9.9. Checking and adjusting hydraulic
disc brakes
Regularly check the lines and connections for
leaks while pulling on the lever. If brake fluid
leaks out, contact your MERIDA dealer imme-
diately, as a leak can render your brakes use-
less.
To adjust the travel of the lever, turn the
adjusting bolt located on the setting bush of
the lever by using a small screwdriver or an
Allen wrench. Keep in mind that the adjust-
ing range of the bolt is limited. Do not try to
unscrew the bolt beyond this range.
Check the pads for wear (if necessary by
inspecting the nose or ear-shaped metal lugs
protruding from behind the brake calliper).
When these wear indicators have approached
the disc with about a millimetre to spare, you
should dismount the pads according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and examine them
carefully.
Loose connections and leaky brake
lines drastically impair the braking
power. If you find leaks in the brake sys-
tem or buckled lines, contact your dealer.
Do under no circumstances use your bike
anymore.
Leaking brake fluid may harm your
health and is also aggressive against
paint etc.
Please clean the pads and disc exclu-
sively with spirit or brake cleaner.
9. The brake system