Merida CENTURION - Adjusting the Brake Lever Reach

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Adjusting the brake lever reach
With most brake systems the distance between the
brake levers and the handlebar grips is adjustable.
This gives in particular riders with small hands the
convenience of bringing the brake levers closer to
the handlebars
(a) .
On most bikes there is a small adjusting screw near
the point where the brake cable of a cable brake
enters the brake lever unit or at the lever itself. Turn
this bolt clockwise
(b) and watch how the lever
adjusts as you do so.
Hydraulic brakes are also fitted with adjusting devices
at the brake lever. There are different systems. Ask
your CENTURION dealer for advice or read the
instructions of the component manufacturers on this
CENTURION CD-ROM.
When adjusting the lever reach, make sure the
first phalanx of the index finger reaches around the
brake lever
(e) . Check the proper adjustment and
functioning of the brake system subsequently, as
described in the chapter “The brake system” and in
the instructions of the component manufacturer on
this CENTURION CD-ROM.
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Make sure you cannot pull the brake
levers all the way to the handlebars.
Your maximum braking force should be
reached short of this point.
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In the case of hydraulic brakes and
disc brakes follow the instructions of
the brake manufacturer, which you can
find on this CENTURION CD-ROM. If you are in
doubt or if you have any questions, contact your
CENTURION dealer.