Hayes HFX-9 Rotor Compatibility
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Hayes HFX-9 Rotor Compatibility
Well I guess this is my first post, and I checked around for a similar thread and didn't really find one, so:
I have this year's Hayes HFX-9 hydraulic disc brakes, and somehow have managed to bend both rotors. They are to the point that the wheels don't spin freely without an adjustment each ride. My friend bought some Deore disc brakes, and he has not had any problems with the rotors at all. Now my question is, can I get some Deore rotors and mount them and will they work with my brakes? I know that they have to be 6-bolt to be compatible with my bike (Stock 2005 Kona Kikapu Deluxe). Thanks for any help, and if I need to give more info, just let me know.
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I have this year's Hayes HFX-9 hydraulic disc brakes, and somehow have managed to bend both rotors. They are to the point that the wheels don't spin freely without an adjustment each ride. My friend bought some Deore disc brakes, and he has not had any problems with the rotors at all. Now my question is, can I get some Deore rotors and mount them and will they work with my brakes? I know that they have to be 6-bolt to be compatible with my bike (Stock 2005 Kona Kikapu Deluxe). Thanks for any help, and if I need to give more info, just let me know.
Thanks again!
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Brakes don't care whose rotor they clamp so long as it's the right diameter. I'd suggest looking at these instead of the Deore rotors.
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/113...rake-Rotor.htm
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/113...rake-Rotor.htm
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Also note that Hayes are a hair thicker than shimano.
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couldnt you just take a creccent wrench(or thoes disk brake tools) and bend it back. or are they REALLY bent?
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
Not that it matters
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Thanks for all the input. They are bent pretty badly, to the point that they rub about half the time and actually slow me down a little bit. And Raiyn, are those rotors pretty strong? Basically I am looking for a quite strong rotor that won't bend much at all, and I am not a weight freak. Basically, I would rather have a strong, heavier rotor than a more bendable, lightweight rotor, and the only rotors I've seen in action are Deore and Hayes. I'll take a look at those ones you suggested though. Thanks for the help!