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Adjustment at the brake pads and bowden cables
Another possible means of adjusting the brake is by means of an adjusting bolt
located at the front brake (a). Release the knurled nut of the bolt through which the
cable passes, unscrew the adjusting bolt by a few turns and finish by retightening
the knurled nut relative to the brake arm.
The adjustment of the rear brake can be performed in the same way. In addition,
the rear brake cable which is running along the downside of the frame tube can
be adjusted by means of another adjusting bolt. Release the counter nut at the
cable holder and unscrew the adjusting bolt by a few turns (b). Then retighten the
counter nut in order to avoid the bolt coming loose.
Always test the brakes in a stationary position after adjusting them,
making sure that the brake pads engage fully with the rim when you pull
them hard.
Adjustment of the rear brake at the rotor system
The rotor isolates the brake cables from the handlebar’s angle of turn. It allows the
handlebar to be turned all the way round whilst providing full braking power at the
same time. For this reason much more attention must be paid to the adjustment
of the rear brake. When the brake pads wear down, readjust the brake by means
of the adjuster at the brake lever as well as at the adjuster in the lower frame area,
as described above.
There are two adjusting bolts respectively with counter nuts located directly above
and underneath the rotor (c). These adjusting devices allow for synchronization
of the pairs of brake cables, so that the rotor moves uniformly and does not get
jammed when pulling the lever.
Working on the rotor and the brake cable parts of the bike are best left to
a skilled mechanic. Maladjustment can lead to a failure of the brakes!
Following the stationary test, check the brakes in a place clear of traffic.
a b c c