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[Closed] Help with Shimano XTR M965 Disc Brakes please!!!!

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for the above model brakes are the calipers front and rear specific or can they be used at either end? thank you for any help


 
Posted : 09/12/2010 8:47 pm
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they are front rear specific.


 
Posted : 09/12/2010 8:50 pm
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thats not so good, can't find a rear caliper anywhere but loads of fronts!!! i've tried everything i can think of but i'm quite limited in bike knowledge, any ideas from the experts here?


 
Posted : 09/12/2010 8:52 pm
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The only difference is when fitting them without an adaptor the rear uses a 20mm bigger rotor. So if you fit a rear to the front, then you need a 180mm rotor. If you put a front on a rear, then you either run a 140mm rotor, or you need a +20mm adaptor to run a 160mm rotor.

Hope that's clear!

Boris


 
Posted : 09/12/2010 9:02 pm
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boris, i'll need to get a 140mm rotor and give that a go. thanks!


 
Posted : 09/12/2010 9:37 pm
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Slaidlaw81 - I have two rear calipers (doh!), will swap one for a front if you wish...


 
Posted : 10/12/2010 1:43 am
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dickyboy, i've not got another front one but they are available online. if you want to sell one how much are you looking for?


 
Posted : 10/12/2010 10:04 pm