rorschach
09-14-02, 04:18 AM
i have a 99 z4 alloy which does not have disc brake mounts. is there an adapter that would allow me to use disc brakes? i was looking to go avid mechs up front and v in the back
Bicycle Mechanics - is there an adapter to use disc brakes on a fork without the mounts
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KleinMp99
09-14-02, 04:18 PM
If it dosent have mounts, then it probably isnt made to use disc brakes.....the extra torque and *****
rorschach
09-14-02, 10:23 PM
what if i got a lower from a 99 z1 or z2 with the disc mounts. would they be swappable
KleinMp99
09-14-02, 10:37 PM
Signs are pointing to yes.....but hopefully somebody else will help me out.
Phatman
09-15-02, 11:05 AM
i heard that if you use discs on a fork not made for discs, it will break your fork because of the extra torque genterated by the discs
Alan Perkins
09-20-02, 03:53 PM
I'm no engineer, but I think the extra torque would actually go to the hub/wheel, not the fork.
Regardless, since there is no "adapter" that I know of, you should be able to swap to a newer fork that has disc mounts.
See what your Local Bike Shop says, and give them some business......
Regardless, since there is no "adapter" that I know of, you should be able to swap to a newer fork that has disc mounts.
See what your Local Bike Shop says, and give them some business......