The kit was relatively easy to install, setup and adjustment do take a little extra time, but once set the brakes perform very well with little need to fuss over them. Sram avid bb7 installation and setup manual 15 pages ball bearing disc brake. Jul 29, 2019 avids bb7 cable disc brake is an economical stopper that is a great low in your bb7, as well as a great setup video showing you the process. Avid caliper assemblies need to be serviced in order to optimize braking function. I show how to replace worn out disc brake pads on avid bb5 disc brake calipers.
The avid bb7 brakes are super reliable and offer compatibility with long pull levers. Will fit front 74mm post mount, 51mm is front or 51mm is includes adapters to fit these applications. How to install avid bb7 disc brakes ive never installed disc brakes before and i thought i would summarize some of the info i found in earlier threads on the matter for those who may also need a little guidance related to installation. Installation procedure of avid ball bearing disc brakes if you have questions about the installation or service of these or any sram components, please consult your local qualified bicycle mechanic. How to replace avid bb7 brake pads in new calipers. If your frame has the proper mounting bosses for disc brakes, and your wheels hubs are rotor compatible, you are ready to bolt on the parts. Avid artist dnxiv provides up to 16 channels of sdi embedded audio, and up to eight channels of embedded hdmi audio. With this concept came the genesis of avid, which you can still see in every product we make. Avids cps caliper positioning system included continues to make setup and adjustment a snap. Avid artist dnxiv installation and operation manual v15. However, if you have big fingers be prepared to be a. After installing soundgrid rack for venue v10 on a console which currently runs v9, youll need to configure io and servers in soundgrid inventory. Avid s bb7 is the mechanicaldisc brake that raises the bar.
The avid bb7 disc brakes are compatible with discready cyclocross or road bikes. I thought avid was discontinuing the bb7 and now was the time to replace a set that i have beat to death. How do i get the pads out of my avid bb7 disc brakes. The mechanical disc brake standard for well over a decade has been avid s venerable bb7 caliper.
Professional audio, video, and live sound production tools, including media composer, pro tools, and avid venue. Instudio tools for onair program and viewer enhancement, including maestro, mvp, and powerwall. Plus, get your music heard on apple music, spotify, pandora, and dozens of other major streaming outlets with avidplay. Current new retail boxed bb7 brakes come packaged with both front and rear adapters supplied by avid. Aug 21, 2019 avids bb7 cable disc brake is an economical stopper that is a great low in your bb7, as well as a great setup video showing you the process. The mechanical disc brake standard for well over a decade has been avids venerable bb7 caliper. The bb7 s also come with avid s new hs1 heat shedding rotors as opposed to the g2 rotors of the bb7 and bb5. The avid bb7 has set the standard for mechanical disc brakes for years. Just check the instructions and verify torque settings, frames may vary. Improper setup or use of brakes can result in loss of control or an accident, which. I bought my avid bb7 s when i recently decided to build my own mountain bike.
Description of avid bb7 mountain mechanical disc brake caliper cps incl. Avid s bb7 cable disc brake is an economical stopper that is a great low in your bb7, as well. The avid mechanical disc brake for mtb bikes uses a brake lever designed for linear pull brakes. If you are installing an s6l system for the first time, see setting up a venue s6l system for the first time. Avid empowers media creators with innovative technology and collaborative tools to entertain, inform, educate and enlighten the world. I have had a set of avid bb7 calipers with 200mm g2 rotors for close to three years now. Written by wally wallace wednesday, 07 august 20 00. Bb7 without outer pad adjust knob, clicky bit, nut, actuation arm, spring, hexagonal. The bb7 installation manual says to pump the lever five times then hold i suspect usually the first time is enough but if things arent quite as loose somehow the extra times might make an important difference. Issue replacing avid bb7 disc brake pads bicycles stack. Since 1991, avid has been working hard to bring you the industrys most dramatic improvements and make enhancements so sweet its hard to imagine riding without them. Relevance relevance price low to high price high to low alphabetically.
View and download sram avid bb5 installation and setup manual online. Proper installation and setup are more critical for disc brakes than for cantilevers, because the tolerances are a lot lower and. Sram corporation 2008 avid technical manual brake technology. This article will discuss the service and adjustment of the avid mechanical brake systems. Avid bb7 sucks originally posted by talabardio i like to do all of my repairs and maintenance myself, and really hate dealing with bleeding hydraulic brakes the whole thing is a nightmare. On the way back it was raining and boy did the brakes squeal. They needed to be completely rebuilt after 3000 miles. Avid bb series brake calipers have been around for about two. Avid technology and tools that empower media creators. This is how all the advice on the web tells you to install bb7 pads.
Members save 20% on one eligible fullprice item with code annv20 thru 525. Avid bb7 mountain mechanical disc brake caliper cps incl. On the old fisher, i would install bb7 pads just by pinching the padspringpad sandwich and pushing the sandwich into the caliper from the bottom the side toward the axle. Installation procedure of avid ball bearing disc brakes if you have questions about the installation or service of these or any sram. Avid disc brakes use a unique alignment system called caliper positioning. For updated videos on disc brake adjustment, please visit.
Review of the avid bb7 disc brake avid bb7 mini resource. The avid technical manual assumes you are performing a complete overhaul of the entire braking system and separates brake service into four main service categories. If you want to print a higher qualit y version of help information, avid recommends that you print all or part of the pdf version of the appropriate avid manual included in the online library for your editing application. If youve never worked with avids bb7 brake youll be doing yourself a big favor by taking a few minutes to read the instructions found on the. Pad adjusting knob moves pad position relative to rotor.
As for these, i opened the box, saw they were lower quality knockoffs, got my roll of packing tape, and reclosed the box. If a competitor is selling you a front or a rear you arent getting what should be included with this item. The bb7 also utilizes precision actuation and variable spring tension to give you serious stopping power and outofthisworld modulation. Avidbb7caliperservicetutorial photo album pinkbike.
Anatomy of bb5 and bb7 brake calipers cycling uk forum. This was extremely helpful, avid writes terrible instructions. Sram avid bb7 manuals manuals and user guides for sram avid bb7. Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects.
I had previously been using rim brakes, but i decided that this time i was going to get disc brakes. As fate would have it, they got here just in time for our nc cyclocross series finals, which was covered in snow, mud and crud. Then avid came out with their mechanical disc brake in the fall of 1999 if memory serves me righthell, maybe it was 2000dates get blurry, you know and completely changed that paradigm. I thought that the bb7s had very little modulation, the pads were expensive and needed to be replaced often, squeal when they get dusty, and if you bend the retaining spring while fixing a flat you have to walk home i bent mine twice. Resin organic semimetal brake pads for avid bb7 juicy 3 5 7, smooth braking,low noise, long life, kevlar, copper. Installation procedure of avid ball bearing disc brakes if you have questions about the installation or service of these or any sram components.
Ive never installed disc brakes before and i thought i would summarize some of the info i found in earlier threads on the matter for those who may also need a. The avid technical manual assumes you are performing a complete overhaul of the. With avid link in the pro tools interface, you can find and connect with a community of music creators and audio professionals to collaborate and expand your creative opportunities. I have never been able to remove the pads from my avid bb7 brakes. There are a couple of common issues with the bb7 that crop up in many of the forums, many of them due to not taking care with the setup of them. Avid disc caliper brakes use a ballandsocket system for the caliper mounting bolts. Eight channels of analog audio io is supported via a db25 industry. Sram avid bb7 mechanical disc brakes for road cross bike. The brake pad replacement is actually pretty easy, and you dont even need any. Park tools website which covers installation and adjustment of bb5bb7 brakes. Bluesunshine mtb bb7 mechanical disc brake front and rear. If caliper brake piston motion is sticky or lacks a positive and smooth return, the caliper bodybrake piston oring may be out of place or damaged. It seems to take too much force to get them out, i figure i missed a step somewhere, or im doing something wrong. Aug 20, 2017 avid bb7 from aliexpress package unpacking avid bb7 duration.
This is most certainly down to the type of cable and routing being used. I prefer higherend avid vbrakes to the avid mechanicals. This hold be the reason or someone having a stopping power problem. One thing to note is that the bb7 s wont work with centerlock or 2 piece rotors due to clearance issues with the stock pads. Or rather i was forced to due to my old frame developing a crack. Since 1991, avid has been working hard to bring you the industrys most dramatic improvements and make enhancements so sweet its. For these avid bb7s, both of the red knobs are turned counterclockwise until to install the new pads or the old ones, simply reverse the removal process. Avids cps caliper positioning system, included continues to make setup and adjustment a snap. Avid trialign caliper positioning system cps is easy to use for getting the perfect alignment. Easy to set up, reliable and inexpensive, ive used bb7s on dozens of. Ive had these on both my avid juicy 3s and my bb7 brakes.
Avid support, euphonix support, euphonix pro, euphonix artist series. While the pictures on this manual are of a stowaway 1, the. Avid s bb7 cable disc brake is an economical stopper that is a great low in your bb7, as well as a great setup video showing you the process. The pads work and were fairly straight forward to install. So, we requested a few things to test, and avids new bb7 sl calipers were the first to arrive. As fate would have it, they got here just in time for our nc cyclocross. You will simply love the stopping power whether riding a standard bike or a modified ebike. For years now, ball bearing disc brakes have been a favorite among riders who want control, durability, dependability and pieceofcake adjusting. Installing the avid editing application for all avid editing applications, log in as an os user with administrative privileges and launch the installer. I owned bb7 brakes from 20022005 and would not own them again.
This fixing system is similar to many brake pads on linear pull caliper rim brakes. I havent had to replace them yet and the bike has over 6000 miles on it. For exploded diagrams and part number information, please refer to the avid spare parts catalog available on our website. For information on the disc rotor mounting, see disc. Man, i just can not say enough about the avid mtb bb7. Th e venerable avid bb7 has been the benchmark for mechanical disc brake performance since it was introduced and is widely considered the first decent mechanical disc brake. It boasts dual padadjustment knobs and avid s ingenious trialign caliperpositioning system so you can dial in perfect braking in seconds.
One of the most common complaints is of a spongy feel. So, we requested a few things to test, and avid s new bb7 sl calipers were the first to arrive. Review of the avid bb7 disc brake decisions, decisions. Tech tuesday avid bb7 cable disk brake setup pinkbike. Powerful systems for managing, protecting, distributing, and monetizing media, including interplay production and inews. Avid s bb7 cable disc brake is an economical stopper that is a great low cost alternative to more expensive hydraulic brakes, but like any other component, it needs to be setup correctly to get. Avid s bb7 cable disc brake is an economical stopper that is a great low in your bb7, as well as a great setup video showing. The brakes boasted incredible stopping power even though they only came with 160mm rotors at the time, easy installation and damnnear trouble free.
Pdf guide and other venue s6l guides and documentation, and to become familiar with some of the resources available at. Jan 18, 2020 avids bb7 cable disc brake is an economical stopper that is a great low in your bb7, as well as a great setup video showing you the process. We recommend that you have your avid brakes serviced by a qualified bicycle. To access the online library, select help online library from within your avid editing application.
According to the avid instructions there should be approximately twice as much gap from the inside pad to the rotor on the as there. We have 1 sram avid bb7 manual available for free pdf download. The weight difference between the bb7 and bb7 s is nominal so its really just a features upgrade. The avid bb7 mtb disc brakes are some of the best mechanical disc brakes on the market today. Jun 21, 2012 avid bb7 brake pad replacement on tour duration. For these avid bb7s, both of the red knobs are turned counterclockwise until to install the new pads or. Sram avid bb5 installation and setup manual pdf download. Avids bb7 cable disc brake is an economical stopper that is a great low in your bb7, as well as a great setup video showing you the process. After installation and after the required system reboot, you need to run the. We ride our bikes in the peloton, on the trails and down the mountains. The quality is fantastic, the brake pads a much larger than the standard brake pads found on disc brake bikes today. Then do the following as appropriate for your installation. View online or download sram avid bb7 installation and setup manual.