I’ve only reproduced it here to make sure it’s available for our readers. And once you’ve done it a couple of times, it takes all of 5 minutes.įull credit for this method goes to Tim Grahl at Blue Collar Mountain Biking. AHL Bicycle Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads for AVID BB5 BB-5 MTB.
#AVID BB5 SETUP FULL#
I’ve found it to be the most consistent way to minimize lever throw and ensure full engagement when using BB5 road calipers and road levers. It perfectly aligns and centers the caliper body and brake pads over the rotor. Ships from and sold by Brands Cycle and Fitness. This method is more precise than the method outlined in the Avid BB5 Instruction Manual. This item: Avid BB5 MTB G2 Front or Rear Rotor (160mm) 52.00. Fixed the heel strikes and clearance problem thankfully. Called Dual Pivot due to both sides moving the pads in instead of the floating caliper. They have much much better modulation than the BB7s. But ime, first step is to replace the BB5's with BB7's just for ease of adjustment out on the road. LBS got the TRP calipers in and on today. I'd recommend Avid Full Metal Jackets to you whilst the underdesk ones (it''s for a long term project where everything has to be second hand) are goodrich. Tighten the pad adjustment knob until the pad just barely touches the rotor, then back off one click to eliminate pad/rotor contact. This, I think, is the definitive setup guide. Loosen the pad adjustment knob and remove the business card.Ħ. With the business card still in place, re-tighten both CPS bolts to lock the caliper in place.ĥ. This aligns and centers the caliper over the rotor while leaving a business-card-sized gap on the fixed side.Ĥ. Slide a business card between the outboard, fixed brake pad and the rotor (be sure the biz card is between the outboard fixed pad and the rotor, not the inboard adjustable pad and the rotor), then tighten the pad adjustment knob until the rotor and business card are snugly clamped between the brake pads (you should not be able to pull out the business card). WARNING: IF YOU ARE USING A HUB WITH A REMOVABLE SHIM, YOU MAY NEED LONGER ROTOR MOUNTING BOLTS.
#AVID BB5 SETUP INSTALL#
Install the wheel into the fork or frame.
Loosen the inboard pad adjustment knob using a Torx T-25 driver.ģ. BB7 and BB5 Installation & Set-Up Guide English SRAM Corporation July 2005 5 INSTALL ROTOR Mount the rotor to the hub using the supplied T-25 TORX® bolts and tighten to the specified torque. Loosen the (2) black CPS mounting bolts with a 5mm hex wrench to a point where the caliper body can move freely.Ģ.
Let’s start with the assumption that the rotor, caliper, and cable are properly installed on the bike, and that the rotor is true.ġ. You’ll need a 5mm hex wrench and a Torx T-25 driver.
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