shimano hydraulic rear - crosstrail

chuckrock57
chuckrock57 Posts: 23
edited November 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
hi
trying to fit shimano hydraulic disc brakes to replace avid bb5 on Specialized crosstrail comp.
Front - direct mount to fork easy.
Rear - mounts using adapter to rear stay but sits inside triangle with insufficient clearance to mount brake.
Anyone fitted this to theirs or any ideas gratefully received.
Thanks
Charlie

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Have you tried using a smaller disc and associated calliper mount adapter? It's that or pick a 'smaller' (in the relevant directions) calliper.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    use the disc and adaptor from the BB5s.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • chuckrock57
    chuckrock57 Posts: 23
    Many thanks for getting back so quickly.
    Was mainly my literal interpretation of the arrow marking up on the adapter.
    When I realised it could be direction of rotation (of wheel) fitted really easily.
    Seem like they are going to be a very good upgrade, only ridden a little way to bed the pads in so far.
    charlie.

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