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Now to the brakes. One set is in a nice presentation box. Which'll be thrown away. Ever such a nice box though. Think I'll try and find a use for it.


So I throw away the extraneous packaging to see what there is.


Get the instructions out and read them thoroughly. These are the brakes and it is important that they stop me every-time I want them to, and not stop me when I least expect it.


Off come the wheels to install the disks.


On this type of wheel you can use two varieties of disk brake disk-mount, and rim brakes. There is a dust cover to cover where the disk-mount adapter fits for the case where you'd use rim brakes. So off it comes and is thrown away.


On goes the IS or 6 bolt adapter. Looks to stand a little proud, needs pressing in, but not much pressure required, just thumbs.


Make sure it is seated all the way down.


Where's the lock nut gone?


On it goes, just finger tight for now. Put the disk on and ensure the arrow points in the direction of rotation for the wheel. Then install the disk and screw the six bolts in.


When I'm happy everything is correct I torque it all up.


Time for a relaxing beer.

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