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Old 10-12-09, 12:30 AM
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Aero Brake Hood Adjustment

I have Campy Aero Brake/Hoods. I can't find the bolt I need to loosen them up for adjustment.

I'm used to sti hoods so any help would be much appreciated.

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Hello just brakes not brifters? the bolt is behind the lever. open the QR on the brake and pull the lever and look inside you'll see it. on Ergo shifters it is on the outside of the lever but up higher on the 'hood' and hidden. it doesn't have a groove in plain sight like shimano
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Like Bianchigirl said. Brake lever bolts are inside the body, and you often have to remove the cable to access them, though you might be able to slacken it enough to flex it out of the way.

For the ergo bodies, feel the top outside area through the hood, and you'll feel a slight hollow. That's where the bolt is. Gently lift the hood away from the body on the outside and slide a 6mm hex key in, and fish for the socket head bolt. It's best to use a balldriver type key, because you don't always get perfect alignment and the ball head will make easier to engage the bolt.
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Thanks Guys!

I found the bolt. There is a hole on my brake lever that my hex wrench will fit through without having to remove or loosen anything. The bolt seems like it's torqued very tight but I should be able to loosen it up.
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