How to Adjust Disc Brakes?

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DelJocelyn
07/30/25 9:56am
Flip the bike over and stand it upright with the handlebars and seat touching the ground. Rotate the wheel at a moderate speed, and visually inspect the alignment between the disc and the brake caliper from a longitudinal perspective. Identify the point where the disc rubs against the brake caliper, and use an adjustable wrench to grip that spot. If the disc is leaning to the left, apply force with the adjustable wrench to bend the spot to the right. Once you feel it's properly aligned, rotate the wheel again to check for other misaligned points and repeat the adjustment until satisfactory.
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