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2.6c Fit front Hydraulic 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.
Repeat the fitting procedure for the other wheel.
New brakes are supplied fully retracted with a red
plastic insert between the pads. With a firm grip, pull
the red insert out from between the pads (it just clips
in place).
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 caliper has been centered check that the
wheels spin freely. Squeeze the levers a few times
and the brake pads will self-adjust.
Warning: 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.
