The quick-release skewers consists of two handling components (see diagram on right):
1) The closing lever located on one end of the hub exerts a clamping force through a cam.
2) The pre-tension of the axle is adjusted with the clamping nut located on the opposite side of the hub.
For the correct use of the quick-release skewer, follow these steps:
o To open, move the lever towards the ‘Closed’ marking on the lever. Once open you will be able to read
the ‘Open’ side of the lever. Then release the pressure on the cam by undoing the nut at the other end
of the skewer until the hub clears the fork drop out.
o To close, move the lever towards the ‘Open’ marking on the skewer. Once closed you will be able to read
the ‘Closed’ side of the lever. When closing adjust the tension with clamping nut at the other end of the
skewer. It should close easily until about halfway then should tighten for the second half of the
operation. Open and close the lever several times, adjusting the nut about half a turn until the clamping
force is correct.
a) Adjust the gap between the pads and disc rotor by
adjusting the position of the brake caliper to achieve
uniformity on both sides of the disc rotor.
c) The wheel should be completely stopped when the
brake handle is pulled to the half-way position. If
this cannot be achieved the brakes may need new
pads and/or bleeding; take your bike to your dealer
for professional service.
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