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Bontrager AERO BRAKE LEVER Manual

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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Check all parts compatibility before installing ..4 To install a brake lever .........4-5 To install a brake cable in the lever ....5 To attach a cable and adjust the brake ...5-6 Bontrager warranty ..........7 © Copyright Trek Bicycle Corporation 2005 All rights reserved...

  • Page 5: Read This Manual Before You Ride

    Bontrager Race XXX Lite aero brake levers are compatible with all Bontrager handlebars when installed according to the directions in this manual. If you have a question or problem that your Bontrager dealer can’t handle, contact us at: Bontrager Components (800) 369-8735 Attn: Customer Service http://www.bontrager.com...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The brake system allows you to slow or stop your bike, a function critical to your safety. These instructions explain how to inspect, adjust, and lubricate a specific component of a bicycle braking system: Bontrager Race XXX Lite aero brake levers (Figure 1). The brake system is difficult to adjust properly without Carbon fiber the proper tools and training.

  • Page 7: Lubricating Aero Brake Levers

    Lubricating aero bar brake levers Every 3 months lubricate the brake lever pivots with Wrench Force ® SynLube or a similar light oil.

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions The correct installation of new Bontrager brake levers is critical to the rider’s safety, so this work should be performed only by an experienced mechanic. If you are not sure of your ability to correctly install these brake levers, have them installed by your Bontrager dealer.

  • Page 9: To Install A Brake Cable In The Lever

    2. Tighten the expander bolt (Figure 2) until the lever is secure, or to a maximum of 60 Lb•in (6.7 N•m). Make sure the lever is easy to reach when in a normal riding position. To install a brake cable in the lever 1.
  • Page 10 2. Make sure the brake system provides adequate stopping power: • Test ride the bike • Make sure the lever can move at least 25mm (Figure 7), but cannot contact the handlebar under hard braking. If the brakes fail these tests, do not ride the bicycle. Readjust the brake system or choose different components.

  • Page 11: Bontrager Warranty

    Claims under this warranty must be made through an authorized Bontrager dealer. Proof of purchase is required. This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and those rights may vary from place to place. This war-...

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