EXPERT DISC BRAKE PAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Whenever you change the pads, bleed the system, or adjust the brake lever reach, you will need to adjust the position
of the pads. On each caliper, you will need to screw in the fixed side pad adjuster (on the right side of the brake caliper)
with a 5mm hex wrench just until the pad begins to slightly brush the rotor then back it out counter-clockwise by quarter
turns until the brushing sound stops. The fixed side pad must be set very close to the rotor for optimal brake power,
however there should not be any drag between the two. When looking through the slot in the brake against a white
background, you should be able to just see light between the rotor and the fixed side pad. The piston side pad adjuster
(on the left side of the caliper, next to the bleed screw) should then be adjusted using the 5mm hex screw to achieve the
desired brake lever travel and feel.
2. Check that the brakes work well and that all parts and brake lines are tight and secure before riding. Ride cautiously
at first while you get used to your new pads, as sintered metal pads have slightly different braking characteristics
compared to the all-condition pads with which your bike was originally equipped. Remember that new pads will require
30-40 full stops to achieve full stopping power. The bedding-in process can be accelerated by first riding 200-300 meters
slowly around a flat smooth area (such as an empty parking lot) with the brakes applied so that they drag. Then make
20-30 full stops from about 10 miles / hour (15.5 Km / h).
WARNING:
WARNING:
Make sure that the pads and brake rotor stay clean and free of oil,
grease, and brake fluid. Before handling the brake pads or rotor, clean the outside of
the brake lines, caliper, and lever with Dawn detergent and hot water, rinse with clean
water, and allow to air dry, and wash your hands! If the rotors are contaminated with
brake fluid, clean them with the Dawn and hot water solution, rinse with clean water,
and allow to air dry. If the pads are contaminated, discard them and use new pads.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CODA Disc Brake pads require 30 to 40 complete stops to bed in and
achieve full stopping power when new. Additionally, CODA Disc Brakes should be
ridden cautiously on flat ground until the rider is acclimated to the feel and power of
disc brakes.
See the complete CODA Disc Brake instruction manual that originally came with your bike or disc brake set for
information and warnings about the CODA Disc Brake system, including these pads.
The complete CODA Disc Brake instruction manual can be downloaded and printed from the Tech Center of the CODA
website, or you can have a replacement copy sent to you by contacting us by email or at one of the phone numbers below.
For more information on this or any CODA product, please feel free to contact us.
USA and Canada:
(888) CODA-USA
Europe (EC):
(31) 541-573580
Japan:
(81) 722-99-9399
Australia:
(61) 2-9979-5851
http://www.codausa.com
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