TO ENSURE SAFETY ..............4 List of tools to be used ............5 Installation/removal ..............6 Post mount type ..................6 • SM-MA-F180P/P2, SM-MA-F203P/PM, SM-MA-F220P/PL, SM-MA-F220P/PL2, SM-MA90- F180P/P, SM-MA90-F203P/PM ....................7 • SM-MA-F203P/PL2 ........................8 • SM-MA-F203P/P, SM-MA-F220P/PM ..................9 International-standard mount type ............11 Flat mount type ..................14...
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• Be sure to follow the instructions provided in the manuals when installing the product. It is recommended that you use SHIMANO genuine parts. If bolts and nuts become loose or damaged, the bicycle may suddenly fall over, result in a serious injury.
List of tools to be used List of tools to be used The following tools are needed for installation/removal, adjustment, and maintenance purposes. Tool 4 mm hexagon wrench 5 mm hexagon wrench...
Select the mount adapter to install based on the combination of the mount size of the frame to use and the disc brake rotor. Disc brake rotor size For both front and rear 140 mm 160 mm 180 mm SM-MA-F180P/P2 140 mm Direct SM-MA90-F180P/P SM-MA-F180P/P2 160 mm Direct...
Installation/removal Post mount type SM-MA-F180P/P2, SM-MA-F203P/PM, SM-MA-F220P/PL, SM- MA-F220P/PL2, SM-MA90-F180P/P, SM-MA90-F203P/PM Set the mount adapter onto the brake caliper, then install it to the frame. Check the dealer's manual for the brake caliper to install for information on the tool used for the caliper fixing screws.
Installation/removal Post mount type TECH TIPS • The SM-MA-F220P/PL and SM-MA-F220P/PL2 can be identified by the recessed area on the reverse side. SM-MA-F220P/PL SM-MA-F220P/PL2 SM-MA-F203P/PL2 Set the mount adapters onto the brake caliper, then install it to the frame. Use the caliper fixing screws included with the mount adapter. Mount adapter 6 - 8 N·m Caliper fixing screw...
Installation/removal Post mount type NOTICE • Install the mount adapter with the recessed surface on the frame side. Recessed surface • Secure the caliper fixing screw, then retain it using the snap ring included with the mount adapter. Snap ring SM-MA-F203P/P, SM-MA-F220P/PM Install the mount adapter to the frame.
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Installation/removal Post mount type Install the brake caliper to the mount adapter. Check the dealer's manual for the brake caliper to install for information on the tool used for the caliper fixing screws. 6 - 8 N·m 6 - 8 N·m Caliper fixing screw NOTICE •...
Installation/removal International-standard mount type TECH TIPS • The SM-MA-F203P/P and SM-MA-F220P/PM can be identified by the presence or absence of an uneven side. SM-MA-F203P/P SM-MA-F220P/PM International-standard mount type Select the mount adapter to install based on the combination of the location to use (front / rear) and the disc brake rotor.
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Installation/removal International-standard mount type Temporarily install the brake caliper on the mount adapter, then install it onto the frame. Tighten with the mount adapter fixing screws. * Leave enough slack so that the brake caliper can still move horizontally. Front Rear 6 - 8 N·m (Temporary)
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Installation/removal International-standard mount type Depress the brake lever so that the disc brake rotor is held between the pads, then tighten the caliper fixing screws. Check the dealer's manual for the brake caliper to install for information on the tool used for the caliper fixing screws.
Installation/removal Flat mount type NOTICE • Use the supplied snap rings. Other models of snap rings cannot be installed. TECH TIPS • If screw [1] loosens (turns counterclockwise), force is Screw [1] applied via the wire to turn screw [2] in the tightening direction (clockwise).
Installation/removal Flat mount type SM-MA-F140P/D, SM-MA-F160P/D Install the mount adapter to the frame. 6 - 8 N·m Mount adapter fixing screw Secure the mount adapter fixing screws. Secure the screws with a wire to prevent the screws from coming loose. Wire Depress the brake lever so that the disc brake rotor is held between the pads, then tighten the caliper fixing screws.
Installation/removal Flat mount type NOTICE • Secure the caliper fixing screw, then retain it. Refer to the dealer's manual of the brake caliper for installation, and install a snap ring. Snap ring SM-MA-R140P/D, SM-MA-R160P/D Set the brake caliper onto the mount adapter. Insert the caliper fixing bolt to the SM-MA-R140P/D from the reverse side, and also set the washer.
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Installation/removal Flat mount type Secure the brake caliper. SM-MA-R140P/D SM-MA-R160P/D 6 - 8 N·m 6 - 8 N·m Caliper fixing screw Caliper fixing screw 6 - 8 N·m Caliper fixing nut NOTICE • Secure the caliper fixing screw, then retain it. Refer to the dealer's manual of the brake caliper for installation, and install a snap ring.
Installation/removal Flat mount type Secure the mount adapter fixing screws. Secure the screws with a wire to prevent the screws from coming loose. Wire TECH TIPS • If screw [1] loosens (turns counterclockwise), force is Screw [1] applied via the wire to turn screw [2] in the tightening direction (clockwise).
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Installation/removal Flat mount type (2) Install the screw fixing pin. * Check that the screw fixing pin is fully inserted all the way to the back. Screw fixing pin Mount adapter Note shape of screw 6 - 8 N·m Caliper fixing screw B 6 - 8 N·m Caliper fixing screw B2 CAUTION...
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Installation/removal Flat mount type Insert the caliper fixing screws C/C2 into the frame mount area. Make sure that the length of the protruding section of the caliper fixing screws C/C2 is the specified length. Caliper fixing screw C Caliper fixing screw C2 12 - 14 mm 8 - 9 mm NOTICE...
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Installation/removal Flat mount type NOTICE • The length of caliper fixing screws C/C2 to be used varies depending on the thickness of the frame. Use the caliper fixing screws C/C2 that is appropriate for the thickness of the frame. Caliper fixing Caliper fixing screw C length screw C2 length...
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Installation/removal Flat mount type Temporarily install the mount adapter to the frame so that it can move left and right. Temporarily install it using caliper fixing screws C/C2 with an additional spacer under each screw head. Mount adapter Spacer Note shape of screw (Temporary) Caliper fixing screw C (Temporary)
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Installation/removal Flat mount type Depress the brake lever so that the disc brake rotor is held between the pads, then tighten the caliper fixing screws C/C2. 6 - 8 N·m Caliper fixing screw C 6 - 8 N·m Caliper fixing screw C2 Install the retaining clip.
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