User manual DAHON BB5 INSTALLATION AND SETUP GUIDE

[. . . ] A wheel lock up might cause you to lose control and possibly cause injury. It's your responsibility to learn and understand proper braking techniques. Consult the owner's manual for your bicycle and a professional bike dealer. Practice your riding and braking techniques on a flat and level surface prior to aggressive riding. [. . . ] TRIM AS NECESSARY. 4 INSTALL THE CABLE NO MORE THAN 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. TORQUE TO: 5-7 Nm (40-60 in-lb) Make sure the barrel adjuster is screwed all the way in before installing the cable. 6 955-310589-000 Rev. B BB7 and BB5 Installation & Set-Up Guide English 5 ALIGN THE CALIPER (BB7 ONLY) A. Turn the inboard (closest to the wheel) knob clockwise until it pushes the rotor into the position shown. Note that the rotor should not be centered between the walls of the caliper body. B. Turn the outboard pad adjustment knob in until it is firmly squeezing the rotor against the inboard pad ­ thus immobilizing the actuating arm. You'll back the pads off again in a few moments. Rotor should be offset to the outboard side of the rotor slot. 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 TO: 8-10 Nm (70-90 in-lb) SRAM Corporation July 2005 7 English BB7 and BB5 Installation & Set-Up Guide 5 ALIGN THE CALIPER (BB5 ONLY) A. Use your fingers or a Torx® wrench to turn the inboard pad adjustment knob clockwise until the rotor is centered in the caliper. This positions the pads for the next step in the installation. Even Spacing T-25 TORX® Turn adjustment knob until the rotor is centered in the caliper. Rotor Brake pad Rotor Caliper Rotor Brake pad Caliper Rotor Calip B. Make sure the CPS bolts are loose enough for the caliper to move freely. Squeeze the brake lever to compress the brake pads firmly on the rotor. While still holding the brake lever, tighten the CPS bolts. Once they are tight, you can let go of the lever. TORQUE TO: 8-10 Nm (70-90 in-lb) (in an alternating fashion) Brake pad Rotor Caliper Rotor Caliper 8 955-310589-000 Rev. B BB7 and BB5 Installation & Set-Up Guide English Turn both pad adjustment knobs counterclockwise until desired pad/rotor clearance is achieved (approx. 2 or 3 clicks each). 6 ADJUST THE PADS (BB7 ONLY) ADJUST THE PADS (BB5 ONLY) Back the adjustment knob off (counterclockwise) until the rotor spins freely. Now you can dial the pad in or out until you find the brake action you prefer (make sure, of course, that there's no drag on the rotor). If you can't seem to get the feel you like, or the rotor is dragging, repeat step 5. T-25 TORX® Outboard pad adjustment knob Inboard pad adjustment knob 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. SRAM Corporation July 2005 9 English BB7 and BB5 Installation & Set-Up Guide Fine Tuning BEFORE EACH RIDE · Check cables for signs of wear or fraying. · Squeeze the brake lever firmly and check for proper brake function. · Ensure rotors are free of foreign substances and oils. PAD BREAK-IN 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. [. . . ] LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY To the extent allowed by local law, except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement, In no event shall SRAM or its thirdparty suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages. LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY · This warranty does not apply to products that have been incorrectly installed and/or adjusted according to the respective SRAM technical installation manual. The SRAM installation manuals can be found online at www. SRAM. com, www. rockshox. com or www. avidbike. com. · This warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash, impact, abuse of the product, non-compliance with manufacturer's specifications of usage or any other circumstances in which the product has been subjected to forces or loads beyond its design. [. . . ]