Brakes

wanless
wanless Posts: 3
edited August 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi I purchased a GT Avalanche 2.0 (first mountain bike) and ive done about 150 miles on it, its fitted with Tektro Auriga Comp hydrallic disc brakes. I can pull the front brake leaver to past half way before the brakes start to apply (they used to kick in as soon as i pulle the leaver). I was wondering if there's anything i can do to adjust this? (on cable disc brakes im guessing you can just toghten the cable up?).

Many thanks
Dan

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    adjust the lever reach.

    and the pads will settle back down after a few uses and then re adjust the lever reach.
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  • wanless
    wanless Posts: 3
    Thanks for the quick reply, is it normal that the reach needs to be adjusted after being set up? i.e. is it something i just keep adjusting as the position moves?

    thanks again
    dan

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