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The.following.assembly.steps.always.refer.to.the.front.wheel.brake,.but.
they.are.identical.for.the.rear.wheel.brake.unless.otherwise.specified.
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Make.sure.that.the.dimensions.of.the.handlebar.(Ø.clamping.of.brake.
lever),.fork.shaft.(Ø.converter.retainer).and.wheels.fit.your.brake.– see.
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pecificatiOns
,.page.17.
Danger of accident resulting from restricted or blocked steering move-
ment because brake hose is too short or too long.
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Make.sure.that.there.is.full.steering.movement.in.both.directions.
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Keep.the.length.of.the.brake.hose.as.short.as.possible.and.as.long.as.
necessary.
oil loss.
The.brake.hose.will.have.to.be.disconnected.from.the.brake.body.for.
some.of.the.following.steps.
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Do.not.actuate.the.brake.lever.if.the.brake.hose.is.disconnected.
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Handle.the.open.brake.hose.carefully.–.do.not.shake.it,.knock.it.or.hit.it.
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Have.clean,.absorbent.and.lint-free.cloths.ready.–.wipe.any.leaking.oil.
away.immediately.
unusable brake hose – because it is too short.
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Before.shortening.the.brake.hose.make.sure.that.the.handlebar.and.
stem.are.in.their.final.position.and.do.not.need.to.be.raised,.extended.
or.adjusted.in.any.way.
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If.required,.allow.a.little.longer.at.first.–.you.can.always.shorten.it.a.bit.
more.but.you.can't.extend.it!
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Your.MAGURA.RT.may.have.been.provided.with.the.upgradable.Aero.
cover
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..If.necessary,.you.can.remove.the.cover.by.hand.and.clip.it.to.
the.brake.arms.again.later..It.is.not.necessary.to.unscrew.the.screws.
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on.the.guard.
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A.thin.wire.may.be.helpful.for.inserting.the.brake.hose.into.the.time-
trial.handlebar.or.through.the.bicycle.frame...
Run.it.in.the.opposite.direction.through.the.outlet.to.the.inlet.of.the.
handlebar.or.frame.and.fix.it.to.the.end.of.the.brake.hose.with.adhesive.
tape..Do.not.insert.the.wire.into.the.brake.hose.–.you.will.lose.oil!.
Carefully.pulling.with.the.wire.and.pushing.the.brake.hose.at.the.same.
time.will.make.it.easier.to.find.the.outlet.
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Before.installing.your.brake.decide.which.brake.lever.(right.or.left).you.
want.to.allocate.to.your.front.wheel.or.rear.wheel..
Changing.sides.– see.
Changing brake lever allocation (RT C)
,.page.22.
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When.installing.the.brake.hose.for.the.rear.wheel.brake.use.the.practi-
cal.MAGURA.hose.holder.–.available.in.different.models.
Mounting brake lever (rt tt)
Important.– see.
General
,.page.20!
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Make.sure.that.the.pressure.point.adjusting.screws.
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.are.unscrewed.
to.the.stop.(-).
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Loosen.the.sleeve.nut.
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.on.the.brake.body
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Pull.the.brake.hose.from.the.brake.body.
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Place.the.brake.hose.on.a.solid.surface.(wood,.plastic,.etc.).and.cut.it.
at.right.angles.immediately.behind.the.olive.
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.with.a.sharp.blade.–.if.
required,.use.the.MAGURA.hose.cutter.
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The.olive.cannot.be.used.again.
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Insert.the.brake.hose.through.the.time.trial.handlebar
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Attach.the.brake.lever.to.the.time.trial.handlebar.
