Tuesday, 5 February 2019

Rear disc upgrade.

Probably one of the most useful brake upgrades is to change a 160mm rear disc rotor to a 180mm disc rotor. For this you will need an adapter. All this unit does is move the brake caliper 20mm away from the mount to allow for a larger diameter disc rotor, and improved braking.

Shimano SM-MA-F180 PP post to post mount
Packet open showing all the parts.
Shimano XT-Saint Icetech RT86 6 bolt 180mm rotor.
New rotor attached to hub.
Brakes all replaced and adjusted.


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