User manual DAHON AVID DISC BRAKES

[. . . ] MAKE SURE THE BRAKE HAS COOLED DOWN BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS. WARNING Only levers designated for side-pull brakes, such as Avid's Speed Dial Series and AD 3 levers, can be used the Mountain Ball Bearing Disc Brake. For best operation and performance Avid highly recommends that you use an Avid Speed Dial lever and premium quality brake cable and housing. Avid Disc brakes are compatible with 44mm, 6-bolt, International Standard hubs. We recommend 32 or 36 spoke wheels with a 3 or 4 cross spoke lacing pattern. [. . . ] Do not tighten the CPS bolts yet. BRACKETS CPS HARDWARE TORQUE: 6. 2 Nm (55 In-Lbs) L The supplied TORX ®wrench is for emergencies only. Use a torque wrench to ensure proper torque value. IMPORTANT: WARNING IF YOU ARE USING A HUB WITH A REMOVABLE SHIM - YOU MAY NEED LONGER ROTOR MOUNTING BOLTS. CONTACT THE HUB MANUFACTURER FOR THE RECOMMENDED BOLTS. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET! IMPORTANT: If using racks, panniers, or fenders, this is a good time to ensure there is clearance for the caliper torque arm to move through its complete range of motion. REAR FRONT CPS BOLT 3 A. Align the Caliper B. True the Caliper Turn the inboard (closest to the wheel) knob clockwise until the rotor is properly positioned in the caliper body. Turn the outboard pad adjustment knob in until it is firmly squeezing the rotor against the inboard pad - thus immobilizing the actuating arm. 1/3 2/3 Caliper Pad Rotor Rotor should be offset to the outboard side of the rotor slot. Tip: If the adjuster knobs are difficult to turn, turn them back and forth a few times until they feel smooth. 4 Tighten the caliper Tighten the two CPS bolts that attach the caliper to the mounting bracket. Tighten one and then the other, repeating until they are at the specified torque. TORQUE: 8-10 Nm (70-90 In-Lbs) 1 9 L 5 Install the cable Pass the brake wire through the anchor bolt on the actuating arm. Use the barrel adjuster at the brake lever to remove any remaining cable slack. IMPORTANT: After the cable is anchored, check to be sure there is no more than 20mm (3/4 in. ) of excess cable beyond the anchor bolt. Trim as necessary. After anchoring the cable, slide the lower boot down and place one small dot of light grease inside. Return the boot to its proper position. Tip: TORQUE: 5-7 Nm (40-60 In-Lbs) 7 6 L 6 Adjust brake pads Turn both pad adjustment knobs counterclockwise until desired pad/rotor clearance is achieved (approximately 2 or 3 clicks each). IMPORTANT: Only use the barrel adjuster at the brake lever to adjust for cable slack. For brake pad wear adjustment, use both the inboard AND outboard knobs. Outboard pad adjustment knob Inboard pad adjustment knob BREAK-IN PERIOD, BRAKE ADJUSTMENT, AND MAINTENANCE I Brake pad break-in period It may take anywhere from 20 to 40 complete stops to break in Avid pads. You may begin to notice an increase in braking power after the first ride. Brake noise can occur not only during the break-in period, but off and on though out the life of the brake pads. Noise is dependent upon factors such as brake set-up, rider weight, riding style, braking style, and riding conditions (i. e. contamination of friction surfaces). Spring tension adjustment Cable slack adjustment Use the barrel adjuster on the brake lever to remove any cable slack from the system. Turn the adjuster out until there is no free play in the lever, but not so far that the torque arm on the caliper is advanced. The torque arm should return completely when the brake lever is released. If necessary, spring tension can be adjusted by turning the spring tension adjustment screw with a 2. 5mm hex wrench. Turning the screw clockwise increases spring tension, which equals harder lever pull. Pad wear adjustment As with any brake, you will need to compensate for brake pad wear over time. To do this, turn both inboard and outboard red adjusting knobs CLOCKWISE 1 or 2 clicks as needed to restore your brake to optimum settings. As the knob is turned in, the indicator will retract deeper into the knob giving a visual indication of approximately how much the pads have worn. Pad Wear Indicators Before each ride - Check cables for signs of wear or fraying. [. . . ] ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE ONE (1) YEAR DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. If this is not practical, you may contact Avid in writing at the address listed below. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. WARNING DISC BRAKES ARE OIL SENSITIVE! [. . . ]