Originally Posted by
royalflash
i bought it from a bike shop in the UK online and had it delivered to Germany. Hence the need for some self-assembly. But it is no big deal. I like to work on my bikes myself. The disk brakes are already improving on the journey back home.
Go here for detailed instructions on adjusting the
alignment of your disc brake calipers:
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-...isc-adjustment
Scroll down halfway to where it says "The procedure for AvidŽ mechanical caliper pad alignment is as follows".
It's simple to do, really. Undo the cable, slightly loosen the caliper mounting bolts (enough so the caliper can wiggle),
tighten the pad adjuster so it grips the brake rotor, then retighten the mounting bolts and reattach the cable.
It'll take maybe five minutes per wheel.
Also, if the rotor is a little warped so it goes "zing zing zing" against the pads, just bend it a bit. Look inside the caliper to see which way to bend it.