Originally Posted by
Skipjacks
Oh good point. I wouldn't have thought about that.
Speaking of rotors...
One of my rotors is a little out of true. Can those be trued? Or is it easier to just get a new one and bolt it on?
(It's not terrible. I just get a slight rub once per rotation and can see it wobble slightly as it spins. It still stops the bike though)
Truing rotors is routine work. There's a tool for it but a small adjustable wrench or knipex wrench pliars works fine for the occasional home mechanic. I like to true with the wheel installed and use the brake pads as a guide. Go really slow at first until you get a feel for how much deflection you need to make a small change to the rotors—this varies a lot. You may never get out a major overcorrection.