Disc brake compatibility with the new KH cranks - Page 7

uniShark · 2012-09-05, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nurse Ben

Pull the pads, lightly sand off the "sheen", then wipe the rotor with alcohol, and take it for a ride. Try riding the brake lightly for a little while to allow the pad to seat into the rotor.

I had this happen on my 29er the other day, did the above, now it's fine.

Thanks Ben, I'll give that a try. I admit I didn't exactly give the pads time to wear in - I gave a couple little test pulls, then started down one of the steepest sections of trail I've ever ridden.

Feisty · 2012-09-05, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by uniShark

Kicking myself, I know I've read that advice before.

Yes you did as I wrote it

Baca · 2012-09-07, 05:59 AM

Rookie question: uni Nimbus Drak + KH Spirit Cranks (to fix disc) + Nimbus D'Brake mount (to fix caliper). Will it work?

davidp · 2012-09-07, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baca

Rookie question: uni Nimbus Drak + KH Spirit Cranks (to fix disc) + Nimbus D'Brake mount (to fix caliper). Will it work?

Yep. You may need to mess with spacing using some washers to get everything line up just right but it'll work.

MJS · 2012-10-09, 04:23 AM

So I wasnt sure if I should post here, or in this thread http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/sho...t=92060&page=4. It kind of relates to both topics, so I decided on this thread because it is not as old. I also would like to say that I am not going to try this, but somebody else may find it useful.

Obviously, there is not enough clearance to use a mechanical caliper on outboard disks, and it appeared that there was not enough clearance to use mechanicals on one of the inboard Nimbus disk hubs (there were pictures from Ben, but they are no longer there). I am curious if someone could use spirit cranks with a left side inboard disk? There is more clearance with spirits than moments, so it seems it may work. If someone wants to use a meachanical disk brake, than this may be something to look into.

Dartmech · 2012-10-09, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baca

Rookie question: uni Nimbus Drak + KH Spirit Cranks (to fix disc) + Nimbus D'Brake mount (to fix caliper). Will it work?

Yes. But D-brake and caliper will be backwards too. At least thats how mine went.

2012-10-09, 04:23 AM	#95
MJS 36er <3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Age: 18 Posts: 124	So I wasnt sure if I should post here, or in this thread http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/sho...t=92060&page=4. It kind of relates to both topics, so I decided on this thread because it is not as old. I also would like to say that I am not going to try this, but somebody else may find it useful. Obviously, there is not enough clearance to use a mechanical caliper on outboard disks, and it appeared that there was not enough clearance to use mechanicals on one of the inboard Nimbus disk hubs (there were pictures from Ben, but they are no longer there). I am curious if someone could use spirit cranks with a left side inboard disk? There is more clearance with spirits than moments, so it seems it may work. If someone wants to use a meachanical disk brake, than this may be something to look into. __________________ "Why'd you put your beer down for this photograph?" -maestro8 "I will irradiate my gonads in the name of unicycle science." -GizmoDuck

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