User manual DAHON AVID DISC BRAKES

[. . . ] DO NOT USE RADIALLY SPOKED WHEELS. IMPORTANT Brakes are a safety-critical item on a bicycle. Improper set-up or use of brakes can result in loss of control or an accident, which could lead to a severe injury. Avid brakes are a performance product that offer increased stopping p o w e r o v e r s t a n d a r d b r a k e s . It's your responsibility to learn and understand proper braking techniques. Consult the owner's manual for your bicycle and a professional bike dealer. [. . . ] 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. Cable slack may be removed with a fourth-hand tool. Tighten cable anchor bolt to the specified torque. 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 lever throw, use the outboard adjustment knob. 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. DO NOT use your barrel adjuster to compensate for pad wear. A pad wear indicator is at the center of each knob. 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. - Squeeze the brake lever firmly and check for proper brake function. - Check pads for wear and replace if necessary. [. . . ] Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Claims under this warranty may be initiated with any Avid dealer. If this is not practical, you may contact Avid in writing at the address listed below. Dated proof of purchase must accompany all warranty claims. [. . . ]