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TUTORIAL SUBMIT ET INSTALL REAR WHEEL (DISC BRAKE)

Ce tutorial aims to help you remove and install the rear wheel of your bike, equipped with a disc brake.

Difficulty :

Temps necessary:

5 minutes

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HOW TO DEPOSIT ET INSTALL A REAR WHEEL WITH DISC BRAKE?

A relatively simple operation which does not require any special tools.

However, there are a few points to take into consideration in order to avoid certain complications.

To remove the rear wheel from your bike, you must first position the rear derailleur on the central sprocket, loosen the quick release or remove the through axle, and finally, move the rear derailleur to move the wheel down and out.

Depending on the type of hub, you will need to use a BTR key, a flat key; Unless the hub can be loosened by hand, as in our example.


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1) After installing your bike on the work stand, rotate the eccentric to release the tension.

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2) Unscrew the wheel axle (present on bikes equipped with disc brakes, it has a larger diameter and screws into the frame). Depending on the model, you can unscrew with a BTR wrench, a flat wrench or by hand using the quick releases.

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3) Support the wheel by pushing it down to release it.

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4) Remove the chain by pulling it to release the wheel. In the event that the rear wheel does not come out easily, you will need to move the rear derailleur. This one is mounted on a spring, it is easy to pivot it backwards so that it does not hold the wheel. You need to tilt the derailleur backwards so that the upper roller does not block the cassette.

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5) To reinstall the wheel, simply repeat the previous steps in reverse with a few precautions.

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6) Pull the chain to insert the wheel

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7) Rotate the derailleur to insert the crown.

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8) Place the rotor in the caliper between the brake pads. Pay attention to the alignment of the disc with the brake caliper. The wheel must be straight.

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9) Tighten the wheel axle

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11) Rotate the eccentric to power on

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11) Tighten the axle until the lever is under tension in the middle of its travel and pivot it.

After refitting the rear wheel, it is recommended to spin the wheel by pedaling and changing gears to check that everything is working properly.

VIDEO: DEPOSIT ET INSTALL REAR WHEEL (DISC BRAKE)


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