Instruction Manual

18
installatiOn
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fit the Brake
General
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The following assembly steps always refer to the front wheel brake, but
they are identical for the rear wheel brake unless otherwise specified.
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Make sure that the dimensions of the handlebar (Ø clamping of brake
lever), fork shaft (Ø converter retainer) and wheels fit your brake –see
teChniCal speCifiCatiOns, page 15.
Danger of accident resulting from restricted or blocked steering move-
ment because brake hose is too short or too long.
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Make sure that there is full steering movement in both directions.
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Keep the length of the brake hose as short as possible and as long as
necessary.
Oil loss.
The brake hose will have to be disconnected from the brake body for
some of the following steps.
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Do not actuate the brake lever if the brake hose is disconnected.
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Handle the open brake hose carefully – do not shake it, knock it or hit it.
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Have clean, absorbent and lint-free cloths ready – wipe any leaking oil
away immediately.
Unusable brake hose – because it is too short.
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Before shortening the brake hose make sure that the handlebar and
stem are in their final position and do not need to be raised, extended
or adjusted in any way.
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If required, allow a little longer at first – you can always shorten it a bit
more but you can't extend it!
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Your MAGURA RT may have been provided with the upgradable Aero
cover
[
A1
]
. If necessary, you can remove the cover by hand and clip it to
the brake arms again later. It is not necessary to unscrew the screws
(
1
)
on the guard.
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A thin wire may be helpful for inserting the brake hose into the time-
trial handlebar or through the bicycle frame.
Run it in the opposite direction through the outlet to the inlet of the
handlebar or frame and fix it to the end of the brake hose with adhesive
tape. Do not insert the wire into the brake hose – you will lose oil!
Carefully pulling with the wire and pushing the brake hose at the same
time will make it easier to find the outlet.
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Before installing your brake decide which brake lever (right or left) you
want to allocate to your front wheel or rear wheel.
Changing sides –see Changing brake lever allocation (RT C), page 20.
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When installing the brake hose for the rear wheel brake use the practi-
cal MAGURA hose holder – available in different models.
Mounting brake lever (RT TT)
Important –see
General, page 18!
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Make sure that the pressure point adjusting screws
(
1
)
are unscrewed
to the stop (-)
[
H2
]
.
)
Loosen the sleeve nut
(
1
)
on the brake body
[
B1
]
.
)
Pull the brake hose from the brake body.
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Place the brake hose on a solid surface (wood, plastic, etc.) and cut it
at right angles immediately behind the olive
(
2
)
with a sharp blade – if
required, use the MAGURA hose cutter.
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The olive cannot be used again.
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Insert the brake hose through the time trial handlebar
[
C1
]
.
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Attach the brake lever to the time trial handlebar.