[valve bouncer]

I was gonna post this in tech talk but a quick look at the threads there showed it doesn't seem to get much traffic so here I am. Feel free to move though mods if you see fit.
My question. I have a pre 2002 Avid Mechanical that uses the 165mm rotor. The rotor is a little bent, I've tried straightening it but can't get it perfect. It still works OK but I have to back off the bite to the point where the lever feels like mud so I wanna get a new rotor. Of course 165mm rotors are as rare as hen's teeth at least around here, I've been checking the Japanese auctions for a while now and haven't even seen one, let alone one at a reasonable price. I know Hope make 165mm for the Mini but don't really feel like shelling out the 25quid or so they want for it plus shipping.
So does anyone have any suggestions? I've had a couple of thoughts. One is using a 160mm rotor but I'm guessing that's not recommended and the other is getting an adapter to use with the more available 180/185mm rotors.

I'd appreciate any advice monkeys have. Thanks.

 

[fluff]

What's the shipping cost to Japan?

 

[johnbryanpeters]

I might have a 165 up in the garage - I'll check.

 

[valve bouncer]

What's the shipping cost to Japan?

Actually Hope are pretty good if I remember. They sent me a seal kit for my E4's once for only the cost of the kit.

 

[fluff]

Actually Hope are pretty good if I remember. They sent me a seal kit for my E4's once for only the cost of the kit.

Well, the reason I asked is that I may well have a spare 165 rotor kicking about, but if the shipping costs are prohibitive it all becomes a little academic.

Hope are cool, they helped me out a few times.

 

[valve bouncer]

Well, the reason I asked is that I may well have a spare 165 rotor kicking about, but if the shipping costs are prohibitive it all becomes a little academic.

Hope are cool, they helped me out a few times.

Sorry mate, misunderstood. PM sent.

 

[splat]

When I was running avid 165's , My winter set of wheels only had 160 mm rotors, never had a problem. used them quite a bit.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

When I was running avid 165's , My winter set of wheels only had 160 mm rotors, never had a problem. used them quite a bit.

This from the same person who set his helmet on fire with a home built headlamp...

 

[splat]

This from the same person who set his helmet on fire with a home built headlamp...

and your point is ???

 

[Polandspring88]

Why don't you just get the adaptor to run a 160mm rotor? That way next time you trash a rotor you won't have to search around for a 165mm rotor.

 

[valve bouncer]

Why don't you just get the adaptor to run a 160mm rotor? That way next time you trash a rotor you won't have to search around for a 165mm rotor.

Good thinkin' 88, that'll work, I'll go down the shop tomorrow and see if they can get me one. Cheers mate.
<-----wondering why he didn't think of that.

 

[DirtyMike]

Why don't you just get the adaptor to run a 160mm rotor? That way next time you trash a rotor you won't have to search around for a 165mm rotor.

Because teh adapter isnt the difference, it is actually the caliper that is different on the older and newer system,


Hey i got some 165's in teh garage you are welcome to if you want

 

[partsbara]

this is for the FSR i take it valve ??

 

[valve bouncer]

this is for the FSR i take it valve ??

Yeah mate. Good to see ya back in the land of the living again.

 

[partsbara]

Yeah mate. Good to see ya back in the land of the living again.

danke !

time for another kostritzer... and hot one (coffee of course)

 

[valve bouncer]

danke !

time for another kostritzer... and hot one (coffee of course)

PM me ya number cobber.

 

[Skookum]

This has little to do with the latter more important question, but concerns bending rotors back in place. i'm not sure what kind of tool you're using or what the rotor looks like, but a pal of mine constantly "trues" his rotors using a cut Hayes rotor. He's chopped it like this. Tweaks them back into shape by prying it from the inside.