Can I use any disc brake with any rotor?

ashypoo · 07-05-2007, 08:49 AM

It seems a silly question, especially when I know a lot about bikes... but discs are new to me. My new bike came with Hayes Sole brakes and 6" rotors, and frankly the brakes aren't all that great, not the step up I thought hydraulic discs would be. I've read reviews that say the same, one suggested that the best mechanical disc brakes are better now.

So my question - can I keep my rotors, and buy new brakes, or do I need to spend stupid money to get new rotors too? I'm looking at either some Avid Juicys, or possibly Hope Mono, which are in my budget.