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SpeedControl brake calipers
WARNING
To avoid serious injury
Securely tighten the caliper brake mounting nuts to the specified
tightening torque.
Only use the nuts provided with the SpeedControl brake calipers. Do
not use any other nut type.
If the nuts become loose and the brakes fall off, they may get caught up
in the bicycle and result in a crash.
Particularly if this happens with the front wheel, the bicycle may be
thrown forward and serious injury could result.
Front brake is designed for use as front brake only and rear brake is
designed for use as rear brake only. Reversing the brakes main result in
poor braking performance and serious injury in case or malfunction.
Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the
parts.
Loose, worn, or damaged parts may cause serious injury to the rider.
We strongly recommend only using genuine GIANT replacement parts.
Be careful not to allow any oil or grease to get onto the brake pads. If
any oil or grease does get on the pads, you should replace the pads,
otherwise the brakes may not work correctly.
Control regularly the rim braking surface as braking safety and
performance may be affected. Be careful not to allow any oil or grease
onto the rim braking surface. Check and clean the rims frequently
respecting the rim manufacturer recommendations.
Check the brake cable for rust and fraying and replace the cable
immediately if any such problems are found. If this is not done, the
brakes may not work correctly.
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Always make sure that the front and rear brakes are working correctly
before you ride the bicycle.
The required braking distance will be longer during wet weather.
Reduce your speed and apply the brakes early and gently.
If the road surface is wet, the tires will skid more easily. If the tires skid,
you may fall off the bicycle. To avoid this, reduce your speed and apply
the brakes early and gently.
Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and keep them in a
safe place for later reference.
Installation instruction:
1. Install the brake caliper to the front fork or to the frame with the
specific nut.
Tightening torque: 8 – 10 Nm
2. Brake pads alignment
After adjusting the brake pads so that the pad surface and the rim
surface are as shown in the illustration, tighten the shoe fixing bolt.
Tightening torque: 5 – 7 Nm
3. Inner cable attachment
Adjust the pads clearance (as shown in the illustration below) and
secure the cable.
Use the barrel to adjust the shoes clearance and get the appropriate
brake feel.
Tightening torque: 6 – 8 Nm
