brakes

kevrayner
kevrayner Posts: 4
edited January 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
hi....does anybody have any advice on how to adjust brakes...on my sons cape wrath...the brakes are " quad qhd-sp uno "

the hydraulic pin on the side that pushes the brake pad out ....should this side be flush like the other adjustable side ? because it isnt ? how do i sort this....does it need bleeding ? if so how ?

kev

also i am looking at getting a specialized rockhopper comp to replace my 8 yr old hardrock....what ya reckon ?

think that will be going on ebay....like new

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • nice one...thanks a mill

    kev
  • Warning:As the disc pads are self adjusting, DO NOT pull brake lever before it is fully assembled with
    rotor. The more pulls on brake lever without rotor in makes the gap between disc pads smaller
    and become unable to allow disc rotor in. Use divider to insert in between the pads and push
    them back to original positions.


    what is this....i didnt get anything called a divider....i need to get the brake pad back into the housing thingy...is there something i could use ?

    kev
  • zaris
    zaris Posts: 337
    If you've pulled your levers while the wheel were off you will need to push the pistons oft he caliper back in.

    Basically the brakes runs with pistons pushing the pads which then stops while contacting your discs, so if you don't have enough space in between the pads to put your wheel in...based on that warning. You must take the pads out and force the pistons back in using an allen wrench. usually a 10-13mm depending on the size of the piston.

    once all that is done you can put the pads back in.

    zaris