Disc Pad Installation Note

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Turn the manual adjustment gear counterclockwise using an Allen wrench to pull the brake caliper piston back.
Install the disc pads.
Turn the manual adjustment gear clockwise until the brake pads just touch the disc plate.

Fig 1: Identifying Retracting Piston
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Return the manual adjustment gear counterclockwise 1/3 turn.

Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Brake Pads
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