- Family: BB
- Category: Mechanical Disc Brakes

BB5 Mountain Mechanical Disc Brake
ENTRY-LEVEL, SCHMENTRY-LEVEL
The BB5 offers our Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System, tool-free pad replacement, a melt-forged body and an inboard pad adjustment knob. One try and you’ll wonder if the BB5s are really entry-level brakes.
Weight | 335 grams (160mm rotor; front post mount) |
Caliper Design | Mechanical, Monoblok |
Finish | Satin Black |
Rotor | G2 CleanSweep , 160/180/200mm |
Pad | Sintered |
Adjustment | Inboard Knob Pad Adjustment, Tri-Align Caliper Positioning |
Compatibility | Mountain style levers |
Intended Use | XC/Trail/AM |

Another original Avid technology making your life better—there’s never been an easier brake to install and adjust. With Avid’s Tri-Align™Caliper Positioning System™, aligning the caliper to the rotor literally takes seconds. Just loosen the CPS™ bolts a little, and then squeeze the brake lever while re-tightening the bolts. Perfect caliper alignment—just like that.
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USD: $52
Euro: €54
Euro MSRP includes VAT
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