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2.6c Fit front Tektro hy-
draulic disc brakes
The disc brake system is supplied
fully assembled and bled. It is strongly
recommended that you install the
brakes supplied without disconnecting any
hoses or attempting to shorten the hose.
Fit the disc brake rotors to each wheel using
6 bolts per rotor. Set the rotor to rotate in the
direction indicated on the rotor. Tighten the
rotor bolts with a T-25 Torx bit to 6-7nm or
4.5-5 Lb ft.
Locate the front wheel 12mm axle bolts.
Remove the nuts and washers, and partially
insert them in wheels from the outside (the
brake rotor is on the inside) so they don’t
protrude on the inside of the wheel. Put the
wheel up to the kingpost until the axle bolt is
aligned with the hole in the kingpost. Push
the axle bolt through the kingpost and put the
washer and the M6 nylock nut onto the axle
bolt which is protruding on the inside of
the kingpost. Tighten using a 13mm (1/2”)
wrench and a 10mm wrench. After the first time
the nut has been installed and removed, the
13mm wrench will not be necessary; you can
lock the axle in place by leaning gently on the
wheel. It is important that these bolts are tight;
you will not damage the bearing by tightening
to the required torque.
The TI axles use a 5mm Hex Key on
the outside and a 6 mm Hex Key on the inside
to tighten .
Repeat the fitting procedure for the other
wheel.
New brakes are supplied fully retracted with a
black plastic insert between the pads. With a
firm grip, pull the black insert out from between
the pads.
Do not squeeze the brake lever without the
plastic insert or brake rotor between the
pads. If you do, the brake pistons will be
overextended and you may need a bike shop
to rebuild your calliper.
Check that the calliper clamping bolts are slack
then position the calliper and adaptor bracket
between the rotor and the kingpost. Align
mounting holes with those on the calliper
adaptor and fix calliper adaptor to kingpost with
the adaptor bolts. Use a 5mm Allen wrench to
a torque of 11 – 13 Nm ( 8 to 10 Lb ft). Centre
the calliper over the disc rotor by squeezing
the brake lever and holding it on whilst
tightening the calliper clamping bolts to the
same torque as the adaptor bolts.
Once the calliper has been centered check
that the wheels spin freely. Squeeze the
levers a few times and the brake pads will
self-adjust.
CAUTION:
If you are not confident servicing
or adjusting your brakes correctly,
we strongly recommended that you
have a competent cycle mechanic
do the job. Always wear protective
clothing, safety glasses and gloves
when servicing this system.
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2.6b Fit front AVID BB5
disc brake
Follow the procedure above up to where the
cable has been clamped onto the actuating
arm then with the CPS bolts loose:
Use your fingers or a Torx® wrench to turn the
outboard pad adjustment knob clockwise until
the rotor is centered in the caliper.
This positions the pads for the next step in the
installation.
Make sure the CPS bolts are loose enough for
the caliper to move freely.
Squeeze the brake lever to compress the brake
pads firmly on the rotor. While still holding the
brake lever, tighten the CPS bolts. Once they
are tight you can let go of the lever.
Back the adjustment knob off
(counterclockwise) until the rotor spins freely.
Now you can dial the pad in or out until you
find the brake action you prefer (make sure, of
course, that there’s no drag on the rotor). If you
can’t seem to get the feel you like, or the rotor
is dragging, repeat the previous step.
Turn adjustment knob until the
rotor is centered in the caliper.
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