SAFETY Intended use .............5 The THM-Fibula racing brake can be used with all common brake levers that exhibit a leverage Fundamental safety precautions ....5 ratio of 2:1 and above (brake lever travel : inner brake cable travel).
If you ever sell or give away your THM components, this manual should be transferred to the new - Always ensure your bicycle is maintained in a flawless condition. Care and maintenance will prolong the service life of your bicycle and its components and also improve your personal safety.
- If you are involved in a heavy fall you should not continue to ride your bicycle. 1 Cable adjuster (x2) If such a case occurs, send us your THM components for inspection, even if no external damage is visible. In your own interest you should treat all of the components on your bicycle which have 2 Brake block, front been produced by other manufacturers in the same manner.
* Technical specifications, dimensions and weights are to be understood with the corresponding tolerances and can - Only ever use those brake pads which have been differ slightly from your THM components. approved by your wheel manufacturer. ** Total weight = rider + bicycle + baggage...
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY WARNING Risk of accident caused by malfunctioning or locking brakes The following installation and adjusting steps are the same due to improper brake shoe assembly. for both the front and rear brake blocks and for different rim - Make sure the brake shoes are correctly installed on the types.
ASSEMBLY RIM WIDTH ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE BRAKE CABLES The Fibula is made for two ranges of rim width. (fig. 9, 10) Pull both parts of the adjuster together. Then unscrew the nut (5) on the adjuster through To change the range of use proceed as follows: approximately 2 rotations.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Press the brake blocks together firmly. ADJUSTING THE BRAKE SHOES Apply tension to the inner brake cable. Actuate the brake lever slightly and hold it during the following steps. Hold the brake block and inner brake cable in this position.
Use a 5 mm Allen key (3) to align the brake at the In cases where you have to exchange or to mount the center. spring of the Fibula break, follow the steps detailed in (fig. 18) the section below: Tighten the sleeve nut a bit.
MAINTENANCE Important maintenance information DISPOSAL If THM components are defective or no longer in use, you can dispose of them with your non- WARNING recyclable waste or domestic refuse, or ask a local waste disposal company for other disposal methods (e.g. recycling).
Send us your THM components for inspection before further use if damage is Reduction in the free movement of the THM-Fibula racing brakes due to adherence of dirt on visible (deep scratches in the paintwork which extend into the carbon structure, large abrasions, lubricated components.
(such as grease, oil, silicon, Teflon, Liability shall expire if repair work or any other work on the THM product has been conducted by wax or other similar agents).
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The company THM Faserverbund-Technologie GmbH is constantly striving to improve product designs as technical developments continue. We therefore reserve the right to make alterations which must not correspond to the text and illustration contained in this manual, and without incurring obligation to alter any products previously delivered. Technical specifications, dimensions and weights are to be understood with the corresponding allowances.
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THM Faserverbund-Technologie GmbH Am Sportplatz 3 D-24791 Alt Duvenstedt info@thm.bike www.thm.bike t h m . b i k e...
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