Diag.1 Handbrake 'OFF'
Factory set for fitting with new discs and pads (thickness - 44mm)
DO NOT operate handbrake lever until caliper is fitted and bled
Press foot pedal 5-10 times to adjust the piston self adjuster
Slacken cable fit and adjust to take up slack but ensure the lever returns to its stop.
Diag.2 Handbrake 'ON'
With new discs and pads fitted you should have a good handbrake, however if the factory
settings are wrong or old discs and/or pads have been used the piston will have extended
to its maximum with no effct. On release of the handbrake the piston will remain out.
Diag.3 Handbrake 'OFF'
Play now between cam and rod - you will not get a handbrake solution, gently push the
piston back to remove any play (Diag 1 now proceed to Diag 4)
Diag.4 Handbrake 'OFF'
Measure the total thickness of discs and pads (example - 39mm) add 1mm for interface and
now adjust caliper to suit 40mm by rotating the piston - Anticlockwise (90deg = 1mm)
fit as in diag 1 instructions.
Diag.5 Handbrake 'ON'
Correctly adjusted for the example in diag 4
NOTES
If you are fitting new discs and/or pads to this type of caliper you will have to wind
the piston in clockwise and gently push to remove any play then follow Diag 1 instructions for adjusting procedures.
As pads wear, the self adjuster built into the piston will take up normal wear.
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