Bicycle Mechanics - Rotor orientation

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Jagermiester
07-24-07, 03:19 AM
Does it matter which way a rotor faces?


Stacey
07-24-07, 04:39 AM
Usually they are marked. If it's a symmetrical design, then I'd say no.

LWaB
07-24-07, 07:58 AM
Most brake rotors are assymetrical and it is important. A hot rotor installed the wrong way would be quite close to collapse under emergency braking.


Jagermiester
07-25-07, 12:23 AM
Thanks