User manual HAYES DISC BRAKES SO1E45-17419A

[. . . ] 45-17419D Single Piston Hydraulic Brake Installation and Service The Following procedures cover the installation of Hayes Disc Brakes items purchased as an aftermarket item. When you need to install any of the disc brake components, a qualified technician with the proper tools should do that installation work. Improper installation could cause severe or fatal injuries. Warning: When following any of the procedures below, be sure to keep your hands and fingers from getting caught in the disc. [. . . ] Hint: A white piece of paper can be used as a background to help sight down the disc looking for equal clearance between the pads and disc. Repeat above procedure for other wheel. Checking Pad Gaps Service Service should only be performed by someone familiar with procedures, and equipped with proper tools and equipment. If you have any doubts of necessary tools and equipment, contact your local dealer "Think Safety". the necessary service procedures, possessing a good knowledge of mechanical Incorrect service or repair may reduce braking performance, and could lead to a about the procedure described, due to limited experience or because of the lack or mechanic. All torque requirements should be adhered to. Cleaning and Care The brake disc and pads should only be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol (not disc brake cleaner). B. Brake Pad Change Due to wear, contamination, or damage, the brake pads will, on occasion have to be replaced. The following procedure is to be followed for that change of brake pads. Using a 5mm Allen wrench, turn the inner pad adjuster counter clock-wise until one engagement thread is exposed. Using a needle nose pliers, remove the outer pad first. Note: The outer pad is the pad away from the wheel. To do this, pull the tab in the center of the pad backing plate toward the center of the caliper and out. Note: If you do not remove the outer pad first, you will not be able to remove the pads. Repeat the above steps for the inner pad. Note: The inner and outer brake pads are identical. Using a needle nose pliers, install the inner pad first. Note: The inner pad is the pad closest to the wheel. Use the tab in the center of the pad backing plate to push the new pads into place. Angle the pad slightly until the force of the magnet pulls the pad into place. Now repeat the procedure for the outer pad. Using a 5mm Allen wrench, adjust the inner pad adjuster to the proper gap. Note: See installation instructions above for proper set-up. Caution: Do not try to turn the adjuster past its stopping point. [. . . ] While squeezing the bottle, quickly stroke the lever to the handlebars, and release. Repeat this until no more air bubbles come out of the master cylinder. With the bottle still being squeezed, close the caliper bleeder. Torque should be only to seal the bleeder. [. . . ]