Shimano XT RT81 Ice-Tech Centerlock Rotor Review, Installation on SLX M678 Hubs

This is the installation of the RT81 #Shimano #Ice-tech Center lock #Rotors on Shimano SLX M678 Hubs

My videos are not sponsored. But if you need parts and tools please consider using the links below, they help me fund this channel. Thank you for the support!

Shimano OEM parts from Canada:

And in USA, hit Worldwide Cyclery for some awesome gear! BTW did you know that the Worldwide Cyclery crew provides a discount for signing up to their newsletter?

Also, here's a good How-To from SRAM on the brake bed-in procedure

Let's stay in touch!

[brendancompton]

Thanks for your video its very helpful

[DavidDwyer-DDD]

Thanks for the help - just started a build, and didn't realize I'd need that different lock ring with the 15mm thru axle. Extremely helpful - just ordered one, so I don't have to wait to get riding.

[cpopte]

Great ! Thanks! The only thing to remember is you NEVER use your torque wrench to UNSCREW anyhting ! Only to tighten things. !

[jamesholcomb]

Nicely done, helped me understand the 15mm TA install

[starmostarmo]

thaks for a good tip on 40 nm snug and 3 clicks :D

[cosmicheretic]

Great video as usual! I will be swapping rotors and cassette between my 27.5+ and 29" Switchblade wheels often.

[kenstogie]

good video...as others said i didnlt realize i needed different tool for the front....

[tanyanyiwaq]

Apparently you don't use torque wrench to unscrew bolts/ nuts it will affect your calibration

[CarlosHernandez-ljeu]

Great video, can you tell a big difference between slx and xt disc rotors? I already have slx disc on my bike but i want to change it. thanks

[polishguywithhardtospellna]

Hey LoveMTB, would You say that alloy spider discs resonate less and make less noise overall by getting less warped or bent on MTB bikes by a large margin or did You have rather random experience with them? I run 180 and 203 and when I lean the bike over even on tarmac, my all stainless discs like to rub and resonate most of the time.
Also, You've been doing this channel for a long time, how many bikes did You own in this time and how long was it?

[paulo]

Is the XTools tool you used in the video, the same used in the central movement of some bikes?

[NoFrictionZone]

good video, planning on my first build but I like the idea of where you placed the wheel to work on it, what size is it? Thx

[pregardt]

hi,
Can you use the xt ice tech rotors with the slx calipers?

[samfan]

Hi do shimano brake rotors come with 16 notch center lock ring or it’s sold separately? Thanks

[pellelindbla-lifeisbetteri]

Hi. Do you know where I can order the x tool you use to thighten the centerlock with external splines (SLX)? Or do you have the type number so I can search for it? Nice and instructive video ; )

[reinholdachleitner]

Muito bom.Shimano ice tech rotors are the best.They don't warp and last forever. Cheers

[wostlayt]

Hello, I hear a brake noise from my bike, so when I press the brake, there is a noise, if I change the disc rotor, will the sound problem be corrected?

[Technoking]

Hey there, when u fix this new rotor do u hear noises when u brake? Does it needs to be seasoned before the sound goes away?

[Ruben-fkzz]

can you actually install a chainring on these centerlock rotors, that is interesting for a minimum modding diy bike?

[JUNJUN-lwvr]

Can you use sintered brake pads on those