Mount Rear Caliper; Install The Cable - SRAM Avid BB5 Installation And Setup Manual

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MOUNT REAR CALIPER

Loosen the CPS bolts, then mount the rear caliper to the I.S. tabs on the
rear of the bike. Tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Check that the caliper moves freely on the CPS hardware.
4

INSTALL THE CABLE

Pass the brake wire through the anchor bolt on the actuating arm. Cable slack may be removed with a fourth hand tool.
Be careful not to advance the torque arm as you pull the cable. Tighten cable anchor bolt to the specified torque. Use the barrel
adjuster at the brake lever to remove any remaining cable slack (if there is any).
IMPORTANT:
A
FTER THE CABLE IS ANCHORED
20
(3/4
)
MM
IN
OF EXCESS CABLE BEYOND THE ANCHOR BOLT
T
.
RIM AS NECESSARY
6
,
CHECK TO BE SURE THERE IS NO MORE THAN
After anchoring the cable,
slide the lower boot down
and place one small dot
of light grease inside.
Return the boot to its
proper position.
TORQUE TO:
5-7 Nm (40-60 in-lb)
.
BB7 and BB5 Installation & Set-Up Guide
Make sure the barrel
adjuster is screwed all
the way in before
installing the cable.
955-310589-000 Rev. B
Loosen before
mounting
TORQUE TO:
5-7 Nm
(40-60 in-lb)

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