How to adjust your MTB disc brakes?
While fitting MTB disc brakes is fairly straightforward, the adjustment is somewhat more complex. Here is how to achieve high-performance braking without the pads touching the disc when you ride.
- Time: 30 min
- Level: Easy
- Tools: Allen key set | Torque wrench
Steps
- To correctly adjust the alignment of the brake callipers, they need to be able to move laterally.
Therefore loosen the 2 calliper bolts so that it can move from left to right relative to the MTB disc.
- Press the brake lever so that the calliper naturally seats itself on the disc.
- Tighten the calliper bolts just enough to hold it in place, then release the brake.
- Check that the disc is properly centred in the calliper and between the pads. Probikeshop tip: If this is not the case, remove the wheel, push the pads back into the calliper, reassemble everything and start again from step 1.
- Finally tighten the calliper bolts to the torque specified by the manufacturer using the torque wrench.
The brake is now adjusted. If the pads and/or discs are new, it is important to bed them in before heading out on the trails.
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