Brake upgrade 160mm to 180mm

weebryan
weebryan Posts: 12
edited August 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Been riding trials and out of normal mtb game for over 8 years so i got a full sus last year for a change and the brake power is poor soooo......


I currrently have formula oro k24 brakes 160mm on my rocky moutain and want to upgrade to 180mm

Front: PM 160mm Rear: IS to PM 160mm

do you know anywere sell adaptors and rotors for these or similar to make both 180mm

got a link for hard ware kit to give you an idea and bike

http://www.bikes.com/main+en+01_102+ALT ... D=3&Y=2009


http://store.formula-brake.com/hardware_kits/oro

there must be a cheaper option than these

thanks


Bryan

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    any adaptor and disc will do. but be aware that some adapters are for 185 so you would need the right size disc.

    all available from any web shop.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • johnsav
    johnsav Posts: 775
    superstar do adapters cheap as chips
  • weebryan
    weebryan Posts: 12
    what type/shape is better if any and these correct for pm to pm 160 - 180




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    Formula-74mm-PM180-Adapter-1.jpg

    AD-PMPM180.jpg
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    it makes no difference other than the maker will say it works with their brakes.

    but it looks like you have a front 203 in that lot,
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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