Operation Manual

Cycle Maintenance
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14.12.1.6 Adjusting brake pad distance on a racing bike
The distance between the rim and brake pad is adjusted to 1–2 mm/0.04–0.08".
1. Turn the centring screw until the distance between the two brake pads is equal.
2. Loosen the lock nut by giving it one turn (see “Illustr.: Racing bike rim brake”).
3. Tighten or loosen the knurled screw until the distance between the brake pads and
the rim is 1–2 mm/0.04–0.08".
4. Tighten the lock nut.
Illustr.: Racing bike rim brake (example)
1 Knurled screw
2 Brake arm
3 Centring screw
4 Brake block holder and brake pad
5 Rim
6 Distance between the brake block holder and rim
7 Quick-release lever
8 Lock nut
6
1
4
3
8
2
5
7
5321 4
Illustr.: Brake block holder alignment (example)
1 Brake block holder
2 Brake block holder screw joint
3 Distance between the brake block holder and tyre
4 Tyre
5 Rim