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Adjustment for rear V brake:
14.3.1.
Use a 5mm Allen key to loosen bolt “A” to release the cable. Use a 5mm
Allen key to loosen bolt “C” (right & left), then remove the spacers and
washer
14.3.2.
Install new brake pads, then with both pads pressed against the wheel
rim, ensure that distance-B (in diagram) does not exceed 65mm. To
decrease distance-B, exchange wide & narrow spacers on each brake pad.
Before finally tightening brake pads, make sure they are aligned correctly
on the rim, and there is a gap of 1mm between the top of the rim and
the top of the pad. Hold each pad against the rim (one at a time) &
tighten “C” bolt. Final tightening Torque: 6-8N.M
14.3.3.
Refit the cable to bolt “A”, slot cable guide pipe into holder and fit
protector over guide pipe end. Adjust cable in bolt “A” bolt so that
combined pad/rim clearance (the gap from left pad to left rim surface
and from right pad to right rim surface) is 2mm, then tighten bolt “A”.
Final tightening torque: 6-8N.M.
Balance brake arms by turning screw “D”. Apply the rear brake lever a few
times while checking to see that tension is equal for both arms. Pad/rim
contact should occur at the same time each side. Clearance should be 1mm
each side. Do not set the tension too high.
14.3.4.
Re adjust pads so they are properly aligned (see step 2), as tension
adjustment may have altered original pad alignment.
Front Disc brake adjustment:
Mechanical disc brakes offer several advantages over traditional rim brakes
including better braking in wet, muddy or other adverse conditions, less braking
power fade over extended downhill braking and the ability to continue braking
even if your rim becomes bent or distorted.
14.3.1.
Adjusting the pads and caliper
14.3.1.1.
On the disc brake use a 5mm Allen wrench to adjust the
stationary caliper adjusting bolt at the back (hub side) of the caliper.
Adjust the bolt so that there is 0.3mm clearance between the
stationary (hub side)
pad and the rotor.
(see picture below)
