Clarks Clim8 6 pot disc brakes

garethfox

Hello guys as the title says does anyone have these, ive not been running them long and was woundering about the rotor sizing.
Ive read the they should be run with 170mm on the front and 150mm at the back, Does this mack much difference as ive just replaced my standard cable ones with these ones, without replacing the rotors.

I cant complain much as i was given the brakes

Thanks for your help
Gareth

snoopsmydogg

what size are your current rotors?

garethfox

Not sure how do I measure them.
Sorry may seem a thick answer but never been in this position as its my first set of discs

snoopsmydogg

the discs usually have the size printed on them

garethfox

Thanks ill have a look how does different sizes affect the discs

snoopsmydogg

if the caliper is the wrong size for the disc then there are a couple of possible scenarios.

If the rotor is too big then the caliper wont fit to the mount or if the rotor is too small then the pads won't grip properly and won't wear correctly.

garethfox

To look at them the rotors seem to fit ok

bluechair84

Without searching the internet - I've never heard of 170 or 150mm discs. The traditional ones would be 180 and 160. This combination of rotor size should give you ample power. If not, your pads might be contaminated or of low quality. Try new pads. And yes, rotor size affects braking performance. You shouldn't need to go up beyond 180.160 combo.

garethfox

Thanks guys ill take alot at the rotors when i get back home

garethfox

Im also going to give them a good bleed when i get chance does anyone know which oil is best for them

nicklouse

bluechair84 wrote:

Without searching the internet - I've never heard of 170 or 150mm discs. The traditional ones would be 180 and 160. This combination of rotor size should give you ample power. If not, your pads might be contaminated or of low quality. Try new pads. And yes, rotor size affects braking performance. You shouldn't need to go up beyond 180.160 combo.

the clarks are 170 and 150 as standard.

but with different adaptors can work with any size disc.

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... lim-8-9915

bluechair84

Weird! Never even seen those sizes when I've bought rotors in the past.

garethfox

Hey guys I've checked my rotors out they are 160mm on the front and 140mm on the rear.
My front one seems ok but the rear brake is abit on the soft side, I've looked all round the brake but still can't find any details on what oil to put in as I want to bleed them does anyone know what oil I shoukd use as I don't want to mix oils and mess up my brakes inside

Chears
Gareth

snoopsmydogg

I would be more concerned with getting the correct sized rotors first

supersonic

Overlooked this post, I have these brakes. The standard IS calipers are for 170mm front, 150mm back ie 10mm more than standard. I run mine with Clarks own adaptors which are plus 33 and plus 53 ie 203 front and rear.