Stroker Trail - Lever Travel Issue???

Mookarts

I've just got a new bike and have disc brakes for the first time.

The brakes are Hayes Stroker Trails. I'm really impressed with them overall, but I have one niggle with the lever travel. It seems that there is quite a lot of lever movement required -about one inch I'd say -although the pads are really close to the disc when the brake isn't activated

Compared to my old V-brakes that's not bad, but considering how close the pads are to the disc I guess I'd expected less travel required at the lever. Is this something that can be adjusted and if so how?

Also if I can/do adjust this will there be a a trade off in terms of modulation?

Thanks in advance.

nicklouse

there is an allen key hole on the piston rod that you turn to adjust the lever position.

HixX

I have the stroker carbon which adjust with a thumbwheel type thing, bringing the lever closer to the bar doesnt affect the overall feel for me. I have em close enough to brake with one finger, but not so close as to trap my other fingers.

BlackSpur

There is a little blue wheel in the lever in stroker brakes, but i think this is just for lever position, not travel. As nick said, look for a little allen key bolt.