Disc Wheel
Disc Wheel
 |
 RF711 1953 53 1954 54 Pontiac Hubcap Wheel Cover Disc  US $49.99
|
MTB Disc Brakes - What do I need?
New mtb disc brakes are a huge upgrade for your bike. They look amazing and are much more better in performance then rim brakes (V-brakes). But you have to spend some money to get the components you need. Check this out to get the knowledge to upgrade your bike with mtb disc brakes.
The most important part is the wheel hub. You need a hub with one of the following mounting standard:
- International Standard (IS) (a six-bolt mount)
- Centerlock (licensed by Shimano)
- five-bolt (licensed by Hope)
- three-bolt (licensed by Hope and another system licensed by Rock Shox)
- there are many other mountings for mtb disc brakes …
The second thing you need is a MTB fork respectively a frame with an IS or PM mounting. IS means International Standard and PM means Post Mount. It doesn't really matter which mounting you have or your brakes have there are several adapters from one to the other mounting, so don't care about what type you have.
Of course you need a rotor (disc) for your mtb disc brakes. This depends on the brake you got. Some manufacturers have special discs such as Avid, Hope, Hayes and Shimano. The best way is to get the disc the manufacturer suggests. You can choose between some disc sizes.
- 140 mm
- 160 mm
- 180 mm // 183 mm // 185 mm
- 200 mm // 203 mm // 205 mm
- 220 mm
These are to common ones but there are some others for special manufacturers. Anyway there are adapters for nearly every size.
How to install your new braking system? No matter if you got hydraulic or mechanical mtb disc brakes the installation will be the same.
- First of all take the wheel off your bike.
- Then take your new rotor and put it on the wheel hub and fix it the way it should be. This depends on the type of mounting standard you have.
- After fixing the disc go back to your bike and your mtb disc brake to the mounting on your MTB fork or frame.
- Now put your wheel back on your bike.
- Last but not least you have to adjust the brake so that there is no noise while the wheel spins around. That can take a long time and you have to be very patient with this.
About the Author
Visit
MTB Disc Brakes
for further information about mtb disc brakes or visit this article about
Mountain Bike Forks
for more general infos.
|
|
Disc Brake Wheel Stud by Omix-Ada $1.99 1976-86 CJ;With disc brakes |
|
|
Disc To Disc Upgrade $681.99 Disc To Disc Upgrade; Front; For Larger Than Stock Single-Piston Cast Iron Calipers; Bolts To Stock Spindles; |
|
|
Clutch Disc by Crown Automotive $101.99 Clutch Disc |
|
|
SSBC 80 mm Disc To Disc Upgrade $768.99 80 mm Disc To Disc Upgrade; Front; Bolts To Stock Spindles; |
|
|
Omix-Ada 16714.04 - Disc Brake Wheel Stud by Omix-Ada $1.99 1976-86 Jeep CJ;With disc brakes JEEP CJ5 CJ7 SCRAMBLER 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 2.5L (150) 2.5L Iron Duke LX8 (151) 4.2L (258) 5L (304) GAS Omix-Ada 16714.04 - Disc Brake Wheel Stud by Omix-Ada |
|
|
Standard Disc To Disc Brake Kit $1214.99 Standard Disc To Disc Brake Kit; Front; Incl. 2 Piston Calipers/Rtrs/Pds/Mnting Brckts/Splash Shields/Flex Hoses/Lines/Master Cylinder/9 in. Booster/Proportioning Valve; |
|
|
Disc To Disc Brake Line Kit for Jeep $219.99 Universal;Front or rear;With 5 tabs Disc To Disc Brake Line Kit for Jeep |
|
|
SSBC A1480012SS - Disc To Disc Brake Line Kit $337.99 Universal;Front or rear;Stainless steel;With 5 tabs SSBC A1480012SS - Disc To Disc Brake Line Kit |
|
|
SSBC V6; 6-Piston Disc To Disc Upgrade Kit $2615.99 V6; 6-Piston Disc To Disc Upgrade Kit; Red Calipers; Front; w/15 in. Rotors; Bolts To Stock Spindles; |
|
|
Disc Brake Pad $37.99 Disc Brake Pad; Posi-Quiet Ceramic; |
|
|
Centerforce Clutch Disc $201.99 Clutch Disc; Size 11 in.; 10 Spline By 1-1/16 in.; |