So I'm finally about ready to ride my 1x1 now that i have the drivetrain on. A question on the mechanical disc brakes though. What do you look for in the feel of the lever. Maybe I am used to a more rim feel from v brakes and dual pivot roadbrakes/non-linear levers.
I followed Avid and Park tools recommendations on setting them up but the levers feel soft and travel more than I would think they should, they don't bottom out though.
Any tips on setting up or burning in disc brakes?
the dreaded ben
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:40 pm
Grumpy GreebJoined: 20 Aug 2005Posts: 5329Location: flavor country
they're picky little fuckers aren't they.
you need to set them up in the middle of the calipers swing. also, make sure the little red dialy thing are adjusted so the brake shoes are damn near touchin'.
you know what, just bring the fuckin thing tonight and i'll set em up fo yo.
well that or call me and i can walk you through it.
206-819-7695
joeball
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:38 pm
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Thanks for the offer, but I'll have to take you up another time. I'm going to give them another look tonight. Your comment that the pads need to be just on the verge of touching confirms what seemed logical to me.
Avid emphasizes that there should be twice the clearance between the inboard pad and the rotor relative to the outboard pad/rotor clearance. I had been trying to achieve this by their suggested method backing the pads off using a 2:1 ratio in adjustment dial clicks. This seemed to result in too much clearance.
I think I'll go home and find where each pad drags and then back the outboard off one click and the inboard off 2 clicks.
I also heard that the pads wear in and stopping power increases with time. Is there way to foster a healthy break in period?
the dreaded ben
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 6:27 pm
Grumpy GreebJoined: 20 Aug 2005Posts: 5329Location: flavor country
don't skip my first advice, it's even more important than the brake pad clearence.
you really need to bolt the cable into place when the brake arm is half way thru its stroke. this'll make em feel much crisper, ie, give em more spring tension.
the dreaded ben
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 6:29 pm
Grumpy GreebJoined: 20 Aug 2005Posts: 5329Location: flavor country
don't skip my first advice, it's even more important than the brake pad clearence.
you really need to bolt the cable into place when the brake arm is half way thru its stroke. this'll make em feel much crisper, ie, give em more spring tension.
also for seeing the gap between the pad and disc, i suggest covering a flashlight with paper or a white rag and shining it back at you from the oppisite side. the cover is to eliminate the glare.
good luck
the dreaded ben
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 6:31 pm
Grumpy GreebJoined: 20 Aug 2005Posts: 5329Location: flavor country
oh, and for breaking in your pads, turn the red knobbys so they rub and go fo a ride.
it doesn't take long.
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