Bicycle Mechanics - installing my avids

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jrafter
11-30-03, 09:23 AM
just wanted to see what you all thought of my install job.let me know if something doesnt look right.i get my new wheels tommarow. also is there a pattern a bolt pattern to mounting the rotors?..............cant seem to post my pics?


jrafter
11-30-03, 10:19 AM
ok here a link to my pics..... http://community.webshots.com/user/novatrek

bikedork
11-30-03, 02:20 PM
For rotor mounting, make sure the avid logo is facing out and install the mounting bolts until they just contact the rotor. Next, label the bolts clokwise 1 to 6 and tighten in this sequence 1,3,5,2,4,6. Avid's spec is 55 in-lbs. Clean the rotor with alcohol or another zero residue solvent and avoid touching it with bare skin or anything greasy or oily so as not to contaminate the brake pads. Now you can true your calipers to the rotors. Happy braking!


Maxis
11-30-03, 02:49 PM
I think you did a good job. How do you like the set of brakes and where did you get them from? Also how big is the rear rotor? 8"?

I think you need to clean your bike! :)

jrafter
11-30-03, 02:55 PM
thanks bikedork thats just what i needed.......i did thank my bike was that dirty.....flash really made it show up.......i got the disc from price point for $69.95 160mm i have had them since last year and and i just know had the money to get the wheels i wanted