Shimano XT RT86 Ice Technologies 6 bolt Disc / Rotor Review, Installation

Some of the most popular #brake #disc from #Shimano are the IS 6 bolt RT86 Shimano XT, Ice Technologies rotors. Here's how they are built and installation on a Bontrager hub/ Trek Fuel.

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[dandyer]

The manual also states to hold the disc clockwise while tightning, also shows the the order to tighten the 6 screws

[wsmac]

I can see this was published in 2014... but I still see comments about the fixing bolts and lock washers.
If you haven't noticed, the current bolts have 'teeth' underneath the bolt head.
These work with the upturned fingers on the 3 lock washers.
Those fingers and the teeth on the bolts help to keep the bolt from unscrewing.
So... while you may get away with not using the lock washers... it's not spec and won't be under warranty if you don't use them.
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Just thought I'd pass that along... :)

[lstephenson]

Hands down best channel for bike info on YouTube! Thank you.

[gorz]

Thanks!!! My rotors arrived witout manual...

[toppinzr]

That was a really well-done explanation, thanks!

[zbillster]

Just installed mine today. Yeah, those factory printed instructions are MESSED UP! I was wondering, "How am I suppose to fold those tabs over?" Now I know I won't die. :)

[velosophie]

Tks for the video, I kept looking for the fixing washer in the box, now I feel better that it is normal I cannot find it...

[Tha-Lorax]

YES.Thank you! So glad I stumbled upon this video. I was trying to figure out why the instructions said i needed a part that wasn't included (the mounting plate) and why I couldn't find it anywhere on the Internet! You have saved me so much time!

[le_sjogge]

Thanks!
GG Shimano to provide a faulty manual.

[alicantemtb]

I've just installed one of these following this. Cheers!

[jesusacovarrubias]

Found your video very detailed, informative and useful, thank you.
Jesse

[ozielpedraza]

This helped out, very detailed. Thank you

[bourrinopathe]

Crystal clear instructions. Thanks for sharing!

[choobv]

Thanks, that was very clear and very useful.

[LetzHaveALook]

Don't know if important but Shimano say to put gloves on and when tightening then to put rotational pressure.
Guess readies for the coming forces?

[davidt]

Big help....my Rotors had no instructions....and the sheet that is on the qr code was just a safety sheet.

[dsmdallas]

NO mention of pre loading direction of rotor?

[Technoking]

A quick question, upon installation of this new rotor did u experience any sound when u brake toll a stop?

[anwrghgofishing]

Any effect if i didn't put the tightening plates? Please help me 🙏🏼

[vonpadilla]

Is this compatible with Deore M6100 brakes?