There has been much debate about disk brakes and quick
release hubs. In short there have been deaths attributed to
the force of disk break ejecting the quick release from the
fork end...hence the name "Lawyers Taps" for the taps on the
forks dropouts.
Search Google and you will see numerous threads.
Yes if you switch to through axle you will need new
fork and hub.
"Axis" <
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> > I have been warned to only use 8 inch rotors on the
> > front if the bike
has
> a
> > through axle.
> >
> > Don't mean to start that front tire ejection thread
> > again.
> >
> > > I have a set of 2003 deore 6" rotors disc brakes on my
> > > bike. I want
to
> > get
> > > 8" rotors at least on the front. I prefer the hayes
> > > rotors to the
deore
> > > ones.
> > >
> > > Can I just buy an 8" kit? If so where? I haven't been
> > > able to locate
> any
> > > online. TIA
>
> Huh? Front wheel ejection! I have the standard front axle,
> should I not upgrade the rotor? Do I need a new fork and
> hub for the thru axel?
>
> Please advise!