Need help adjusting disc brakes
10-25-08, 11:42 AM
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Bike disc brakes are going through the same evolution as motorcycle and auto brakes. Eventually someone will come out with floating calipers, then fixed-calipers and floating discs will be the final step. Both are self-centering designs with no adjustment needed.
01-30-10, 07:46 PM
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I've got Hayes hydraulics on my Kona but I suspect they adjust similarly. Here's what I do and it works great: With the wheel in place I loosen the bolts that hold the brake caliper to the fork mount, wiggle the caliper to loosen it up a little, then squeeze and release the brake lever 4 or 5 times to center the pads on the rotor, holding the brake lever squeezed the last time while I tighten down the bolts securily. Works every time for me.
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