[Stiff]

I've got a rear Avid mech disc on the way to replace my fade-prone Shimano XT. The problem is that I really like the XT's long slow modulation with both 6 and 8" rotors, and I want to duplicate that feeling with the Avid. Any tricks or tips out there?

I've got an old Shimano DX BMX lever, which has the low/med/hi settings.

I'm also going to run full-length, well-greased housing.

If this brake doesn't modulate well, I'll get a Hope something ornother.

 

[Incubus]

To increase modulation on avid mech brakes (single piston), just back the inside pad out as far as you can. There isn't much range, but that's really all you can do.

 

[MikeD]

Run the stationary pad a bit further from the disc than the manual tells you. I used to run mine as close as possible, just before it began to rub, and that gave insta-lockup power. Back the pad off a little and the moving pad will need to push the disc a little further before both pads are engaged...this gives some modulation, but I think it does reduce overall power if taken too far.

MD

 

[Stiff]

Cheers for that. Yeah, rear power really is a non-issue for me.