Adjusting Elixir 7 Calipers

duncanhankins

Hi guys, I've just swapped out my Elixir 3s for 7s, and changed wheels to Tesla hubs (Superstar) with Stans Arch Ex rims. My issue is I don't seem to be able to move the calipers across enough to stop them rubbing. I've done the pulling the lever 5-6 times then holding it in and nipping up the bolts, but they still bind, is really annoygin considering the 3s were fine and without any issue at all!?

Help would be appreciated!
D.

Chunkers1980

Do you still have the 3s to confirm if they work fine with the new wheels?

The Rookie

How are you doing the bolts up? Very easy to twist the caliper if aren't careful.

duncanhankins

I hadn't tried the wheels with my 3s as the 3s are now on another bike with the old wheels?

As for tightening the bolts I use normal allen keys?

Chunkers1980

Well change it back. Work out what is different.

Of course you're using allen keys. It is the method you use not to make the caliper twist.

duncanhankins

I didn't realise the caliper could twist so haven't used anything to stop it doing so as the manual and no fitting how2s have mentioned this.

cooldad

It just twists a bit on the bolts. Just hold it and do them up bit by bit each side.

The Rookie

As mentioned, just do one up and the calliper will often twist, so you need to nip each one up and then tighten a little at a time alternating between the bolts, the disc is not stiff enough to stop it twisting.