mountian goat Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 hey all just one little Q is it possible for my front avid bb7 to work on the back?i tried today and it didnt work i think all it needs is a new rear adapter am i right ?please get back to me asapcheers so much lee x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Lad Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 a front disc caliper will fit the rear but will accept a 20mm smaller disc. a rear disc caliper will fit the front but will need a 20mm larger disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountian goat Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 right it takes 160 on front so that means im srewed yeh?what if i was to take off the 160 front adapter and buy a 160 rear adpater ?cheers lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 right it takes 160 on front so that means im srewed yeh?what if i was to take off the 160 front adapter and buy a 160 rear adpater ?cheers leeyup that works or a 180 front adaptor=same as 160 back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountian goat Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 ahhh ok cheers everyone so if i buy a 180 front adapter it wil fit a 160mm rear disc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Lad Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 ahhh ok cheers everyone so if i buy a 180 front adapter it wil fit a 160mm rear discIf you have a front caliper specified for a 160mm front disc, then yes, you will need an adapter that would make it 180mm front in order for it to fit a 160mm on the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.