VAN RYSEL ROAD MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
[Image: Hand installing brake cable into a bicycle brake lever.]Install the brake cable into the brake lever following the manufacturer's instructions.
[Image: Brake cable housing with end caps.]Install end caps on each end of the brake housing and thread on to the brake cable. Ensure the cable moves smoothly with no binding.CAUTION: Brake cable binding must be corrected before proceeding with the installation. Check for crushed cable ends, housing or cable kinks, or frayed cable housing strands that touch the cable.
[Image: Bicycle brake caliper components labeled: Barrel adjuster, Brake cable, Cable anchor plate, Anchor bolt.]Route cable and housing to the brake caliper and into the barrel adjuster. Thread cable under cable anchor plate, pull taut and tighten cable anchor bolt to 6Nm. Do not trim excess brake cable yet.
STEP 2
[Image: Bicycle brake caliper mounted on frame, showing bolts.]While squeezing brake lever, tighten brake caliper bolts to 6Nm.
[Image: 5mm hex wrench adjusting brake pad clearance.]Using a 5mm hex wrench, turn inboard pad adjustment 90 degrees counter-clockwise. This allows for proper pad clearance.
[Image: Icons indicating correct and incorrect cable setup.][Incorrect cable setup: ❌] [Correct cable setup: ✔️]
[Image: Bicycle wheel and brake rotor.]Spin the wheel to make sure it spins freely. If the brake pads rub the rotor surface, use the pad adjustment to position the pad correctly.
[Image: Bicycle wheel and brake rotor with caliper.]With bike on work stand, rotate the wheel and apply brakes. Rotate barrel adjusters to obtain preferred brake feel. Release the brake lever and spin wheel again to ensure the brake pads do not drag against the rotor. Adjust inboard pad clearance if necessary.
