Avid Juicy 5 adjustment

JunFan

Hi,

Just got my new bike - and am having a problem with the front rotor touching the pads (Avid Juicy 5's). When I spin the front wheel, it's only touching it slightly, and isn't causing a noticeable slow down of the wheel whilst it spins. I read the manual and it says about loosening the 2 cps bolts, then pumping the lever, holding the lever down, and re-tightening. Is this what I need to do? and which are the cps bolts. Sorry, I know it's probably really simple...and I've just ordered that Zinn book off amazon...so hopefully no more stupid questions!

Thanks in advance

Rob

nicklouse

let them bed in. if the problem is still there on monday ask again.

JunFan

That's what I wanted to here...I can now go out tonight Cheers Nick.

Neily03

I had the same with my juicy 7, just loosen the 2 caliper bolts and move it over slightly.

JunFan

I'll try letting them bed in first...and then if not, I'll try loosening the caliper...see if that works....cheers again

Johnny Napalm

I had the same problem with my Juicy 5's rear rotor. I just loosened the bolts, pumped the lever, as per the instructions, and the problem was solved.

Although, I don't think the rear brake has bedded-in yet...making a lovely squeal at the moment. :?

dave_s

It might not be the right way of doing it but I've found that the easiest way to centre Avid Juicy 7s (I think 5's have a similar caliper) is to put the caliper on loose or finger tight and pull the brake lever and hold it down.

Then with the brake lever held, tighten the caliper bolts.
Each time I've done that I've found my calipers seemed to be centred perfectly, obviously then make sure the rotor is as straight as poss removing any minor bends.

Then I use the reach screw to adjust bite point along with the adjuster on top of the brake. Much easier than the mess around with shims on Hope brakes. Although once sorted Hopes are fine too in my experience, Avids are just quicker to fit with the caliper design.

tom_j

yeah i had the same problem and loosened the bolts (these are the one that are above and below the caliper, not the ones that fit the system to the fork/frame - see the manual) and pumping, holding and tightening.

auto centres the rotor between the pads

nicklouse

but as the bike is new. there is no need to touch it. as just using it will sort it.

JunFan

well I went over to Aston Hill last night for a few hours, and it all seemed fine. However, when I checked the rotor, it was still slightly rubbing - but it was better than before....so I think as Nick has said, it's probably just because it's brand new...if not, at least I now know how to adjust them. This is my first 'decent' bike, and whilst i've been biking for quite a while, I've never really bothered with learning how everything works etc - so am having a few issues now!! I've posted a new topic about my forks if anyone is able to help :oops: !!Thanks again!