| Title: | Bicycling |
| Notice: | Bicycling for Fun |
| Moderator: | JAMIN::WASSER |
| Created: | Mon Apr 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 3214 |
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Hi folks,
I've got a Cannondale M600 with FORCE-40 braking system.
This system give me full satisfaction , but i have some difficulties
each time i try to do the maintenance , because there is a lot of
possibilities of tuning .
Is there anyone familiar with this system ?
Thks in advance for advices.
Christian . (FRANCE)
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| 2267.1 | STRATA::HUI | Tue Jun 16 1992 17:53 | 41 | ||
Christian,
I just assembled a M700 for myself and ran into the same problem. Since I
was not familiar with this new brake system, I had one of the mechanics
show me the best way to adjust them.
1. Make sure the brake cable housing holder in midway between the one
brake caliper and the pulley.
__ \
/OO\ \<-Brake Cable and housing
/ O O \ \
/ OO \ \
/ [__]<-Holder
/ ______ \
/ - | | _ \
-----| | |RIM | | |_____ \
- | | - ^
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Calipers
2. Dial the barrel adjuster on the brake level all the way in.
3. Use a toe clip strap or a third hand to hold the brake pads against
the rim.
4. Adjust the cables and tighten all the nuts and bolts.
5. Remove the strap or 3rd hand and dial the cable tension by using
the barrel adjuster on the brake lever.
6. There is also a small adjustment allen screw on one of the calipers
equalize the spring tension if needed.
7. You are done!!!!
Good Luck!
Dave
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| 2267.2 | Thks | DURDUR::JOANNES | My God ,it's full of stars ! | Tue Jun 23 1992 11:59 | 6 |
Hi Dave,
Thks a lot for the diagram and the explanations.
Christian.
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