Thread: BB5's/BB7's?
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Old 10-03-08 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BenLi
That makes very little sense, since the only difference between them is that the BB7 has the outboard pad adjustment. Without this feature, all you have to do is adjust the cable pull periodically.
+1, Seriously, Either that mechanic doesn't know what he/she's doing or they're pushing a set of BB7s (that were only used on Sundays).
I'd base the decision on cost difference, but wouldn't have that mechanic install BB5s if I went that route.
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