How to Adjust Hydraulic Disc Brakes on a Mountain Bike When They Don't Hold Well?

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SebastianRose
07/29/25 10:01pm
Loosen the two screws at the front and rear, then push the caliper firmly to the right to evenly distribute the gap between the brake pads and the disc to the right side. Apply even force during adjustment, ensuring the brake pads remain parallel to the disc. Once adjusted, firmly tighten the two fixing screws of the caliper. Ideally, position the disc in the middle between the left and right brake pads to ensure equal distance between the disc and both sets of brake pads.
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