User manual 2015 Campagnolo brakes
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1. BRAKES N WARNING Carefully read follow and understand the instructions given in this manual It is an essential part of the product and you should keep it in a safe place for future reference MECHANIC QUALIFICATION Please be advised that many bicycle service and repair tasks require specialized knowledge tools and experience General me chanical aptitude may not be sufficient to properly service or repair your bicycle If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding your service repair ability please take your bicycle to a qualified repair shop AN ACCIDENT Please note that throughout this manual reference is made that an accident could occur Any accident could result in damage to your bicycle its components and more importantly could cause you or a bystander to sustain severe personal injury or even death INTENDED USE This Campagnolo product is designed and manufactured for use only on road racing style bicycles that are ridden only on smooth road or track surfaces Any other use of this product such as off road or on trails is forbidden LIFESPAN WEAR INSPECTION REQUIREMENT The lifespan of Cam pagnolo components depends on many factors such as rider size and riding conditions Impacts falls improper use or harsh use in general may compromise the structural integrity of the components and significantly reduce their lifespan Some components are also subject to wear over time Please have your bicycle regula2. any Campagnolo product e Ensure that the brake cables and brake block are in good condition e Ensure correct operation of the brakes before riding e If you brake too hard with the front brake the wheel could lock up causing a forward fall with potentially serious injuries e Any bent or damaged parts following impact or accidents must be replaced with original Campagnolo parts e Wear close fitting and highly visible clothing fluorescent colours or other bright colours alternatively light colours e Avoid cycling at night because it is difficult for others to see you and obstacles on the road are difficult to distinguish If you use the bicycle at night fit it with suitable lights and reflectors which are securely mounted and clean e Never use a bicycle or component with which you are not completely familiar or the use and maintenance operations of which are unknown Second hand parts may have been used incorrectly or may be ruined therefore they could break unex pectedly causing an accident e If the bicycle is used in the wet remember that the braking power and tyre grip decrease significantly making it more difficult to control Therefore pay closer attention when riding on wet surfaces in order to prevent possible accidents e Learn and observe local cycling rules and all the road signs during your ride e Always wear a correctly fastened protective helmet and ensure that it is approved for use in your country 18 ENG
3. rim reset the position of The wear limit is the bottom of the grooves the cable and secure it again by tightening the cable retainer screw B Fig 14 ENGLISH 25 gt Z N WARNING Please be sure that you tighten the cable sufficently without crushing the cable so that it does not slip when brakes are applied A loose or damaged cable can cause the brake system to malfunction resulting in an accident personal injury or death e When replacing brake pads cables and casings only use original Campagnolo spare parts Periodically check that the tightening screw F Fig 10 on the brake block holder is completely tightened e Check torque setting s of the brake brake pad and cable locking screws at regular intervals e Do not allow oil or grease to contaminate the brake blocks Using the bicycle in the rain can lead to a greater accumulation of sand dirt on the brake pads with consequent damage to the rims even in the course of a single outing To keep the pads in optimum condition and to avoid wear on the sides of the rims check your brake pads constantly Use a file to immediately remove any foreign bodies which could be deposited on the pads themselves e When riding in wet conditions remember that the stopping power of your brakes is greatly reduced and that the adherence of the tires on the ground is consi
4. 0 mm front fixing nut standard 18 mm front fixing nut long 25 mm front fixing nut extra long e Secure firmly the brake to the frame by tightening the nut A Fig 5 with a torque wrench to 10 Nm 88 in lbs N WARNING A loose nut can cause the brake system to malfunction resulting in an accident personal injury or death NO OK 20 ENGLISH a 4a e If your brakes are fitted with the adjustment screw E Fig 5 then correct centering Fig 3 using a Phillips screwdriver 3 ADJUSTING THE BRAKE PADS e Periodically check the brake pads to insure that they are about 1 mm from the surface of the rim Fig 3 If this is not the case adjust the distance using the cable tension adjustment screw C Fig 6 If this proves insufficient loosen the cable securing screw B Fig 6 adjust the distance of the pads to the rim reset the position of the cable and secure it again by tightening the cable retainer screw B Fig 6 e For pad holders equipped with orbital arti culation which can be oriented in all directions Fig 7 adjust the brake pads so that they are centered in height in relation to the braking surface of the rim and parallel to it horizontally and vertically N WARNING Please be sure that you tighten the cable suffi
5. LISH tampapntibs EMOOES 5 mm Allen wrench 2 mm Allen wrench Torque wrench 12 mm open end wrench 2 ASSEMBLY e Fit the brake on the frame or the fork and tighten the socket head nut A Fig 1 using a 5 mm Allen wrench e Fix the cable tightening the cable clamp screw B Fig 1 to a torque of 5 Nm 44 in lbs using a 5 mm Allen wrench ZN WARNING Please be sure that you tighten the cable sufficiently without crushing the cable so that it does not slip when brakes are applied A loose or damaged cable can cause the brake system to malfunction resulting in an accident personal injury or death e Initially center the brake in relation to the wheel using the lock nut D Fig 2 and a 12 mm open end wrench in order to position the brake pads about 1 mm from the surface of the rim Fig 3 If necessary perform fine adjustment using the cable tension adjustment screw C Fig 1 ENGLISH gt Z A WARNING When mounting the brake to the frame always make sure that at least 6 threads of the brake s centre bolt are engaged with the internally threaded sleeve Fig 4 If fewer threads are engaged the centre bolt may fail during use resulting in brake detachment from the frame an accident personal injury or death e To guarantee compatibility with different thickness frames the front brakes including the nut already installed come with 1
6. cause accidents physical injury or even death e Ensure that the distance of the pads from the wheel is about 1 mm Fig 3 BRAKE PADS ENGLISH 23 ampagnslr E Mn Im m uvam gt Ll Eh we A gt 11 ZN DANGER For both front and rear brake pad identify the brake pad with LEFT indi cation to install it on the LEFT brake pad holder and the brake block with RIGHT indication to install it on the RIGHT brake pad holder Insert the new brake pad ensuring that the wheel direction arrow on the brake pad is in the actual forward direction of the wheel Incorrect mounting of the brake pad may cause the brake pad to slide out of the brake pad holder and cause accidents physical injury or even death 24 ENGLISH aif mo UL e 5 BRAKE MAINTENANCE e Check the wear status of the brake pads at regular intervals and replace them when the braking surfaces reach the limit marked by the wording WEAR LIMIT or if braking power is in any way insufficient Fig 12 e Periodically check that the brake pads are about 1 mm from the surface of the rim Fig 13 If this is not the case adjust the distance using the cable tension adjustment screw C Fig 14 If this pro ves insufficient loosen the cable securing screw B Fig 14 adjust the distance of the pads to the
7. cently without crushing the cable so that it does not slip when brakes are applied A loose or damaged cable can cause the brake system to malfunction resulting in an accident personal injury or death ENGLISH 21 D Co e Block the brake block holder by tightening the 5 mm hex screw A Fig 8 to a tighte ning torque of 8 Nm 71 in lbs ZN DANGER Always ensure that the closed part of the brake block holder B is facing the forward direction as indicated in figure 9 Incorrect mounting of the brake block holder may cause the brake block to slide out of the brake block holder and cause accidents physi cal injury or even death ENGLISH we sn Af ATM goles 4 REPLACING THE e To replace the brake blocks remove the screw on the brake block holder F Fig 10 using a 2 mm Allen wrench remove the worn brake block Fig 10 and replace it with a new one e Insert the new brake block ensuring that the wheel direction arrow on the brake block is in the actual forward direction of the wheel e Ensure that the seat G Fig 10 of the brake block screw is in the position that corresponds to the locking screw on the brake block holder Fig 10 ZN DANGER Fully tighten the screw on the brake block holder using a 2 mm Allen wrench Incorrect mounting of the brake block holder may cause the brake block to slide out of the brake block holder and
8. derably reduced This makes it harder to control and stop your bicycle Extra care is required when riding your bicycle in wet conditions to avoid an accident DM WARNING Salt water environments as found on winter roads and near the seaside can cause galvanic corrosion on most bike parts Carefully rinse clean dry and re lubricate all exposed parts to avoid damage malfunctions and accidents 26 ENGLISH _SAr pub NOTES Campagnolo S r l reserves the right to change the content of this manual without noti ce The most updated version will be available on www campagnolo com ENGLISH 27
9. nents similar to Cam pagnolo components may not be compatible with Campagnolo components Likewise tools supplied by Campagnolo s r l may not be compatible with com ponents supplied by other manufacturers Always check with your mechanic or the tool manufacturer to insure compatibility before using tools supplied by one manufacturer on components supplied by another The user of this Campagnolo product expressly recognizes that there are risks inherent in bicycle riding including but not limited to the risk that a component of the bicycle can fail resulting in an accident personal injury or death By his purchase and use of this Campagnolo product the user expressly voluntarily and knowingly accepts and or assumes these risks including but not limited to the risk of passive or active neglicence of Campagnolo s r l or hidden latent or obvious defects in the product and agrees to hold Campagnolo s r l harmless to the fullest extent permitted by law against any resulting damages ZN ZA waenine Always wear protective gloves and glasses while working on the bike ENGLISH 17 SAFETY TIPS DO NOT USE YOUR BICYCLE IF IT DOES NOT PASS THIS TEST CORRECT ANY FAULTY SITUATIONS BEFORE USING THE BICYCLE e Please note that failure to correctly carry out the maintenance and repair pro cedures indicated in this manual or to follow the instructions in this manual could result in an accident e Never make any modifications to
10. rly inspected by a qualified mechanic for any cracks deformation signs of fatigue or wear use of penetrating fluid or other visual enhancers to loca te cracks on parts is recommended If the inspection reveals any deformation cracks impact marks or stress marks no matter how slight immediately replace the component components that have experienced excessive wear also need immediate replacement The frequency of inspection depends on many factors check with your authorized Campagnolo representative to select a schedule that is best for you 16 ENGLISH Amp gn los If you weigh 82 kg 180 Ibs or more you must be especially vigilant and have your bicycle inspected more frequently than someone weighting less than 82 kg 180 lbs for any evidence of cracks deformation or other signs of fatigue or stress Check with your mechanic to discuss whether the components you selected are suitable for your use and to determine the frequency of inspections The components of Campagnolo 10s 11s transmissions as well as the brakes rims pedals and all other Campagnolo products are designed as a single inte grated system Not to affect safety performance longevity functionality and the WARRANTY use exclusively the parts and components supplied or specified by Campagnolo S r l without interfacing or replacing them with products parts or components manufactured by other companies Note Tools supplied by other manufacturers for compo
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