Operation Manual

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14.12.4.1 Bedding in a disc brake
The disc brake bedding-in process may be carried out in various ways depending on the
brake pad material.
x Refer to the information enclosed by the manufacturer about the brake pads.
14.12.4.2 Checking the brake disc
The minimum thickness of the brake disc is generally shown on the disc.
x Check the brake disc thickness with a measuring calliper.
x Check the brake disc for dirt.
x Check the brake disc trueness.
14.12.4.3 Adjusting the pressure point
x More information about adjusting the pressure point can be found in the “Brake /
Adjustments / Adjusting the pressure point” chapter.
14.12.4.4 Adjusting the brake calliper
1. Turn the brake calliper screws
anticlockwise until the brake calliper can
be moved.
2. Pull the brake lever for the brake that is
to be adjusted, and hold this position.
3. Turn the brake calliper screws clockwise
until the brake calliper can no longer be
moved.
4. Release the brake lever.
5. Tighten both brake calliper screws,
observing applicable torques.
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Illustr.: Disc brake (example)
1 Brake calliper screw
2 Brake disc