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Mounting the converter (rt c), Mounting brake cables (rt c), Mounting.the.converter – MAGURA RT8 C User Manual

Page 19: Rt.c), Mounting.brake.cables

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Tighten.the.clamping.screws.

(

3

)

.alternately.to.a.tightening.torque.of.

max. 1.2 N·m (11 lbf·in).

[

C2

]

.

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The.brake.lever.can.be.rotated.by.hand.when.forced..It.is.advantageous.
if.the.brake.lever.can.rotate.in.the.event.of.a.fall..This.reduces.the.
danger.of.irreparable.damage.to.the.handlebar.

Mounting the converter (RT C)

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)

Mount.the.converter.under.the.stem.on.the.fork.shaft

[

D1

]

.–

.use.spacers.as.desired.or.required.

.

)

Align.the.stem.and.converter.straight.

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)

Make.sure.that.the.distance.between.the.converter.housing.and.the.
head.tube.or.headset.is.at.least.20.mm

[

D2

]

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The.converter.cylinder.can.extend.unhindered.when.the.brake.opens.

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If.the.outlet.for.the.brake.cable.outer.sleeve.on.the.handlebar.is.
.inconvenient.for.a.harmonious.curve.at.the.stop.

(

1

)

,.we.recommend.

positioning.the.brake.cable.outer.sleeve.outside.the.handlebar.and.
fastening.it.with.insulating.tape.before.winding.the.handlebar.tape.

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)

Make.sure.that.the.brake.cable.outer.sleeves.can.be.positioned.in.
.harmonious.curves.between.the.handlebar.and.stops.

[

D3

]

.

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)

If.required,.slide.converter.onto.retainer.

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)

Tighten.retaining.screws.

(

2

)

.to.a.tightening.torque.of.

max. 2 N·m

(18 lbf·in)

[

D1

]

.

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)

Adjust.the.headset.so.that.it.is.free.of.play.

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)

Align.the.stem.and.converter.straight.

.

)

Tighten.the.clamping.screws.on.the.stem.to.the.tightening.torque.
.stated.by.the.manufacturer.

Mounting brake cables (RT C)

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Use.new.inner.brake.cables.–.this.makes.installation.significantly.easier.

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)

Make.sure.that.the.stops.

(

1

)

.are.completely.screwed.in.(-).

[

D3

]

.

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)

Make.sure.that.the.length.of.the.brake.cable.outer.sleeve.is.as.short.as.
possible.(harmonious.curves,.no.kinks).and.as.long.as.necessary.(ends.
are.fixed.in.the.stops).

[

D3

]

.

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)

Make.sure.that.the.ends.of.the.brake.cable.outer.sleeve.are.clean.and.
smooth.

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)

Place.the.brake.cable.outer.sleeve.between.the.brake.lever.and.stop.as.
usual.

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)

Remove.the.converter.

(

2

)

.cover.by.hand.

[

A2

]

.

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)

Insert.the.new.inner.brake.cable,.tighten.it.and.fasten.it.

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)

Tighten.clamping.screw.

(

4

)

.to.a.tightening.torque.of.

max. 2 N·m

(18 lbf·in).

[

D4

]

.

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)

Cut.off.the.inner.brake.cable.approx..8–10.mm.behind.the.clamp.with.
small.clippers.and.clamp.on.a.suitable.end.sleeve.

Danger of accident due to brake failure caused by faulty installation.

The.stops.

(

1

)

.are.intended.exclusively.for.tightening.the.brake.cable.

[

D5

]

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Never.attempt.to.adjust.the.pressure.point.of.the.brake.with.the.stops.

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Make.sure.that.the.rockers.

(

5

)

.do.not.move.when.you.tighten.the.brake.

cable.with.the.stops.

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)

Tighten.the.brake.cable.with.the.stops.

(

1

)

.(+).

[

D5

]

.

Make.sure.that.the.rockers.

(

5

)

.do.not.move.but.respond.immediately.to.

a.pull.on.the.brake.lever.

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It.may.be.necessary.to.retighten.the.brake.cable.after.completing.in-
stallation.and.adjustment.of.the.brake.and.the.first.strong.pull.on.the.
brake.lever.– see.

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etightening

Brake

CaBles

(rt C)

,.page.23.

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