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 Adjusting Hydraulic Brakes
My new bike has hydraulic brakes and I want to know how to adjust them, any tips?
Posted by Flatsix a 45 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Stumpjumper FSR from Upland on 09/12/05
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  •  Re: Adjusting Hydraulic Brakes
    What manufacturer , model and year ?
    Posted by Coke Eyes on 09/12/05
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  •  Re: Adjusting Hydraulic Brakes
    Hayes Sole 04
    Posted by Flatsix a 45 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Stumpjumper FSR from Upland on 09/12/05
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    •  Re: Adjusting Hydraulic Brakes
      The manual can be found here ----

      http://www.hayesdiscbrake.com/support_downloads.shtml


      Posted by Coke Eyes on 09/12/05


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    •  Re: Adjusting Hydraulic Brakes
      The manual can be found here ----
      http://www.hayesdiscbrake.com/support_downloads.shtml


      Posted by Coke Eyes on 09/12/05


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    •  Re: Adjusting Hydraulic Brakes
      http://www.hayesdiscbrake.com/index.shtml

      look under the downloads for the manual.
      Posted by Coke Eyes on 09/12/05


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  •  Re: Adjusting Hydraulic Brakes
    Thanks for the link, appreciate it.
    Posted by Flatsix a 45 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Stumpjumper FSR from Upland on 09/12/05
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    •  Re: Adjusting Hydraulic Brakes
      GLTY and keep on doing your own wrenching.
      Posted by Coke Eyes on 09/13/05
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  •  Re: Adjusting Hydraulic Brakes
    I got the brakes adjusted but the front brake squeals like crazy. I talked to the tech at La Habra Cycles and he said that I should take the pads out and clean, replace and test. If they still squeal them replace them.

    I asked why newer brakes would squeal and he stated that they have either been glazed or they got oil on them. Apparently you need to break in the new pads so as not to glaze them.

    What is required to break them in, everything I ride is either all uphill or all downhill I don't ride much flat stuff.
    Posted by Flatsix a 45 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Stumpjumper FSR from Upland on 09/16/05


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    •  Re: Adjusting Hydraulic Brakes
      One thing to try would be to LIGHTLY sand down the pads. I've tried this and my breaks stopped squealin.... :)


      Posted by CrzyRidr33 a 33 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a SantaBansheeCruzBlurr on 09/16/05


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      •  Re: Adjusting Hydraulic Brakes
        I sanded them down lightly and then cleaned them with rubbing alcohol. It seemed to have worked. Thanks for your help.
        Posted by Flatsix a 45 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Stumpjumper FSR from Upland on 09/17/05
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        •  Re: Adjusting Hydraulic Brakes
          No problem! Good luck to you! :)
          Posted by CrzyRidr33 a 33 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a SantaBansheeCruzBlurr on 09/18/05
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