Endohopper Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 (edited) Afternoon , folks . I don't expect many of you run XT V brakes , but I'm hoping someone can help me here . My new XT's dont seem to fit all the way down onto the canti bosses at the fork , and at the rear brake . I thought that perhaps when I tightened the mounting bolts they'd kinda seat the brake correctly , but there's still like 5-7 mm between the base of the brake and the frame / fork 's posts . Had to use a photo of my LX V's , but you get my drift . The brakes seem to work fine , but I'm sure they're supposed to sit right the way down on their posts . Any ideas ? ( other than " dude , get some Maguras ." ) Edited September 3, 2005 by Endohopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 i think they're all like that.... :P is there any play in the arm when the bolt is tightened? if not...i shouldn't worry- i'm sure mine are the same :huh:" adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 Any paint or rust on the mount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 Any chance of editing with a smaller arrow i cant see the gap because of it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 Does the little pin go into the hole? You know what I mean? If it's not there properly, then they're not working right and you need to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onza Kieron Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Take the thing off and get a magura dude! :lol: No, kidding, i would rather go vee but anyway, take the brake off and file around the boss to remove imperfections, BUT if it works fine with no play the leave it , as long as its tightened it shouldnt budge, unless the brake is unclipped or not together fully. Hope this helps, Kieron :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted September 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Allright , thanks for your opinions , folks . With a bit of filing and lubing , they seem to sit nearly as they should and are offering excellent stopping power , but still squeal like a herd of constipated banshees . Gotta love T-F for exactly this kinda thing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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