How to Replace a Bicycle Disc Brake Rotor

This video will outline disc brake rotor replacement for both 6-bolt and center-lock (lockring) systems, as well as 6-bolt-to-center-lock adapters. These procedures are the same for both mechanical and hydraulic systems.

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Video contents:
00:00 Preliminary Information
02:55 6-Bolt Rotor Removal
03:36 6-Bolt Rotor Installation
06:04 Center-Lock Rotor Removal
06:54 Center-Lock Rotor Installation
08:26 Rotor Adapter Installation

➤ Tools & materials used:
• DC-1 Digital Caliper - parktool.com/product/digital-caliper-dc-1
• RR-12 Tape Measure - parktool.com/product/tape-measure-rr-12
• T25 P-Handle Wrench - parktool.com/product/t25-p-handle-torx-compatib…
• ATD-1.2 Adjustable Torque Driver - parktool.com/product/adjustable-torque-driver-a…
• TLR-1 Medium Strength Threadlocker - parktool.com/product/medium-strength-threadlock…
• MG-1 Nitrile Mechanics Gloves - parktool.com/product/nitrile-mechanics-gloves-m…
• FR-5.2 Cassette Lockring Tool - parktool.com/product/cassette-lockring-tool-fr-…
• FR-5.2G Cassette Lockring Tool with 5mm Guide - parktool.com/product/cassette-lockring-tool-wit…
• BBT-9 Bottom Bracket Tool - parktool.com/product/bottom-bracket-tool-bbt-9
• BBT-69.2 Bottom Bracket Tool - parktool.com/product/bottom-bracket-tool-bbt-69…
• TW-6.2 Ratcheting Click-Type Torque Wrench - parktool.com/product/ratcheting-click-type-torq…
• Clean rags
• Isopropyl alcohol

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➤ More Disc Brake Repair Help:

• How to Replace Brake Pads on a Bike - Disc Brakes ▶︎ youtu.be/Xqw0SaZl-jo
• How to Align a Hydraulic Disc Brake on a Bike ▶︎ youtu.be/uk_nC9anQcM
• How to Align a Mechanical Disc Brake on a Bike ▶︎ youtu.be/NmqGeLNcVIg
• How to True a Bicycle Disc Brake Rotor ▶︎ youtu.be/O0c2Ez2v0PU