Replacement Of Brake Pads - Giant MPH-3 - MODEL YEAR 2002 Owner's Manual

5.2 Replacement of brake pads

When to change ?
Before each ride, check the wear pattern of the pads (both front and rear).
The back plate of the brake pad should not touch the rotor.
Replace the pads if there is not enough material left,
or if high frequency noise occurs during braking.
DO NOT
LOOSEN
Note:
Do NOT use MPH brake pads "model year 2000" (2 holes in each pad).
These pads do not fit into the MPH-2 (model year 2001) and MPH-3 (model year 2002) calipers.
1. To replace brake pads it is necessary to take the
wheel out of the frame / fork.
Loosen
2. Use a 3 mm. Allen-key to unscrew the brake
pad fixing bolt of the caliper.
Unscrew the small screw only (3 mm. Allen-
key).
DON'T LOOSEN THE 2 BIGGER SCREWS
(5 MM. ALLEN-KEY) BECAUSE IN THAT CASE
THE WHOLE CALIPER WILL COME APART
AND LOOSE BRAKE FLUID !!!
DO NOT
3. Then, remove the pads.
LOOSEN
4. Turn the adjust knob of the master cylinder anti-
clockwise. At least 10 full turns.
5. Using a brush, clean the inner cavity of the
pistons to eliminate any deposits and trace of
dirt.
6. Insert two new pads inside of the caliper, put the
brake pad fixing bolt back into the caliper and
tighten it to a torque of 4 Nm.
7. Turn the adjust knob of the master cylinder
clockwise until you see there's no clearance
between brake pads and rotor.
8. Turn the adjust knob of the master cylinder
anti-clockwise and pull the brake lever until you
find the best braking position on your hand.
- Pag. 14. -
Warnings:
- If the bolt is not tightened well, it
can cause a hazardous situation.
- Do make sure the bolt goes
through the hole of each pad.