t get them out
It looks like you installed the new front rotor opposite direction of the one you removed. Same with the rear. After you said install it the correct direction. I was hoping to figure out which way to install my new rotor!
+Kevin Clark The rotor should be mounted one way. If you notice, the mounting holes are recessed for the rotor bolt heads to sit in. That's how you can tell you have it mounted correctly.
How do you tell if the rotor is worn out?
If you hear squeaking, grinding, or you can see gouges or scrapes in the rotor, you'll want to check the pads and rotor. You can also measure the thickness of the brake rotor and compare that to the manufacturers guidelines for wear.
Great video. Thanks. Is it okay to mix brands with discs and pads?
Joe John Johnston You'll be fine mixing brands with pads and rotors and there isn't any need to re-balance anything if you are on a dirt only bike. If you are riding a street bike I don't think it would hurt to re-balance the wheel just to make sure you are still in check with the new rotor.
Thank you!
What if I dont have a rotor magnet ?
If you don't have a rotor magnet, your bike most likely doesn't have a speed sensor and you wont have to worry about that part of the install. Just follow the rest of the instructions for the rotor.
Hope that helps!
thanks for information.