| VdxTitle: | TRP Spyre Pad Adjustment |
| Length: | 0:39 |
| Author: | TRP Cycling |
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| VdxSummary: | TRP Spyre - Just pad adjustment |
Short video, he just covers pad adjustment, not how to change the pads. Main point is to adjust the clearance with the cable slack.
TRP Spyre brakes are dual piston, as compared with Avid BB7.
Instruction: Always adjust the pads first, cable second. Do not use the barrel adjuster on the arm to "preload" the brakes. Let it all the way out, then use the two pad adjustment dials.
Scope: Mechanical brakes (which is what we have)
ChatGPT: Many instructions say adjust the pads first, and cable second. But then they say to compensate for cable stretch, quick fix via the barrel adjuster
Answer:
- Pad adjusters determine pad-to-rotor clearance
- Cable tension determines lever position and engagement point
The cable just controls where the braking begins. If the clearance is correct