Changing.brake.pads - Magura MT2 Owner's Manual

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hanging brake PadS
Danger of accident due to brake failure caused by faulty installation.
Use only original MAGURA brake pads.

Always use new brake pads if new disc brake rotors are installed.

Never use brake pads contaminated with oil or grease – not even

after attempting to clean them.
Make sure that the brake pad locking screw is always coated with

fresh screwlock (medium strength).
Loss of oil and irreparable damage to the braking system.
Never pull the brake lever when the wheel and brake pads have

been removed.
Loss of insurance protection with S-Pedelecs (E-Bikes up to 45 km/h)
that require insurance.
Use original MAGURA brake pads and MAGURA disc brake rotors

exclusively.
Never replace dual brake pads with single brake pads.

Never change the size of the disc brake rotors.

Remove the wheel.
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Carefully press brake pads apart to the stop with transport de-
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vice or a wide screwdriver.
All brake pistons are in fully extended position
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Screw brake pad locking screw
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Remove brake pads one by one up or down (dual brake pads
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without brake pad locking screw) from the brake calliper.
Clean inside of brake caliper (compressed air, small brush, cloth,
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etc.) if applicable use MAGURA brake cleaner.
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Install brake pads up or down (dual brake pads
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pad locking screw) in the brake caliper.
Pad carrier plate points to the magnetic brake piston, brake pad
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to the disc brake rotor.
Insert the brake pad locking screw
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and eyes of the brake pads and tighten with tightening torque
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of 2.5 N·m (22 lbf·in)
Install wheel with mounted disc brake rotor or insert transport
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device.
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Actuate the brake lever several times.
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Brake pads are aligned.
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Make sure that the disc brake rotor runs between the brake pads
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without friction.
Align brake calliper if necessary – see
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Danger of accident due to brake failure.
Pull and hold the brake lever and check:

Pressure point is clearly noticeable and does not change.
Make sure that the brake pads and disc brake rotors are intact

and free from grease / oil.
Set the pressure point – see
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through the brake calliper
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installing brake calliper
setting the pressure point
without brake
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