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To readjust the brakes, unscrew the knurled lock ring located at the point where the brake cable enters the brake lever on the handlebars (a). Unscrew the knurled, slotted adjusting bolt by a few turns. This reduces the free travel of the brake lever. Keeping the adjusting bolt firm, tighten the lock ring against the brake lever unit. This prevents the adjusting bolt from coming loose by itself.
Ensure that the slot of the bolt faces neither forward nor upward, as this would permit water or dirt to enter more easily.
WARNING
Always test the brakes’ function when stationary after adjusting them and make sure the brake pads engage fully with the rim without touching the tyre, when you pull them hard.
DISC BRAKES Operation and wear
The most striking feature of disc brakes (b) is their outstanding braking effect. They respond
a lot faster in wet conditions than rim brakes do and achieve their normal high braking power within a very short time. They require little maintenance and do not wear down the rims as rim brakes do. Disc brakes consist of the brake calliper (c), the rotor, the brake lines (hydraulic) or cables (mechanical) as well as the brake lever unit. Actuating the brake lever compresses the hydraulic pistons through hydraulic pressure or mechanically, pushing the brake pads against the rotor.
The friction generated by braking causes wear to the brake pads as well as to the rotors. Frequent rides in the rain and dirt and on uneven ground can accelerate wear on both braking surfaces. Depending on the manufacturer and the model there are different ways of checking the brake pads and rotors for their wear limits.
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