Ball Bearing Disc Brake
TM
Installation and Setup Guide
PLEASE READ THE SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION INSIDE
955-310589-000 Rev. B © SRAM Corporation, 2005
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Page 1: ...Ball Bearing Disc Brake TM Installation and Setup Guide PLEASE READ THE SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION INSIDE 955 310589 000 Rev B SRAM Corporation 2005 Caliper Rotor Brake pad Caliper Rotor...
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Page 3: ...ed Caliper Positioning System CPS These stacks of concave and convex washers allow the caliper to be perfectly aligned with the rotor regardless of imperfections in the mounting tabs on the fork or fr...
Page 4: ...member 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 FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY If you...
Page 5: ...CALIPER Mount the front caliper to the fork 2 1 TORQUE TO 6 2 Nm 55 in lb TORQUE TO 9 10 Nm 80 90 in lb Remove OR I S MOUNT Loosen the CPS bolts then bolt the caliper to the mounting tabs Tighten the...
Page 6: ...ance the torque arm as you pull the cable Tighten cable anchor bolt to the specified torque Use the barrel adjuster at the brake lever to remove any remaining cable slack if there is any IMPORTANT AFT...
Page 7: ...d adjustment knob in until it is firmly squeezing the rotor against the inboard pad thus immobilizing the actuating arm Your caliper is now in perfect position and ready to be tightened You ll back th...
Page 8: ...re the CPS bolts are loose enough for the caliper to move freely C Squeeze the brake lever to compress the brake pads firmly on the rotor D While still holding the brake lever tighten the CPS bolts On...
Page 9: ...For lever throw use the outboard adjustment knob For brake pad wear adjustment use both the inboard AND outboard knobs 6 Inboard pad adjustment knob Outboard pad adjustment knob ADJUST THE PADS BB5 O...
Page 10: ...20 to 40 complete stops to break in Avid pads You may begin to notice an increase in braking power after the first ride Brake noise can occur not only during the break in period but off and on through...
Page 11: ...ately how much the pads have worn A pad should be replaced when its total thickness backing plate friction material is less than 3mm Instructions will be included with your new pads PAD WEAR ADJUSTMEN...
Page 12: ...out counterclockwise then squeeze the pad tabs together and pull both pads straight out of the caliper 2 INSTALL THE NEW PADS AND SPRING Assemble the spring between the new left and right pads Align t...
Page 13: ...the pad spreader clip from between the pads then pull the pads out of the caliper one at a time 2 INSTALL THE NEW PADS AND SPREADER Insert the new pads one at a time into the caliper VERY IMPORTANT MA...
Page 14: ...or consequential damages LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY This warranty does not apply to products that have been incorrectly installed and or adjusted according to the respective SRAM technical installation...
