Installation Tools Needed:
2mm, 4mm and 5mm hex
wrenches, torque wrench and
cable cutters.
Installation Instructions
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Only brakes designated for direct-pull
levers such as the Single Digit Ultimate,
Single Digit Ti, 7, 5 and 3 brakes can be
used with Avid levers. If you have any
questions concerning compatibility of
levers and brakes, contact your profes-
sion bike dealer.
Follow these instructions carefully. If
you do not understand the instructions,
have the installation done by a profes-
sional bike mechanic.
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Brakes are a safety-critical item on a bicycle.
Improper set-up or use of brakes can result
in loss of control or an accident, which could
lead to a severe injury.
It’s your responsibility to learn and under-
stand proper braking techniques. Consult
the owner’s manual for your bicycle and a
professional bike dealer. Practice your rid-
ing and braking techniques in a controlled
environment prior to aggressive riding.
The effectiveness of braking is dependent on
many conditions over which Avid has no
control including the speed of the bicycle,
type and condition of the riding surface,
braking lever force, proper installation and
maintenance of brakes, cables, levers, brake
pads, the condition of the bike, weight of the
rider, proper braking techniques, weather,
terrain, and a variety of other factors.
ALWAYS RIDE UNDER CONTROL.
Remember, it takes longer to stop in wet
conditions. To reduce the possibility of an
accident and minimize trail erosion, you
should avoid locking-up your wheels.
SDULT-0901
INSTALL THE LEVER
Hold the lever firmly against the handle-
bar in the approximate location you
want, and snap the Cam Split Clamp
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over the bar and lever.
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SET THE KNOB
Before setting the brake cable length,
turn the Speed Dial adjusting thumb-
screw so it is in the
middle of the
range
. After installation, adjust the knob
for the exact brake feel that you want.
SET THE REACH
If you have smaller hands, you can
adjust the reach of the lever by adjust-
ing the reach hex bolt.
INSTALL THE BOLT
Insert the clamp bolt and washer from
the front side. Support the back side
of the clamp with your finger while
tightening the bolt.
Tighten Clamp Bolt to:
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SET ADJUSTING BARREL
Before installing the cable, adjust the
barrel adjuster about half way out.
Make sure the barrel slot lines up with
the slot in the body.
You may now install the brake cable.
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