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REVER MCX1 Instructions

REVER MCX1 Instructions

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REVER MCX1 MECHANICAL BRAKE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for choosing the Rever MCX1 brake system. To ensure the
best performance and reliability, please follow the instructions provided.
If you have any questions please contact an authorized dealer or Rever
representative. Enjoy and ride safely.
WARNING: CYCLING CAN BE DANGEROUS. BICYCLE PRODUCTS SHOULD BE
INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC. NEVER MODIFY YOUR
BICYCLE OR ACCESSORIES. READ AND FOLLOW ALL PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS INCLUDING INFORMATION ON THE MANUFACTURER'S WEBSITE.
INSPECT YOUR BICYCLE BEFORE EVERY RIDE. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET.
Additional Product and Safety Information can be found at —ride-rever.com/safety
INTENDED USE
ASTM Condition 2: Smooth pavement to smooth gravel roads and
groomed trails with low-angle grades and drop offs of less than 6" (15cm).
COMPATIBILITY
Brake Levers: The MCX1 caliper is compatible with any short-pull, dropbar
lever designed for cyclocross and road riding.
Frame and Fork: The MCX1 caliper features a 74mm Post Mount. It will
work with most frames and forks and either 140mm or 160mm rotors, but
may require the use of an adapter.
Fork Configuration
Rotor Size
140mm Post Mount
160mm
160mm Post Mount
160mm
51mm I.S. Tab
160mm
Frame Configuration
140mm Post Mount
140mm
140mm Post Mount
160mm
160mm Post Mount
160mm
51mm I.S. Tab
140mm
Adapter Needed
160mm Post/Post Adapter
(included)
None—direct fit
160mm Rever Post/IS Adapter
(included)
None—direct fit
160mm Post/Post Adapter
None—direct fit
140mm Rever Post/IS Adapter
(included)
INCLUDED HARDWARE
Qty Description
1
Caliper
1
Single-piece rotor, 6-bolt, 160mm
2
Disc brake pad
1
140/160mm I.S. adapter
1
160mm PM adapter
1
Kevlar
®
-reinforced
housing with EZ Bend
TOOLS NEEDED
Cable and housing cutter
Cable crimper
Awl
3mm hex wrench
5mm hex wrench
T25 Torx wrench
Torque wrench
Usage Location
Caliper fixing bolt
Cable fixing bolt
Pad adjustment screws
(inboard and outboard)
Pad spring fixing bolt
Rotor mounting bolts
Qty
Description
1
Ultra-slick stainless cable
1
Indexed inline brake adjuster
1
Hooded end cap
2
Lined end cap
2
Cable tip
4
Mini tube top
1
T-25 Torx wrench
Tool
5mm hex wrench
5mm hex wrench
3mm hex wrench
3mm hex wrench
T25 Torx wrench
10644 03/15

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Summary of Contents for REVER MCX1

  • Page 1 • 3mm hex wrench • 5mm hex wrench Frame and Fork: The MCX1 caliper features a 74mm Post Mount. It will work with most frames and forks and either 140mm or 160mm rotors, but • T25 Torx wrench may require the use of an adapter.
  • Page 2 Loosely install caliper onto the frame, fork, an adapter for your frame or fork. If using an or adapter. included Rever adapter, install and torque fixing bolts to 6–8Nm. If using an adapter from another manufacturer, install according to the...
  • Page 3 INSTALLATION: CABLE AND HOUSING Install EZ-Bend housing into brake lever body, Measure the length of housing needed. Ensure Using a sharp housing cutter cut housing to length. ensuring housing is seated fully. housing makes smooth bends between cable stops and that handlebars can rotate completely in both directions without pulling housing taut.
  • Page 4 INSTALLATION: FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Pull cable taut and tighten anchor bolt. Pull brake lever until it cannot be pulled further Alternating from one bolt to the other in quarter and hold. turns, tighten caliper mounting bolts to 6–8Nm. Release brake lever. Using the caliper mounted barrel adjuster, adjust Using a 3mm hex wrench, adjust the outboard Once you have reached the desired lever and...
  • Page 5 This limited warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement the brakes to perform poorly or not at all of a defective product, at the option of Rever, and is the sole remedy of the • If while riding, your brake(s) makes noise, it could be caused by pads that warranty.