Are rotor bolts necessary?

No need to replace those screw(s). They are only there to keep the rotor in place during assembly so that in won’t fall off until you have the wheel in place and tightened which is what actually holds the rotor.

Can a park tool be used to remove a rotor?

After all the bolts are safely out, remove the rotor. If the rotor came with new bolts, check them for an aerobic threadlocker. If the bolts have no threadlocker, you can use thread prep such as Park Tool TLR-1 inside the hub rotor mounting holes.

Can a 6 bolt rotor be adapted to a 6 Lock rotor?

It is possible to adapt a 6-bolt to a center-lock rotor, but it is not possible to adapt a center lock to 6-bolt. Scroll to the adapter section to learn more. Loosen and remove the rotor bolts using the appropriate wrench. After all the bolts are safely out, remove the rotor.

What kind of threadlocker do I need for hub rotors?

If the rotor came with new bolts, check them for an aerobic threadlocker. If the bolts have no threadlocker, you can use thread prep such as Park Tool TLR-1 inside the hub rotor mounting holes. It only takes a little to be effective.

What kind of tool do I need to remove disc brake rotor?

If there are notches on the outside of the lockring you will need a BBT-9, BBT-69.2 or similar tool. If there are notches on the inside and no notches on the outside, you will need one of the FR-5.2 family of tools. Engage the tool on the lockring. Loosen counter-clockwise and remove the ring. Pull the rotor from the hub. Clean your work area.

What kind of bolts do you use to remove brake rotors?

T-45 for the rear disk, T-40 for the front disk. I used one that was slightly too small on the rear disk once without heat, and snapped the bit, no damage to the bolt. I use a hammer hand impact and Snap On or Mac Tools bits and I have never broken a bit or stripped a screw head.

What should brake rotors look like when they need to be replaced?

Now that you have seen what brake rotors look like when they need to be replaced you should know what new brake rotors look like so that you can compare yours to new ones that way it gives you an idea as to how worn your brake rotors are. New brake rotors should look like the brake rotors in the below picture.

What should I do if my rotor nut is stuck?

Some bolts are held in with a blue thread-locking compound call Loctite. Breaking it loose may require a little extra force. If you are stuck, apply a little heat to liquefy the Loctite.

Are rotor bolts necessary?