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10644 03/15

REVER MCX1 MECHANICAL BRAKE INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for choosing the Rever MCX1 brake system. To ensure the 
best performance and reliability, please follow the instructions provided. 
If you have any questions please contact an authorized dealer or Rever 
representative. Enjoy and ride safely.

WARNING: CYCLING CAN BE DANGEROUS.  BICYCLE PRODUCTS SHOULD BE 

INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC.  NEVER MODIFY YOUR 
BICYCLE OR ACCESSORIES.  READ AND FOLLOW ALL PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS 
AND WARNINGS INCLUDING INFORMATION ON THE MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE.  
INSPECT YOUR BICYCLE BEFORE EVERY RIDE.  ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET.

Additional Product and Safety Information can be found at —ride-rever.com/safety

INTENDED USE 

 

 ASTM Condition 2

: Smooth pavement to smooth gravel roads and 

groomed trails with low-angle grades and drop offs of less than 6" (15cm).

COMPATIBILITY

Brake Levers:

 The MCX1 caliper is compatible with any short-pull, dropbar 

lever designed for cyclocross and road riding. 

Frame and Fork:

 The MCX1 caliper features a 74mm Post Mount. It will 

work with most frames and forks and either 140mm or 160mm rotors, but 
may require the use of an adapter.

INCLUDED HARDWARE

Qty Description

1 Caliper
1  Single-piece rotor, 6-bolt, 160mm
2  Disc brake pad
1  140/160mm I.S. adapter
1  160mm PM adapter
1 Kevlar

®

-reinforced  

 

housing with EZ Bend

TOOLS NEEDED

•  Cable and housing cutter
•  Cable crimper
•  Awl
•  3mm hex wrench
•  5mm hex wrench
•  T25 Torx wrench
•  Torque wrench

Usage Location

Tool

Caliper fixing bolt 

5mm hex wrench

Cable fixing bolt

5mm hex wrench

Pad adjustment screws  
(inboard and outboard)

3mm hex wrench

Pad spring fixing bolt

3mm hex wrench

Rotor mounting bolts

T25 Torx wrench

Fork Configuration

Rotor Size

Adapter Needed

140mm Post Mount

160mm

160mm Post/Post Adapter  
(included)

160mm Post Mount

160mm

None—direct fit

51mm I.S. Tab

160mm

160mm Rever Post/IS Adapter 
(included)

Frame Configuration

140mm Post Mount

140mm

None—direct fit

140mm Post Mount

160mm

160mm Post/Post Adapter

160mm Post Mount

160mm

None—direct fit

51mm I.S. Tab

140mm

140mm Rever Post/IS Adapter 
(included)

Qty Description

1  Ultra-slick stainless cable
1  Indexed inline brake adjuster
1  Hooded end cap
2  Lined end cap
2  Cable tip
4  Mini tube top
1  T-25 Torx wrench

Summary of Contents for MCX1

Page 1: ...eatures a 74mm Post Mount It will work with most frames and forks and either 140mm or 160mm rotors but may require the use of an adapter INCLUDED HARDWARE Qty Description 1 Caliper 1 Single piece rotor 6 bolt 160mm 2 Disc brake pad 1 140 160mm I S adapter 1 160mm PM adapter 1 Kevlar reinforced housing with EZ Bend TOOLS NEEDED Cable and housing cutter Cable crimper Awl 3mm hex wrench 5mm hex wrenc...

Page 2: ...need an adapter for your frame or fork If using an included Rever adapter install and torque fixing bolts to 6 8Nm If using an adapter from another manufacturer install according to the manufacturer s specifications Loosely install caliper onto the frame fork or adapter Install the wheel into the frame and fork per the manufacturer s instructions INSTALLATION REVER DISC BRAKE ROTOR INSTALLATION RE...

Page 3: ... burrs that can contact the inner wire 2 INSTALLATION CABLE AND HOUSING Install hooded end cap at end of housing where it meets the caliper If there are sections of open cable install lined end caps at those ends of cut housing Feed cable through adjusting barrel and cable fixing plate on the caliper Do not cut cable until caliper installation and adjustment are complete If using the included inli...

Page 4: ...ached the desired lever and caliper feel and braking power cut the cable at the caliper WARNING Do not leave enough cable that it can contact the rotor If the free end of the cable becomes tangled in the rotor while riding it could lead to serious injury Pull brake lever until it cannot be pulled further and hold Alternating from one bolt to the other in quarter turns tighten caliper mounting bolt...

Page 5: ...to move bike to ensure cables and brake pads move freely Check to make sure cables are not frayed and check housing for cracks and corrosion The required braking distance will be longer during wet weather Reduce your speed and apply brakes early and gently For best performance make sure the caliper rotor and disc brake pads are free of dirt mud ice or any other contaminants LIMITED WARRANTY This R...

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