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Printed : 1/9/02
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B R A K E S
TESTING THE BRAKES
For safe vehicle operation it is critical to have the
brake system performing at its best. Regular
inspection of the brake components and brake fluid
level should become a habit prior to riding the
vehicle.
1.
Squeeze the front brake lever and test for
proper braking. The lever should feel firm and
proportional force should be applied to the
discs preventing the vehicle from rolling. If the
brake lever feels spongy or weak, and/or the
vehicle is not prevented from rolling have the
brakes inspected by a Cannondale Motorsports
Dealer.
2.
Check for fluid leaks. Inspect the entire length
of the hoses paying close attention to the banjo
bolts, calipers, and master cylinders.
3.
Check the rear brake pedal for proper
operation by pressing it with your foot. You
should feel firm resistance when braking. As
with the front brakes, force applied to the pedal
should apply force to the rear disc preventing
the vehicle from rolling. If the rear brake
operates improperly have a Cannondale
Motorsports Dealer inspect the system.
4.
Inspect the rear brake pads for wear.
5.
Test both brake systems at slow speed. Make
sure that both systems function properly and
that there is proper braking force always
available.
6.
When riding in wet conditions or after exiting a
water crossing, apply the brake lightly a few
times so that the heat of friction will dry the
pads and discs. If water remains on the
system, you will not have adequate braking
power when needed.
FRONT BRAKE LEVER FREEPLAY
ADJUSTMENT
1.
To adjust, loosen the locknut (1).
2.
Turn the brake lever adjuster (2) in direction (a)
to decrease freeplay, in direction (b) to increase
freeplay,
3.
When the specified freeplay is reached, tighten
the locknut to the specified torque.
TO R Q U E :
Front brake lever adjusting
locknut
4.3 lbf•ft (5.8 N• m)
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever adjuster
a. Decrease freeplay
b. Increase freeplay
(b)
(a)
(1)
(2)
