Formula R1 Racing User manual

MANUALE ISTRUZIONI
OPERATING MANUAL
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
BETRIEBSANLEITUNG
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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WARNING! BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS NEW FORMULA SRL PRODUCT IT
IS CRITICAL TO YOUR SAFETY THAT YOU READ AND STRICTLY ADHERE TO THE IN-
STRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR INVALIDATE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AS IT CONTAINS
INFORMATION CRITICAL TO YOUR SAFETY.
ATTENTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR DISASSEMBLE THIS FORMULA SRL PRODUCT ON
YOUR OWN!
Always seek the help of a professional mechanic. If you decide to ignore this impor-
tant message, keep in mind that you are doing so EXCLUSIVELY at your own risk.
Note: AS WITH ANY MANUAL, THIS ONE IS SUBJECT TO PERIODIC UPDATES. CONTACT
YOUR MECHANIC, OR CHECK FOR UPDATES ON OUR WEB SITE, (www.formula-italy.
com).
This manual provides information for safe and proper mounting and use of the braking system; and
for routine maintenance. By following the procedures contained in this manual you will ensure that
the braking system has the best performance and operating life, along with avoiding the most com-
mon causes of accidents that may result from improper operation and maintenance.
ATTENTION:Carefully follow SAFETY GUIDELINES for proper braking system function.
This may affect the funtion of the brake.
CAUTION: Directs your attention toward unsafe practices which could result in damage
to the equipment or minor injury.
WARNING: Directs your attention toward unsafe practices which could result in personal
injury or damages to the equipment.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Neverput your hands near or inside rotating parts. Protective five-finger gloves that do not re-
duce sensitivity or your ability to grip should be used during repair.
• Beforestartinganymountingoperation,carefullycheckfordangerousconditionsatthework
site. If too dark, use all available light sources and make sure they work properly before begin-
ning work.
• Alwayswearaproperlyfittedandfastenedhelmetwhileriding.Makesurethehelmetisap-
proved in the country of use.
• Wetweatherimpairstractionandbraking,makingitmuchmoredifficulttocontrolthebike.More
attention must be paid while riding in wet conditions in order to avoid accidents.
• Learnandcomplywiththelocalrulesoftheroadandcyclingregulations.Alwaysridecarefully
and responsibly.
• Wearclose-fittingclothesthatmakeyoueasytosee(fluorescentorbrightcolors).
• Ifyourideatnight,useadequatelightsandreflectorsthatarecleanandfittedsecurely.
• FORMULA SRL braking devices are a high-performance product, offering a stopping power
higher than normal brakes. As a result, fewer efforts or lesser effort is required to lock up the
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wheel when braking. Be careful as a locked wheel can result in loss of control of the bicycle and
can cause injuries.
• Brakesareessentialforthesafeuseofabicycle.Theimpropersetupanduseofthebrakescan
make you lose control and cause an accident, with unpredictable consequences and potentially
serious injuries.
• DiscbrakesgetVERYhotwhenused.WARNING:NEVERtouchthecaliperortherotorimmedi-
atelyafteruse.Makesurethebrakeshavecooleddownbeforeworkingonthem.
• Thebrakerotorsmustbeinstalledonwheelsthataresuitableforthistypeofbrakesystem.A
wheel with an insufficient spoke section or with a radial spoke lacing can break under normal use
of the braking system and cause serious injury or an accident. Check with your wheel manufac-
turerBEFOREinstallationtoensurecompatibility.
• Checkthespoketensionandconditionfrequently.Adamagedspokemaybreaksuddenlyand
interfere with the braking system. This may result in serious personal injury or accidents. The bike
frame or fork must be suitable for mounting the braking system.
• Onlyuseproductsrecommendedinthismanual,otherwiseyoucandamagethesystemandthe
brakes will be unreliable and potentially dangerous.
• Beforeeveryride,makesuretherearenofluidleaksinthesystembyapplyingtheleverand
holding it down as far as it will go. Check the hose connections and the brake fluid reservoir for
any leaks. Consult a professional mechanic if there are fluid leaks. A fluid leak can cause a serious
accident!
• TOPROVIDETHEBESTPERFORMANCE,THEBRAKEREQUIRESABREAK-INPROCEDURE.
• DoNOTtouchthesurfaceofthediscrotorswithyourbarehandsasthenaturaloilsonyourskin
can compromise performance. Always wear clean latex gloves when handling the disc rotors.
• Testthebrakesandyourbrakingtechniqueonflatandevengroundbeforeusingthebikein
more severe conditions.
BRAKING SYSTEM SAFETY RULES
• AllmaintenanceoperationsmustbecarriedoutsolelybyauthorizedFORMULASRLpersonnel.
• FORMULASRLbrakingdeviceshavebeendesignedforuseontwo-wheelvehicleswithhuman
propulsion only. Any other application is dangerous and may result in the failure of this product.
FORMULASRLdeclinesanyandallresponsibilityforthesafetyofthisproductifusedforanap-
plication other than which it is intended.
• Theuserisresponsibleforlearningandusingthecorrectbrakingtechnique;consulttheOwner’s
Manualofthebicycle,askaprofessionalbicycledealerforadvice,orcontactFORMULASRLfor
additional details and recommendations.
• Donotchangeormodifytheparametersofthebrakingsystemtoobtainotherperformances
than those established by the manufacturer.
• Beforeuse,checktoensurethefrontbrakeleverisonthesideofthehandlebarsyouareac-
customed to having it on. If the lever is on the other side, sudden braking can cause you serious
injury.Haveaprofessionalmechanicswapthepositionoftheleversiftheyareincorrect.
• Ahighbrakingload(totalweightover100Kgandaninclineofover15%)willmeananecessary
reduction in your speed and the use of both brakes when braking.
• Beforeeachuse,checkallfastenersforcorrecttorque.Torqueratingsaresuppliedinthismanual
andanappropriatetorquewrenchisrequiredtoperformthischeck(pp.22-23-24-25-26-27-29-
30).
• Theframeandtheforkofthebicyclemustbesuitableforthistypeofbrakingsystem.Thesup-

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port,sizeandpositionofthecomponentswillonlyfunctionproperlyifthesystemisintendedfor
use with disc brakes.
• Itisimportanttocross-checkyourframeandforkmanufacturers’manualsonallthepartscritical
to the braking system and verify that the torque ratings match the ratings found in this manual.
Inthecaseofinconsistencyofthevalues,doNOTinstallthebrakingsystem.
• Makesurethebicycleiscleanbeforedoinganymaintenanceonthebrakes.
• Neverinstallthebrakesusingadaptersorsupportssuppliedbyothermanufacturers.Doingso
willvoidthewarrantyandreleaseFORMULASRLofliability.OnlyuseoriginalFORMULASRL
products.
• DoNOTletbrakefluidorotheroilsorgreaseusedforlubricatingthebicyclecomeintocontact
withthediscrotors.Ifthisdoeshappen,cleanthediscsusingisopropylalcoholONLY.
• DoNOTletbrakefluidorlubricantscomeintocontactwiththebrakepads.Ifthisdoeshappen,
the brake pads will be contaminated and must be replaced before the next use.
• OnlyuseDOT4brakefluidfromanewbottle.NEVERuseoldfluid,orfluidthathasbeenbled
outofthesystem.Oldfluidcancontainwaterandthiswillcompromisetheperformanceand
function of the system.
• WARNING:AllFORMULAbrakesystemsrequiresabreakin(beddingin)periodto
obtaintopperformance.Werecommendrunningthebikeonaflatsurfaceataspeed
of30Km/handbrakingitatleast50timesallowingittocometoafullstop(taking
therequiredprecautions)beforeconsideringthesystembrokeninandfullyefficient.
• TheefficiencyofthebrakesdependsonmanyfactorswhichFORMULASRLhasnocontrolover.
These include the speed of the bike, the wheel-terrain contact, the brake lever application force,
the correct installation and maintenance of the brakes, the hydraulic brake fluid, the levers, the
brake shoes or pads, the condition of the bike, the weight of the rider, the correct braking tech-
nique, the weather conditions, the type and conditions of the terrain, and many other factors.
NOTE ON HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
FORMULA s.r.l.declares that the brakingsystemand the spare parts it deals withare
manufactured with asbestos-free friction material. They are also in compliance with regu-
lations and laws in force concerning health and environmental protection.
Do not inhale the powder they produce and carefully wash your hands before eating
and drinking.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
In order to safeguard the environment, please refer to these simple instructions for the correct
disposalofFORMULASRLproducts.
1)Thepackagingmaterialdoesnotrequire special disposalprecautions becauseitisnot
considered dangerous; we urge you to recycli paper and plastic.
2)Itisalsorecommendedtorecycleofthemetalpartsafteruse.
3)InregardstothebrakeliquidDOT4,itisrecommendedtofollowtheinstructions in the
safetysheetavailablefrom:http://support.FORMULA-brake.com.
In the case of all three items mentioned above, it is recommended to recycle of the waste
followingthenationaldirectivesthroughspecializedcompanies.

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FOREWORD
Hydraulicbrakefluid
UseonlyDOT4Superhydraulicbrakefluidfromsealedcontainers.DoNOTleavethebottlesof
DOTfluidopenforalongtimeasthisproductabsorbsmoistureintheairandthiswillchangeits
physical properties, seriously affecting the efficiency of the brakes. Change the oil in the system
every year tomaximizeperformance (seeDrainingintheinstructionsmanual-
http://support.formula-brake.com.)
WARNING: Besidesdamagingpaint,thebrakesystem’sfluidisextremelyhaz-
ardous if it comes in contact with the eyes or skin.
Alwayswearlatexgloveswhenhandling.
Intheeventofeyecontactflushwithfreshwaterandseekmedicalassistance
immediately.IntheeventofleakageoraccidentalcontactwiththeDOT4brake
fluid,pleaserefertothesafetysheetavailableontheinternetat:
http://support.formula-brake.com.
Generallubricants
UsesilicongreaseforEPDMseals.FORMULASRLrecom-
mends:UNISILKONTKN1011byKLUBERorKLUBERSYN-
THESOGLEP1.
CAUTION:Do not use any type of lubricants in the
areaofthepistonoperatingpin(shownbythearrow
inthefigure)becauseitincludesEPDMO-Rings.
CAUTION: Use of inappropriate type of grease may
compromise the integrity of the seals and cause dam-
age to the system and therefore to the user.
Loctite® for screw lock
WerecommendusingmediumstrengthLoctite®(Loctite®
222or242)(whereindicated)onallthreadedfasteners.
AfterapplyingLoctite®andfittingthefastener,cleanany
excessLoctite®withacloth.LettheLoctite®dryforatleast
24hoursBEFOREuse.
WARNING: TheLoctite®usedinsomepartsfoundinthisproductcanbedan-
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1 ASSEMBLY
1.1 Brake disc installation
WARNING! DO NOT TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS NEW
FORMULA SRL PRODUCT!
Serviceonthisproductmustbeperformedonlybyqualifiedprofessionalme-
chanics who are familar with and understand the technical details of how this
product works.
If you decide to ignore this important safety warning, you are doing so at your
ownriskandatnolegalliabilitytoFORMULASRLoritsdistributors.
WARNING: ConsultTHESAFETYREGULATIONSfoundinthismanual(pp.16-17-18).
CAUTION: Fordiscinstallation,useadynamometric(Torque)wrenchsuitableforthe
given tightening torque.
WARNING: Ensurethediscrotorisn’thotbeforeworkingonitbylettingitsitforamini-
mumof10-15minutes.Letitcoolifnecessary.
CAUTION: Whenremovingthescrews,alwaysmakesuretoreapplymediumstrength
Loctite®andensurethetorquesettingsarecorrectbyusingatorquewrench.
TherangeofFORMULAdiscbrakesincludesthefollowing
models:
I.S. MONOLITHIC BRAKE DISC
Place brake disc 1(withthemarkingsfacingoutwards)on
hub 2ofanassembledwheel.Makesurethearrowonthe
discindicatesthecorrectdirectionofrotation.Tightenthe6
screws supplied 3 withaTORX®T25bit/tool.Tightenthe
6screwsinastarpatterntoatorquesettingof6Nm±5%.
Carefully clean the disc with isopropyl alcohol to remove
anytracesofgreaseoroil.Mountthewheelandsecurewith
the original fasteners.
I.S. TWO PIECE BRAKE DISC
Place brake disc 1(withthemarkingsfacingoutwards)on
hub 2ofanassembledwheel.Makesurethearrow4on
the disc flange indicates the correct direction of rotation.
Tightenthe6MSscrews3suppliedwithaTORX®T25bit/
tool.Tightenthe6screwsinastarpatterntoatorquesetting
of 6Nm±5%. Carefully clean the disc with isopropyl alcohol
toremoveanytracesofgreaseoroil.Mountthewheeland
secure with the original fasteners.
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TWO PIECE BRAKE DISC WITH CENTER LOCK ROTOR
Place the hole of the disc 1in the splined hub 2 pushing it
fully into place.
Place it with the markings facing the operator.
Fully tighten the ring nut 3using the special wrench speci-
fied below.
Tighten the ring nut to 40Nm±5%.
In the split disc, check the play in the mating point between
thebrakediscrotor’sarmsandtheseatsinsidethediscon
a regular basis
Force the disc in one direction and insert graduated rods of
a thickness gauge in the empty space on the opposite side.
FORMULASRLconsidersaplaythatisthesumof0.20 mm
as shown in the figure as acceptable.
Replacethebrakediscifthisvalueisnotpresent.
MONOLITHIC BRAKE DISC WITH CENTER LOCK
ADAPTER
Place the hole of the disc 1in the splined hub 2pushing it
fully into place.
Place it with the markings facing the operator.
Fully tighten the ring nut 3using the special wrench.
Tighten the ring nut to 40Nm±5%.
If the disc needs to be replaced, hold the adapter in place
and tighten the six screws crosscrossing using a torque set-
ting of 4,5Nm±5%.
AlwaysuseoriginalscrewswithLoctite®.
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1.2 Installing the pump
- Thepump canbe supplied in a right-hand (rh) orleft-
hand(lh)versionforinstallationonbothsidesofthehan-
dlebar.
 ModelsR1–R0–T1–R1RACING–R1Shavejustone
collar that is interchangeable and used with the word “UP”
facing up.
 ModelRX–T1Shasacollarfortheright-handsolution
(rh)andonefortheleft-handsolution(lh).
As a result, the side on which it will be used must be
specified when placing the order.
 Theinstallationstepsaresimilarforbothmodels:
- Fit the pump body 4a to the handle bar positioning it as
shown in the figure and orientating it in the desired position.
- Fix the pump body 4a by mounting the collar 5a so that
the indication “UP”facestheupperpart(asshowninthe
figure).Firsttightentheupperscrew5to a torque setting
of 2.5/3Nm±5% and then screw5b to a torque setting
of 2.5/3Nm±5%using 3mm(R1/RO)and4mm(RX)
hex. socket wrenches.
If the hose length needs to be adjusted, contact the manufacturer, if not proceed with the posi-
tioningofthehoseonthebicycle,carefullyfollowingtheinstructionsgivenbelow:
- the hose needs to be attached to the fork or frame in a way that does not interfere with the free
flow of fluid through the hose;
- thehoseshouldnotmakecurvessmallerthana20mmradiusandshouldnotinterferewith
any moving part of the bicycle.
5b
4a
5
5a
5b
55a
RX
5b
4a
55a
5b
5 5a
R1Racing
5
5b 5a
4a
5
5a
5b
RO
5b
4a
55a
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WARNING: An incorrectly mounted brake hose or a hose that is in contact with moving
parts of the bicycle can compromise the braking action and cause serious accidents.
CAUTION: After the brake has been installed, make sure the handle bar turns freely; if
the brake hose gets in the way, make the required adjustments so that it does not or
contact the manufacturer.
1.3 Installing the caliper
ATTENTION:neverinstalltheFORMULASRLcalipersusingadaptersorsupportsmade
by other manufacturers. Failure to heed this precaution will void the warranty. Use only
partsmanufacturedbyFORMULASRLmountedonforksorframesprovidedtoavoidac-
cidents and serious injury.
CAUTION: Onlycorrectmountingofthesystemandit’svarioussupportelementswill
ensurethesafetyofthecyclistandtheexceptionalperformanceofFORMULASRLdisc
brakes.
Toadaptframesorforkstothevariousdiametersofbrakerotorsavailable,FORMULASRLsup-
plies different adapters which can be mounted between the fork or frame and the brake caliper.
Fitthecalipertothefork,proceedingasfollows:
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD MOUNT OR SIMILAR
WARNING! DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ATTEMPT MODIFY, THIS NEW
FORMULA SRL PRODUCT!
Serviceonthisproductmustbeperformedonlybyqualifiedprofessionalme-
chanics who are familar with and understand the technical details of how this
product works.
If you choose to ignore this important safety warning, you are doing so at your
ownriskandatnolegalliabilitytoFORMULASRLoritsdistributors.
CAUTION: Fordiscinstallation,useadynamometric(Torque)wrenchsuitableforthe
given tightening torque.
CAUTION: Whenremovingthescrews,alwaysmakesurethatmediumstrengthLoctite®
is applied when reassembling, and that the correct torque wrench settings are used.
R1-RX-T1-R1S-R0–R1RACINGcanbeused
CAUTION: Make sure the washers 9and thread-
blocker are present on screws 9a and 8before at-
tempting to start assembly. Apply medium-strength
threadblocker(ifnotpresent).
- Place the adapater 6ontheframe(orfork)withthearrow
facing the direction in which the wheel turns.
- Insert the screws and washers 9a tightening them with
a 5mm hex. socket wrench to a torque setting of 9
Nm±5%. 9
9A
9A
8
9
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- Place the caliper on the adapter 6, making sure the disk enters inside the pads without any
interferences and that the caliper 7is in place.
- Insert(makingsurethreadblockerispresent)thescrews8with the washers 9 and tighten
thembutnotcompletelyusinga5mmhex.socketwrench.
- Slightly loosen the screws 8and center the caliper and pads.
- Pullthepumplever2-3sothatthecalipercancenteritselfwiththedisk.
- Keepthepumpleverdownandtightenthescrewstoatorquesettingof9Nm±5%.
 Gotostep4).
FRONT POST MOUNT FORK
WARNING! DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ATTEMPT TO MODIFY, THIS NEW
FORMULA SRL PRODUCT!
Serviceonthisproductmustbeperformedbyqualifiedprofessionalmechan-
ics only who are familar with and understand the technical details of how this
product works.
If you decide to ignore this important safety warning, you are doing so at your
ownriskandatnolegalliabilitytoFORMULASRLoritsdistributors.
CAUTION: You must use a torque wrench to assemble the the fasteners.
CAUTION:Whenremovingthescrews,alwaysmakesurethatmediumstrengthLoctite®
is applied when reassembling, and that the correct torque wrench settings are used.
CAUTION: Makesurethewashersareinstalledbeforeassemblingthefasteners.
CAUTION: Whenmountingthecaliperontothefork,checkthatthecaliperbodyisnotin
contact with the fork itself.
IT CAN BE USED FOR ALL FORMULA BRAKE MODELS
Thisadaptercanbeusedinvariousapplications:
1) Installing directly onto a POST MOUNT fork
- Place the caliper 13 in the fork seat checking insertion
without forcing or interference of the pads in the disc and
caliper in the seat.
- Insert the screws 15(applymedium-strengthLoctite®if
notpresent)withtherelativewashers15a.
- Pullthepumplever2–3timestocenter.Keepitpulledand
tightenthescrewswitha5mmhex.socketwrench.
- Tighten the screws to a torque setting of 9Nm±5%.
 (Gotostep4).
2)AssemblywithPOSTMOUNTadapterFOR180Disc
- Insert the special washers 17 on the screws 18 making sure
the concave and convex profiles material.
- MakesureLoctite®ispresentonthescrew(applymedi-
um-strengthLoctite®ifnotpresent).
- Put in all the parts, including the caliper 19 and adapter 20
on the screw following the order shown in the figure.
15
13 15a
15a
15
17 18 20 19
long
short
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- Insert the screws, with the entire assembly, in the holes of the fork fitting making sure the ar-
row faces upwards.
- Makecertainthepadsareinsertedinsidethediscwithoutforceoranyinterference.
- Tightenthescrewswitha5mmhex.socketwrench(doNOTovertighten).
- Pullthepumplever2–3timestocenterthecaliper.
- Keepthepumpleverpulledandtightenthescrews18 with a torque setting of 9Nm±5%.
 Gotostep4).
3) Installing with adaptor on POST MOUNT fork
- Place the adapter 21 in the fork fitting, making sure the
arrow faces upwards
- Insert the screws 22andtightenwitha5mmhex.socket
wrench.
- Tighten with a torque setting of
9Nm±5%.
- Place the caliper 23 on the adapter making sure the disc
is inserted inside the pads without force or any interfer-
ence.
- Tighten the screws 24witha5mmhex.socketwrench
- Pullthepumplever2–3timestocenterthecaliper.
- Keep the pump lever pulled and tighten the screws 24
with a torque setting of 9Nm±5%.
 (Proceedtostep4).
4) Slowly turn the wheel and make sure the disc is straight
and centered and does not rub against the pads.
 Brake2–3timestobringthepadsinalignmentwiththe
rotor.
BEDDING IN PROCEDURE:
WARNING:AllFORMULAbrakesystemsrequire
abreakin(beddingin)periodtoobtaintopper-
formance.Werecommendrunningthebikeona
flatsurfaceataspeedof30Km/hand braking
itatleast50timesallowingittocometoafull
a stop (taking the required precautions) before
considering the system broken in and fully ef-
ficient.
REAR POST MOUNT FORK
- Therearpostmountforkissuppliedaccordingtotheuser’srequirementsthereforeitcomes
with a specific description.
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21
24
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2 SET UP
2.1 Positioning the R1 - RO - T1
T1 RACING - T1S - R1S
ITCANBEUSEDFORPUMPSWITHTFRA
Turn the knob 61 so as to adjust the position of the lever 60
(distanceB)asrequired.
Turn the knob 61 in the direction Dto increase the distance
B.
Viceversa,turntheknob61 in the direction Cto decrease
the distance B.
2.2 PositioningtheRX-R1RACINGlever
ITCANBEUSEDFORPUMPSWITHOUTTFRA
To position lever 29(distanceB)tomeetyourneeds,adjust
screw 30witha2mmAllenwrench.
WARNING: The head of adjuster screw 30 must
protrudeatleast0,5mmfromthethreadedinsert.
2.3 Braking feeling adjustment (Optional)
FCS(FeelingControlSystem)adjustmentallowsthechange
of the braking point in the braking device.
Turn the ring nut 64 in the direction Afor an abrupt and
immediate braking.
Turn the ring nut 64 in the direction Bfor a soft and progres-
sive braking.
WARNING: The lever must be in idle position when
adjusting the FCS.
B
29
30
60
61
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3 PAD REPLACEMENT
WARNING! DO NOT TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS NEW
FORMULA SRL PRODUCT!
Serviceonthisproductmustbeperformedby
qualifiedprofessionalmechanicsonlywhoare
familar with and understand the technical de-
tails of how this product works.
If you decide to ignore this important safety
warning, you are doing so at your own risk
andatnolegalliabilityforFORMULASRLor
itsdistributors.
WARNING: Consult THE SAFETY REGULATIONS
foundinthismanual(pp.18-19-20).
Version R1 - R1 RACING
- Removetheringthatpreventsunscrewing37 from the
end of the pin 36.
- Loosen the fixing pin 36ofthepads,usingaTORX®T15
spanner.
- Removethepads40 and the spring.
- Carefully clean the pistons inside the caliper, using a
brush soaked in isopropyl alcohol.
- Carefully clean the disc using a cloth soaked in isopropyl
alcohol.
- TemporarilyputtheWORNpadsbackinpositionand,us-
ing a flat blade screwdriver to push down between the
pads, push the pistons fully back inside the caliper.
- Take the worn pads out again.
- Install the new pad kit, spring included.
NOTE: the pads are identical and can be placed on the left
or right side.
- Check the integrity of the anti-loosening ring 37 placed
on the fixing pin 36.
- Tighten fixing pin 36 of the pads to a torque setting of
2Nm±5%withaTORX®T15spanner.
36 36
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36
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Version RX - T1S - T1 - R0 - R1S
- Remove snap ring 38 and loosen fixing pin 39 of the
pads,usinga3mmAllenwrench.
- Removethepads40 and the spring.
- Carefully clean the pistons inside the caliper, using a
brush soaked in isopropyl alcohol.
- Carefully clean the disc using a cloth soaked in isopropyl
alcohol.
- TemporarilyputtheWORNpadsbackinpositionand,us-
ing a flat blade screwdriver to push down between the
pads, push the pistons fully back inside the caliper.
- Take the worn pads out again.
- Install the new pad kit, spring included.
NOTE: the pads are identical and can be placed on the left
or right side.
- Tighten fixing pin 39 of the pads to a torque setting of
2Nm±5%witha3mmAllenwrench,thenputsnapring
38 back in place.
BEDDING IN PROCEDURE:
WARNING: All FORMULA brake systems re-
quireabreakin(beddingin)periodtoobtain
top performance. We recommend running the
bikeonaflatsurfaceataspeedof30Km/hand
brakingitatleast50timesallowingittocome
to a full a stop (taking the required precau-
tions)beforeconsideringthesystembrokenin
and fully efficient.
CAUTION:Whenassemblingthefasteners,alwaysmakesuretheyaretorqueddown
to the correct torque setting.
CAUTION: Use a dynamometric wrench provided with the required hexagon or
TORX®insertstoinstallthescrews.
ATTENTION: Whentransportingthebikewiththewheelsoff,alwaysfittherelevant
spacer between the brake pads.
CAUTION: Never apply the lever without the pads in place or with the wheel removed.
If this does happen you will have to press the brake pads back into the caliper with a
clean flat-blade screwdriver.
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39
38
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40

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CAUTION: Wheninstallingnewbrakepads,beverycarefultoavoidcontaminationwith
oil or grease.
CAUTION: Before each use make sure all the screws and bolts are tightened to the cor-
rect torque found in the present manual.
CAUTION: DoNOTworryifyouhearthebrakediscandpadrubbinglightly.Thisnoise
will dissipate as the brakes are used; new brake pads must bed in to find the correct posi-
tion on the disc. A light friction may occur each time the pads are replaced or when the
wheel is incorrectly installed or faulty.
WARNING:DoNOTusebrakepadssuppliedbyothermanufacturers.Thiswillvoidyour
warranty.OnlyuseoriginalFORMULASRLproducts.
4 MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: ConsultTHESAFETYREGULATIONSfoundinthismanual(pp.16-17-18).
The periodic cleaning of this braking system, using a suitable biodegradable degreasing product
thatdoesn’tdamagethesystem,isnecessary.
WARNING: ISOPROPYLALCOHOLisrecommendedtocleanthediscbrake.Theuseof
anyotherproductmaybehazardoustotheuser.
WARNING: Do not touch the rotor right after its use as it is not and might cause you
severe injury.
ATTENTION: Aftercarryingoutthisoperation,perform50brakingteststomakesurethe
brakes are working properly.
READ CAREFULLY!
FORMULASRLextendstotheoriginalpurchaserofitsbrakesalimitedwarrantythatthebrakes
arefreeofdefectsinmaterialand/orworkmanshipforaperiodoftwoyearsfromdateofpur-
chase.
WHAT PROTECTION DO I RECEIVE FROM THE WARRANTY?
FORMULASRLwill,atitsdiscretion,repairorreplacethedefectiveproductunderwarranty.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
1. The manufacturer guarantees its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship
for24monthsfromthedateofpurchase.Youmustestablishproofofpurchasewithamanda-
torydocument(salesreceiptorinvoice)showingthedateandplaceofretailpurchaseofthe
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2.Thevalidityofthiswarrantyissubjecttothefollowing:
 (a)-Theclaimmustbeinitiatedwithineight(8)daysofdiscoveryofthepotentialdefect;
 (b)-EveryclaimmustbesubmittedtotheFORMULASRLDealerfromwhichtheproductwas
purchased, with the understanding, however, that the discretion as to the acceptability of
theclaimisexclusivelyFORMULA’s;
 (c)-OnlyaFORMULASRLDealercanshiptheallegedlydefectiveproduct,withtheaccompa-
nying documentation.
Failuretocomplywiththeseprocedureswillinvalidatetheclaim;inwhichcasethe
productwillbemadeavailabletotheownerforthirty(30)daysandthendestroyed.
3.Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverdamagesresultingfrom:
a. Incorrect transport and installation. Incorrect installation refers to failure to
follow the safety guidelines and instructions outlined in the Instructions ma-
nual.
 b. Unintendedandinappropriateuseoftheproduct.Unintendedandinappro-
priate use refers to use of the product for purposes different from those for
which it was specifically designed and manufactured. Some unintended purpo-
ses include cross country and UCI sanctioned downhill races.
c. Use of materials or spare parts that do not carry the FORMULA trademark for
brakingsystems.FORMULASRLshallnotguaranteeconformity,safety,servi-
celifeandperformanceofFORMULAbrakingsystemsifmaterialsandspare
partsthatdonotcarrytheFORMULAtrademarkand/orarenon-compatible
and/orarenotsuitableand/orarenotexpresslyauthorizedareused.
 d. Lack of appropriate or reasonable maintenance or storage, washing with
harshmaterials,useofcorrosiveagents,prolongedexposuretosolvents.
 e. Productsonwhichtheserialnumberand/orproductioncodehavebeenalte-
red,damagedand/orremoved.
 f. Modifications made by persons not duly authorized by FORMULA without
beingapprovedbyFORMULA.
g. Normal wear and tear or deterioration due to the use of the product.
4.Retailers,wholesalers,importersoranyoneelse,apartfromFORMULASRL,maynotmodify
this warranty in any way.
5.Thiswarrantydoesnotaffectthestatutoryrightsoftheconsumeroranyrightsthepurchaser
may have against the dealer pursuant to the sales contract.
6.ThelawsofItalygovernallmattersarisingoutof,orrelatingtothiswarranty.Anydisputesor
legal actions by purchaser arising out of, or relating to, this warranty shall be brought before
courts in Prato, IT.

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REV. Giugno 2013