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http://howtosetuptheavidbb7.weebly.com/how-to-set-up-the-avid-bb7.html
That is the bible or BB7 setup. In the last four or so years of BB7s on my tourer/daily ride, never had a single issue following this setup.
Long live the BB7.
I’ve installed some BB7 MTB callipers with Tektro RL520 levers. I’ll preface this by saying I’ve never used disc brakes before, so my expectations may be mismatched.
The levers need pulling further back than I would expect before the pads start contacting the disc. Even with the levers pulled all the way back, the braking force feels weak.
I’ve since seen that BB7s come in a Road version. The RL520 I believe are long pull and should work well with the BB7 MTB.
Should I just tinker with the pad adjusters, or have I got the wrong callipers? Will BB7 Road versions work better, just the same, or not at all with the RL520?
Thank you!