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boland

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#309412 17-Oct-2023 12:57
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I've got an e-bike and have always struggled with adjusting the rear disc brakes as I can't reach the inner adjuster, without removing the whole brake caliper. Guess this is caused by the fact the rear wheel has the electrical motor which takes up too much space. See photo below. I've worked around it by taking the brake out, trying to guess how much to adjust, and then trying to put it back in; aligning with other bolts to adjust horizontally. This is a very time consuming process to ensure it doesn't rub AND it has enough tension.

 

I'm trying to follow this video which seems very easy, if you can reach the inner adjuster. Any tips? Perhaps would work with a flexible allen key if they exist? There's only about 1cm of space.

 


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  #3148416 17-Oct-2023 13:31
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The only solution that I can see is to remove the wheel - the problem is that those brakes are clearly designed with a smaller hub in mind (i.e. a standard hub), not the hub-motor unit that you have there. 

If I am honest, I haven't seen a set of bike disc brakes that adjust in that way for quite a long time - and on an eBike I'd be pretty reluctant to be using cable-actuated disc brakes too - with the added weight and speeds that they can go, I'd always be going for a hydraulic brake (which can be sourced pretty cheaply and are largely self-adjusting). 

 

 

 

 





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