How To Adjust Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brake Levers. Now my problem is that in order to apply maximum braking force the lever has to be pulled all the way to the handlebars. For Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brake Levers however there will be a 2mm-sized hex keyhole under the top part of the hood.
SHIMANO ACERA Hydraulic Disc Brake RAPIDFIRE PLUS ShiftBrake Lever 9-speed VIEW PRODUCT. The reach adjustment screw is a set screw located inside of the brake lever. Shimano lists these brake levers as having Reach Adjust however neither the manual nor the dealer manual have any mention on how this is done.
If the disc brake rotor becomes worn down to a thickness of 15mm or so that the aluminum surface becomes visible be sure to.
I have to pull them back so far before the brakes will engage that Ive scraped my ring and little fingers with the two semi sharp ridges on the underside of the levers when Ive hit rough stuff while braking. Installed it - this stuff is MUCH easier to install than a cable disc brake. Viewing 9 reply threads Author. I want to make sure the lever reach is going to be OK.
