Mechanical Front Disk Caliper

[chicorider]

The Grotac kit is very complete, including pads and several mounting bolts of different lengths.

I've never tried to lift the rear wheel, but I would imagine it would take a tremendous effort and a strong front brake. I would guess that the front wheel would lock up or skid before the rear end would lift. I have locked up the rear wheel a few times in sudden traffic situations, which makes me pucker in the reclined position. I've learned to be a little lighter with the rear brake.

 

[Joe Riel]

Just replaced the Ridever front caliper with the new Grotac Equals. Will do the rear later. Am using the existing cable outer but had to replace the wire because the old cable would not go through the cable clamp. Is there a technique for replacing the cable (wire) with a Grotac? The cable clamp consists of a hole through an arm. The cable is curved (by the calipers) as it gets to the clamp, so the end of the cable doesn't want to easily go through the hole, which has an orthogonal threaded hole for the clamp screw. I installed it by using the extra material to start the cable through the hole without bending it, then aligned, clamped it, and cut the cable.

The brake feels solid in hand. Will break-in the pads and test it on Thursday.