Disc brake question.

[davidj]

Re:

It isn't spacers you need as that brake is post mount. You need a disc brake caliper adapter to suit the rotor size, usually they include the bolts with the adapter.

I have Avid Elixir 1 on one of my bikes, awfull till I spent some time servicing them & fitting some cheap Clarks pads and now they are great! Good modulation reliable and consistent. You need a avid specific bleed kit. They are ugly brakes though only fit for the winter bike despite how well they work!

If you decide to throw your elixir away throw them in my direction, I love fixing stuff .

 

[Captain Stupido]

Re: Re:

It isn't spacers you need as that brake is post mount. You need a disc brake caliper adapter to suit the rotor size, usually they include the bolts with the adapter.

I have Avid Elixir 1 on one of my bikes, awfull till I spent some time servicing them & fitting some cheap Clarks pads and now they are great! Good modulation reliable and consistent. You need a avid specific bleed kit. They are ugly brakes though only fit for the winter bike despite how well they work!

If you decide to throw your elixir away throw them in my direction, I love fixing stuff .

I like fixing stuff too... but I have no shortage of stuff to fix! I think in this case (as it's for my wife) I'd rather not have to f*** about too much...

For the time being I've ordered a set of budget Shimanos. I might have a play with the Avids when they're off the bike. Or I might just stick them on eBay and see if I can claw back a few pennies.

Bit confused re spacers and adapters... there is an adapter (and spacers) on the rear but I can't see any need for one at the front. Can't make out an adapter in the original publicity photo, either.

I wonder if I'll need anything not included with the new Shimano set.

 

[davidj]

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I made the assumption that you needed spacers because you had a 180 or bigger rotor, looks like I was wrong.

My Elixirs run a 180mm rotor with adapter and no additional spacers. I have never had to use spacers for a 160mm rotor on a post mount fork, but it is a long time since I ran one that small on the front.

 

[mattr]

Re: Re:

I made the assumption that you needed spacers because you had a 180 or bigger rotor, looks like I was wrong.

Quite a lot of avid brakes use pairs of conic washers to align the caliper to the rotor. This is what we mean by "spacers".

 

[Duxuk]

You could get some brake and clutch cleaner and give the pistons a spray. Otherwise you may be trying to shove crap sticking to the pistons into the bores, hence they won't push back far enough.

 

[Captain Stupido]

Finally fitted the brakes today. Easy enough apart from a warped rotor on the rear one making things awkward. Managed to straighten it out a bit, enough to stop the pads rubbing.

They work pretty well - on the plus side very progressive and not at all grabby feeling, not loads of power on the front but at least she's not going to get thrown over the handlebars. More than enough power to lock up the back wheel.

Ended up with these little bits left over... any ideas?

 

[davidj]

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You put them over the caliper mounting bolts, to ensure they don't come loose.

 

[Captain Stupido]

Re: Re:

You put them over the caliper mounting bolts, to ensure they don't come loose.

Thanks!

 

[mattr]

I usually do the bolts up properly and throw those in the bin......