How to Adjust the Tightness of Hydraulic Disc Brakes?

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VivienneRose
07/30/25 2:52am
Hydraulic disc brake tightness can be adjusted using the following methods: 1. There is a red plastic disc near the spoke side. Rotating this plastic disc adjusts the tightness. 2. Use the screw on the brake caliper to adjust the clearance width. 3. It is recommended that car owners visit a 4S shop or repair shop for adjustment. The main advantages of hydraulic disc brakes are as follows: 1. They provide rapid braking at high speeds, have better heat dissipation than drum brakes, maintain consistent braking performance, and are easier to install with advanced electronic devices like ABS. 2. They use metal pads instead of drum wheels, with flat brake shoes on both sides of the brake disc. When hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder is sent to the wheel cylinder, the brake shoes clamp onto the brake disc to achieve the braking effect.
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