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OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLING AND REMOVING BRAKE PADS
Removing the brake pads
1
The Tektro hydraulic disc brake pads and pad connecting spring are held in place by a 3 mm
pad retainer bolt on the caliper. To remove the pads and pad connecting spring, unscrew
the retainer bolt. Then gently push out the pads and holder – this may be easiest to achieve
by using the Allen Wrench
2
Once free of the caliper, the pads may be easily removed from the pad connecting spring.
Installing the brake pads
1
Position each pad on an opposite side of the holder so that the two braking surfaces are
facing each other
2
Taking care not to touch the braking surfaces, push the pads in the holder together and
insert into the caliper so that the protruding lip with the retainer bolt hole is aligned with
the bolt hole on the caliper
3
Insert the retainer bolt and tighten it with a 3 mm Allen wrench. Final tightening torque
should be 3-5 NM.
NOTE:
New pads require about 30-40 full stops to achieve their optimum braking power. This process is called
bedding-in. After bedding-in is complete you may need to readjust the pads. Warning: Tektro hydraulic
disc brake offers considerable braking power. Test your Tektro hydraulic disc brake gradually on a flat
surface until you become accustomed to the braking power.
SERVICE
When to bleed system
You should always bleed the system after you have shortened or replaced the hose or have
opened the system to the air at any time. Additionally, if the brake action feels spongy, you may
improve performance by bleeding the system.
CAUTION!
Cleanliness is a very important part of any maintenance of the Tektro hydraulic disc brake. If
the pads or rotor become contaminated with oil, or if the hydraulics become contaminated with
impurities, braking performance will be greatly impaired. We recommend using Tektro brake fluid
with the Tektro hydraulic disc brake. Other brake fluids may not be compatible and may damage
the system. We also recommend changing the brake fluid in regular intervals.
Unscrew pad retainer bolt
Replace pads and holder
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