Can You Use Shimano Rotors With TRP Brakes?
Condensed answer: Shimano rotors can work with TRP brakes only when the following conditions are met: The brake models are designed to operate with 1.8mm thick rotors. The diameter of…
Analyzing The Peculiarities Of Shimano Centerlock Rotors
All Shimano Centerlock rotors have the same spline architecture and vary only in diameter (e.g., 180mm, 203mm...etc.). Thus, you can use any Shimano Centerlock rotor that fits your bike. If…
Analyzing The Interchangeability Of Centerlock Lockrings
Centerlock lockrings are not interchangeable in all cases as they vary according to the hub type and axle. In some cases, they may also create frame clearance issues. That said,…
The Compatibility Of 6-Bolt Rotors And Centerlock Hubs
A 6-bolt hub can be installed on a Centerlock hub only with the help of a special adapter. The Differences Between Centerlock and Bolt-on Attachment Mechanisms Centerlock is Shimano's patented…
Analyzing The Interchangeability Of 200mm and 203mm Rotors
А 200mm rotor can be installed on calipers designed for 203mm rotors without modifications apart from removing a set of washers (not always needed).Installing a 203mm rotor on 200mm mounts…
Can You Use Campagnolo Rotors With Shimano Calipers? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: The braking surface of Campagnolo rotors is slightly wider than that of Shimano models. Consequently, the brake pads of a Shimano road caliper would cover about 4/5 of…
Can You Use Shimano Mineral Oil In Campagnolo Brakes? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: If the Campagnolo brakes in question are designed to operate with mineral oil, then one can use Shimano’s mineral oil. That said, ideally, one should rely on the mineral…
Can You Put Shimano Oil In SRAM Brakes? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: Most of SRAM's hydraulic brakes rely on DOT fluid and therefore cannot accept the mineral oil of Shimano. There's also a SRAM brake line (DB8) that operates with…
Can I Use Shimano Mineral Oil in Magura’s Hydraulic Brakes?
Condensed answer: While both Shimano and Magura brakes rely on mineral oil, the formulas used by the companies are different. To preserve the warranty of the brakes and reduce the…
Can You Use Shimano Mineral Oil In Tektro Brakes? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: If the Tektro brakes in question are designed to operate with mineral oil, then one can use Shimano's mineral oil. That said, ideally, one should rely on the…