MOUNTAIN BIKE AND MOUNTAIN BIKE-PEDELEC | ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2017ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2017 | MOUNTAIN BIKE AND MOUNTAIN BIKE-PEDELEC
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With an unapplied brake the brake pads should not be too close to the rim
sides, otherwise they could drag along the rim during riding. Before making this
adjustment, observe the notes in the chapter “Brake lever reach adjustment on
SCOTT mountain bikes”.
To readjust the brakes, unscrew the knurled lock ring located at the point
where the brake cable enters the brake lever on the handlebars (c). Unscrew
the knurled, slotted adjusting bolt by a few turns. This reduces the free travel
of the brake lever. Keeping the adjusting bolt firm, tighten the lock ring against
the brake lever unit. This prevents the adjusting bolt from coming loose by itself.
Ensure that the slot of the bolt faces neither forward nor upward, as this would
permit water or dirt to enter more easily.
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Always test the brakes’ function when stationary after adjusting them and
make sure the brake pads engage fully with the rim without touching the
tyre, when you pull them hard.
DISC BRAKES
Operation and wear
The most striking feature of disc brakes is their outstanding braking effect. They
respond a lot faster in wet conditions than rim brakes do and achieve their nor-
mal high braking power within a very short time. They require little maintenance
and do not wear down the rims as rim brakes do. Disc brakes consist of the
brake calliper (d), the rotor (e), the brake lines (hydraulic) or cables (mechani-
cal) as well as the brake lever unit (f). Actuating the brake lever compresses the
hydraulic pistons through hydraulic pressure or mechanically, pushing the brake
pads against the rotor.
The friction generated by braking causes wear to the brake pads as well as to
the rotors. Frequent rides in the rain and dirt and over hilly terrain can accel-
erate wear on both braking surfaces. Depending on the manufacturer and the
model there are different ways of checking the brake pads and rotors for their
wear limits.
The brake levers must always remain clear of the handlebars. You should not
even be able to pull them all the way to the handlebars in the event of an emer-
gency stop. If this is the case, however, observe the following chapter “Synchro-
nising and readjusting”.
A correctly adjusted brake is only ensured if all of these checks have been made
successfully.
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Brake cables which are damaged, e.g. frayed, must be replaced immediate-
ly, as they can otherwise fail in a critical moment, possibly causing a crash!
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Adjusting the position of the brake pads relative to the rims requires a
considerable degree of skill. Replacing and adjusting the brake pads is a job
best left to your SCOTT dealer.
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Have your rims regularly inspected and measured by your SCOTT dealer.
Synchronising and readjusting
Almost all brake designs have a bolt located next to one or both brake callipers
for adjusting the spring preload (a). Turn the bolt slowly and watch how the gap
changes between brake pads and rim.
Adjust the spring in a way that the gaps are equal on either side with an unap-
plied brake and the brake pads touch the rim simultaneously during braking.
The position of the brake lever where the brake starts to act, also referred to as
pressure point, can be adjusted to the size of the hand as well as to individual
convenience by readjusting the brake cable (b). Make absolutely sure you can-
not pull the brake lever all the way to the handlebar grip.
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