http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Avid B5 replacement en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:41:31 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10190#post-111114 Sun, 19 May 2013 22:18:49 +0000 allebong 111114@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Baldcyclist: Nothing. Never felt it was worth selling so it's been sitting about doing sod all for several years. It's yours. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10190#post-111107 Sun, 19 May 2013 21:27:48 +0000 Baldcyclist 111107@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Dismantled calliper as much as is possible (BB5 it seems has sealed bearings), soaked in penetration fluid for 18 hours, put it all back together.... meh, still seized solid. :(</p> <p>@allebong, how much do you want for that calliper? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10190#post-110726 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:45:13 +0000 DaveC 110726@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Want a hand and a wee catch up Mate?? I can bomb over on the CX one evening. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10190#post-110725 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:40:01 +0000 allebong 110725@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a BB5 calliper knocking around you can have. Missing the pads and the little cable pinch bolt thing but it works. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10190#post-110715 Thu, 16 May 2013 13:18:15 +0000 chdot 110715@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"What is the plus-gas"</p> <p><a href="http://www.s2cforum.com/archives/index.php?topic=9076.0" rel="nofollow">http://www.s2cforum.com/archives/index.php?topic=9076.0</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10190#post-110713 Thu, 16 May 2013 13:16:41 +0000 TractorFactory 110713@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've had siezed BB5's before. Inattention to cleaning properly led to me completely mashing the loosening screws. Have however managed to salvage one with a night of rather tedious cleaning but they are pretty simple mechanical beasts for easy maintenance and cleaning.</p> <p>Oh aye, wee tip from a friend. Website Superstar components stocks replacement pads for all sorts of brake types including BB5s. You can even mix and match different types.</p> <p>What is the plus-gas you talk of Coxy? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10190#post-110705 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:57:10 +0000 Coxy 110705@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This is the mechanical/cable one? I've fixed a seized one before, they're pretty hardy devices and can take some extream treatment.</p> <p>Remove from bike. Take out pads and soak in plus-gas overnight. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10190#post-110695 Thu, 16 May 2013 11:56:57 +0000 Baldcyclist 110695@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I need to replace my Avid BB5 Rear brake calliper (is it a calliper withs discs?) on the commuter as it's seized.<br /> Any recommendations for a similar replacement, or is the BB5 as good as any at that price point?</p> <p>Will be nice to have a rear brake again! </p>