How to Convert 6-bolt Disc Rotor to Fit Centerlock Mount Hub in Less Than 5 Minutes

[@igalk7054]

I got a center lock adapter with my new dt Swiss wheels. When installing it you don’t need to use any bolts. Smart and working great.

[@simonr23]

how do you ensure the disc is secure? and how do you then remove the disc? thanks

[@paulg3316]

Just a simple comment: Those 6 screws are very small and the recommended torque is about 6 NM. I bought this kit and 2 screw heads broke off. I had to buy another kit just to get those particular screws. Be careful if you use a torx socket that mounts to a torque wrench. If you do not place the torx bit directly (straight) into the head of the screw you risk snapping off the head of the screw. Once I bought the new (2nd) kit I used a torx type “screwdriver” like shown in the video. I could place it directly on the bolt head firmly and it worked perfectly. Of course, I couldn’t guarantee that I torqued it to 6 NM - but it seems to work fine.

[@jgervenvan]

Great video! Just one minor thing to not forget: Degrease/clean your disc when you are done.. The oil on your hands may conteminate the disc..

[@feliperodriguez6885]

thanks great vid, great to know there are conversion kits for these wheels.

[@CrunkKidd808]

I almost bought a centerlock rotors, good thing theres a 6 bolt to centerlock converter.

[@SethJayson]

Thanks for putting this up. I have been looking for one of these that doesn't just have a set of 6 pins -- because I know those would have unacceptable backlash. Screws FTW here.

[@Prakticala]

Hope it worked out!

[@rattshafta1820]

Grease, make sure to use some grease just in case you need to get the darn thing off for a new wheel.!.

[@ZanziBarroso]

Great video and clear explanation

[@gregoryvangaya8971]

Would this adapter work with a Shimano Nexus Internally geared hub? Thanks so much, this is really useful.

[@Prakticala]

Not sure... I would say as long the hub uses a standard center lock and the new rotor is the same diameter as the original one, why shouldn't it work?

[@gregoryvangaya8971]

@@Prakticala thanks for answering. I think it won't work for that nor most of the internal geared hubs as they mostly don't have center locks on both sides.

[@thegoodwheel]

Thank you!

[@cs8sz]

Awesome video I couldn't work it out! The shimano instructions are awful!

[@jornmulder]

how do i pull the 6 bold adapter off ? mine sits on the wheel..

[@Prakticala]

It should be attached with those 6 removable bolts? If not, maybe you already have center lock...?

[@jornmulder]

@@Prakticala no and its stucken on there. Can not get it off. First i never had 2. But i need to replace front wheel now. I will order a New adapter.. for New wheel because i can not get this one off. There are no bolds on it. Just put the rotor on thats it. So i dont understand how i not can get it off

[@jornmulder]

@@Prakticala and no centerlock

[@Prakticala]

The bolts sometimes have loctite on them. You may need to get a good grip on them and give them a good "snap" to break them free.

[@amberturner2821]

If im looking to put some coloured bolts on, will the tightening plate fit or is it designed for those specific bolts?

[@Prakticala]

The thread size should be standard, but the screw head would have to be pretty flush. If they are higher profile heads, I don't think the lockring will tighten properly.

[@amberturner2821]

@@Prakticala Curses. Thanks for replying!

[@cerealinabox]

Does the Shimano converter works SRAM rotors?

[@omerpezic2536]

The 6 bolt rotor in the video is in did from sram

[@greaserfrankenstein]

Thanks!

[@nelsonho8327]

How to convert a centerlock rotor to fit on a 6 bolt hub?

[@Prakticala]

As far as I am aware the reverse is not possible.

[@crculver2068]

I'm puzzled why anyone would want to do this, considering that a brand-new Center Lock rotor can be bought for under 10€. I'm surprised that Shimano manufactures such an adapter.

[@dirtyforksmtb]

Because centerlock are a pain to find and it seems that you can only get specific variations of a rotor type in centerlock. 6 bolt rotors are in more abundance at least here in Canada. Also they are easier to work on trail side.

[@igalk7054]

The DT-Swiss converter is an easy install and comes free with the new wheels…