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contact with the handlebars. If the lever touches the handlebars, the system
must be bled. This should be done by your authorised dealer, as it requires
special equipment and knowledge.
Check that there is no oil, grease or other dirt on the disc. The disc is an essen-
tial part of the braking system and must be kept clean. Remove the brake pads
from the calipers when cleaning. Do not use cleaners, degreasers or solvents
to clean the disc. Use isopropyl alcohol.
Once a month check the disc brakes for wear. If the brake pads are less than 1
mm thick, they should be replaced. Also check that the pads are in the correct
position, 0.25 to 0.75 mm from the disc when the brakes are not applied. Turn
the wheel, when the levers are not pressed down, the pads should touch the
discs as little as possible.
The tightening torque for the disc brake bolts are:
- Shoe mounting bolts: 11.5-12.5Nm
- Adapter mounting bolts: 11.5-12.5Nm
- Disc coupling bolts: 5-6Nm
- Brake lever engagement bolts: 3-4Nm
Check that there are no kinks or leaks in the hose. Replace any hydraulic parts
that fail the check. This replacement requires specic knowledge and tools
and should be carried out by your authorised dealer.
ADJUSTING THE DISTANCE FROM THE BRAKE LEVER TO THE HANDLEBARS
1. Locate the adjusting screw between the lever and the handlebar, near the
pivot of the lever.
2. To increase the travel, turn the screw clockwise. To reduce the travel, turn
the screw counter-clockwise.
HOW TO ALIGN THE BRAKE WITH THE DISC
1. Loosen the brake assembly bolts.
2. Actuate the lever as far as it will go, and gradually tighten the bolts as
specied in the inspection section.
HOW TO REMOVE BRAKE PADS
1. Remove the wheel
2. Using your ngers or needle-nosed pliers, grasp the brake pad tab and pull
it out.
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