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Wheel Installation
1. Inspect inside the wheel hub for contamination
and the condition of the hub seal. Take
corrective action if necessary.
Wipe the spindle clean with a dry shop towel.
Apply a high-quality bike grease to I.D. of the
bearings inside the hub.
2. Slide the wheel straight onto the spindle.
3. Turn the axle bolt clockwise to engage the
spindle threads.
Make sure the wheel and spindle are
supported while tightening the hub bolt.
4. Once the hub has been drawn onto the hub
completely, use torque wrench to tighten to
final 15.0 N•m (133.0 In•Lbs).
5. Reinstall the brake caliper. Tighten bolts to
78.0 In•Lbf (9.0 N•m).
6. Spin the wheel to make sure it moves freely.
Be sure to test the brakes for proper operation
before riding.
WARNING
DO NOT CONTAMINATE BRAKE CALIPER,
PADS, OR ROTOR WITH GREASE.
WARNING
DO NOT RIDE WITHOUT A PROPERLY MOUNTED,
ADJUSTED, AND FUNCTIONING FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM.
The Lefty (disc/caliper) acts as an integral
secondary wheel retention system. If the
system is missing or improperly installed, or if
the wheel hub axle bolt should loosen, the front
wheel could slide off the spindle end.
When mounting IS compatible brake systems:
Follow brake manufacturer’s instructions when
mounting the brake caliper to the spindle brake
bosses. Do not modify the fork in any way.
PLEASE ASK YOUR CANNONDALE DEALER FOR HELP
WHEN INSTALLING COMPATIBLE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEMS.
NOTICE
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LOCATE BRAKE ROTOR BETWEEN THE
PADS. Replace shims that are in use, be
sure the shims are positioned between the
caliper (adapter if any) and inner face of
the fork mounts, not under the head of the
caliper bolts.
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USE ONLY THE LEFTY 16mm CALIPER
BOLTS TO MOUNT THE BRAKE. Longer
bolts can result in contact with the brake
rotor causing severe damage. Check
clearance between the bolt tips and rotor
after remounting the caliper. Order
replacement bolts - Cannondale p/n
LEFTYBOLTS.
