Check that the hose is
positioned as shown in
the illustration.
Parallel
9
10°
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Installation of the hose
Install to the brake lever as shown in the illustration. Check that the O-rings are
positioned in the grooves at both the top and bottom of the banjo, and then
secure the banjo to the calipers as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the
O-rings do not protrude from the grooves at this time.
The O-ring has grease applied.
At brake lever end
At caliper end
Tightening torque:
5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.}
Hose
O-rings
Banjo
Adding mineral oil and bleeding air
1.
With the pad spacers still attached to
the calipers, place the bicycle into a
bicycle stand or similar as shown in
the illustration. Set the brake lever so
that it is parallel to the ground, and
then remove the reservoir tank cover.
Calipers
Hose
Brake lever should
be parallel to ground
3.
Loosen the bleed nipple by 1/8th of a turn to open it, and then pour oil into the
reservoir tank. Gently operate the brake lever while doing this to help prime
the system with the oil.
2.
Set a 7mm socket wrench in place,
attach a bag to the tube, and then
place the tube onto the bleed nipple
as shown in the illustration.
Reservoir tank
Tube
Bleed nipple
Socket wrench
(7mm)
Bag
