Brake-Levers - Espin Reine 2019 User Manual

change.
C. To align the brake with the disc
1. Decrease the tightness of the brake-attachment bolts.
2. Slide a business card or other thin object between the right brake-pad and the disc.
3. Pull the lever fully, and tighten the bolts to 100-110 lb•in (11.3-12.4 Nm).
To remove disc brake-pads
1. Remove the wheel.
2. With your fingers or pliers, hold the installation tang of the brake-pad and pull out
the pad.

Brake-levers

A brake lever allows you to control a brake. The position of the lever on the handlebar
should allow you to use the brake with a minimum amount of effort or movement.
To adjust the position of a lever
1. Find the lever-clamp bolt.
2. Decrease the tightness of the clamp bolt two to three turns.
3. Move the lever.
4. Tighten the lever-clamp bolt:
• Road or mountain brake-lever: 53-69 lb•in (6.0-7.8 Nm).
• Middle-bar lever (Figure 34): 20-30 lb•in (2.3-3.3 Nm).
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