Caliper not aligned to disk after adaptor fitment

anthonyjrc
anthonyjrc Posts: 3
edited September 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi Guys,

New here and hot a bit of an issue.
I have an old Kona Kikapu Deluxe 2004 with Marzocchi MX Comp 2003 front forks and 160mm Shimano M525 brakes.
I have just started commuting and my route takes me down a very long and very steep hill on which at around 2/3rds of the way down my front brakes fade and basically stop working.
To resolve this I purchased a new 203mm rotor and Shimano 203 adaptor, however now I've come to fit them, the brake pad sits so its only covering the outer half of the disc so there isn't any way to adjust, pics added to help explain.

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What have I done wrong??

Anthony

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Looks like you bought a rear 203 adaptor not a front one.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • anthonyjrc
    anthonyjrc Posts: 3
    Bingo! Thanks nicklouse! looks like I clicked the wrong part!
  • ps4customgamer
    ps4customgamer Posts: 34
    Sorry for being a worry woo but those forks dont look like theyd be rated for over 160mm I'd be careful out on that steep hill.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    ps4customgamer wrote:
    Sorry for being a worry woo but those forks dont look like theyd be rated for over 160mm I'd be careful out on that steep hill.
    They are fine for 203.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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