Sounds like you are aligning them correctly (I assume you are loosening both mounting bolts per brake caliper, not just one)
Rotors do wear out and will become warped over time. Sometimes its possible to straighten them out with a wrench but sometimes its just time to replace them.
Yes you can go from 185 mm to 160 mm rotors but you will need new brake adapters which are sold in various sizes:
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=178&category=20
I'm pretty sure you can use the existing hardware (bolts, washers) so you don't need to order that. 185 mm in the F/R seems like overkill to me if all you are doing is XC riding.
Rotors do wear out and will become warped over time. Sometimes its possible to straighten them out with a wrench but sometimes its just time to replace them.
Yes you can go from 185 mm to 160 mm rotors but you will need new brake adapters which are sold in various sizes:
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=178&category=20
I'm pretty sure you can use the existing hardware (bolts, washers) so you don't need to order that. 185 mm in the F/R seems like overkill to me if all you are doing is XC riding.