Disc Brake Rotors
11-30-21, 09:13 AM
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Disc Brake Rotors
My Specialized Crosstrail hybrid had Shimano SM-RT30 rotors for the disc brakes. The original set lasted over 5K miles. I purchased the following last year:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and after 3,500 mile they are down to 1.6 mm and the minimum is 1.5. Actually I can show 1.5 in one area of the rotor. The rotors start out at 2mm. I also see these on Amazon, the RT54 version:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BZ6Y9LZ...v_ov_lig_pi_dp
Would the RT54 be better lasting? Or just a weight difference? Any other rotors at 160mm center lock that might be longer lasting? Finally, maybe run them to 1.4 or 1.3mm as 1.5mm might be very conservative from Shimano?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and after 3,500 mile they are down to 1.6 mm and the minimum is 1.5. Actually I can show 1.5 in one area of the rotor. The rotors start out at 2mm. I also see these on Amazon, the RT54 version:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BZ6Y9LZ...v_ov_lig_pi_dp
Would the RT54 be better lasting? Or just a weight difference? Any other rotors at 160mm center lock that might be longer lasting? Finally, maybe run them to 1.4 or 1.3mm as 1.5mm might be very conservative from Shimano?
11-30-21, 09:53 AM
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I dunno. What pads are you using. Those rotors say for resin pads only. Buy the Shinmao Icetech rotors maybe.
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...23&category=13
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...23&category=13
