Synchronising The Rear Brake; Notes On Replacing The Wheels; The Headset - Canyon SPeedMax CF Instructions Manual

52 ThE BRAKE SYSTEM

SYNCHRONISING THE REAR BRAKE

Operate the rear brake several times while the
bike is in the stand and then check the clear-
ance between the brake pads and the rim. If
the clearance differs, turn back the setscrew
for synchronisation in the brake arm whose
brake pad has the greater clearance from the
rim far enough until both brake pads have the
same clearance from the rim.
The brake system may only be fitted
with the supplied original brake
pads and brake holders, plus the associ-
ated bolts and spacers. Also, always use
the relevant Canyon Brake Adjuster. Oth-
erwise there is a risk of brake failure!

NOTES ON REPLACING THE WHEELS

If you use wheels with different rim widths, it
is essential to use the various relevant Brake
Adjusters in connection with the spacers of
the brake pads. Contact our service hotline at
+44 (0) 208 5496001.
If you change from aluminium to carbon or
vice versa, you must also change the pads
and use the original brake pads. Adjust the
brake as described above.
Pads that are not matched to the
wheel or are adjusted incorrectly
can make the brake inoperative. Risk of an
accident!

ThE hEAdSET

If your bicycle makes knocking noises when
you are riding or braking, you should check
the headset.
Carry out the check in the headset that is
out of sight as described in the chapter "The
headset" in your bicycle manual road bike.
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If you can feel any play in the bearings, undo
the side clamping bolts of the stem cover and
remove the cover.
In the integrated headset of the Speedmax CF
the play of the bearings is adjusted by means
of three threaded pins (1-3) at the pressure
plate in the stem.
do not tighten up these adjusting
bolts fully, they are only intended
for a fine adjustment of the play!
ThE hEAdSET
Tighten up these three threaded pins clock-
wise, using a 2 mm Allen wrench with great
delicacy. Start in each case with half a turn.
Check again for play. Tighten up by another
half turn as required and check again.
Be sure not to tighten the bearing too much.
Put the cover of the stem in place and tighten
up its clamping bolts to the prescribed torque
of 2 Nm.
Adjusting the headset requires a
certain amount of experience and
should, therefore, be left to a skilled me-
chanic. If in doubt, ask an expert to adjust
your Canyon Speedmax CF.
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