Instruction Manual

installatiOn
19
)
Tighten the clamping screws
(
3
)
alternately to a tightening torque of
max.1.2 N·m (11 lbf·in)
[
C2
]
.
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The brake lever can be rotated by hand when forced. It is advantageous
if the brake lever can rotate in the event of a fall. This reduces the
danger of irreparable damage to the handlebar.
Mounting the converter (RT C)
)
Mount the converter under the stem on the fork shaft
[
D1
]
–
use spacers as desired or required.
)
Align the stem and converter straight.
)
Make sure that the distance between the converter housing and the
head tube or headset is at least 20 mm
[
D2
]
.
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The converter cylinder can extend unhindered when the brake opens.
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If the outlet for the brake cable outer sleeve on the handlebar is
inconvenient for a harmonious curve at the stop
(
1
)
, we recommend
positioning the brake cable outer sleeve outside the handlebar and
fastening it with insulating tape before winding the handlebar tape.
)
Make sure that the brake cable outer sleeves can be positioned in
harmonious curves between the handlebar and stops
[
D3
]
.
)
If required, slide converter onto retainer.
)
Tighten retaining screws
(
2
)
to a tightening torque of max.2 N·m
(18 lbf·in)
[
D1
]
.
)
Adjust the headset so that it is free of play.
)
Align the stem and converter straight.
)
Tighten the clamping screws on the stem to the tightening torque
stated by the manufacturer.
Mounting brake cables (RT C)
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Use new inner brake cables – this makes installation significantly easier.
)
Make sure that the stops
(
1
)
are completely screwed in (-)
[
D3
]
.
)
Make sure that the length of the brake cable outer sleeve is as short as
possible (harmonious curves, no kinks) and as long as necessary (ends
are fixed in the stops)
[
D3
]
.
)
Make sure that the ends of the brake cable outer sleeve are clean and
smooth.
)
Place the brake cable outer sleeve between the brake lever and stop as
usual.
)
Remove the converter
(
2
)
cover by hand
[
A2
]
.
)
Insert the new inner brake cable, tighten it and fasten it.
)
Tighten clamping screw
(
4
)
to a tightening torque of max.2 N·m
(18 lbf·in)
[
D4
]
.
)
Cut off the inner brake cable approx. 8–10 mm behind the clamp with
small clippers and clamp on a suitable end sleeve.
Danger of accident due to brake failure caused by faulty installation.
The stops
(
1
)
are intended exclusively for tightening the brake cable
[
D5
]
.
Ζ
Never attempt to adjust the pressure point of the brake with the stops.
Ζ
Make sure that the rockers
(
5
)
do not move when you tighten the brake
cable with the stops.
)
Tighten the brake cable with the stops
(
1
)
(+)
[
D5
]
.
Make sure that the rockers
(
5
)
do not move but respond immediately to
a pull on the brake lever.
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It may be necessary to retighten the brake cable after completing in-
stallation and adjustment of the brake and the first strong pull on the
brake lever –see
retightening Brake CaBles (rt C), page 23.