How To Adjust Shimano Brakes. Inboard side Outboard side Rotor slit Adjust the inner cable so. In the early 90s this adjustment required a 2mm Allen wrench but newer models use a Phillips screwdriver.
When a SHIMANO rotor measures 15mm thick or less its time to replace it. Adjusting only one of the right and left clearances may cause the clearances to become unequal and cause the brakes to fail before the brake pads are worn down to the minimum working thickness 05mm. Shimano actually recommends a toeing of 05mm.
Reach adjustment screws can be in a few different places depending on your system.
Its good to follow all the instructions on adjusting the Shimano hydraulic disc brake. This is also because they produce bubbles when braking hard and make the lever pump out. Shimano lists these brake levers as having Reach Adjust however neither the manual nor the dealer manual have any mention on how this is done. In the early 90s this adjustment required a 2mm Allen wrench but newer models use a Phillips screwdriver.
