Revise Date: 1/12/2016
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Front Brake
V-Style Brakes
If not already assembled, take the brake noodle from the parts box and
slide the cable through the larger opening. The cable housing will then
seat into the end of the noodle. Slide the cable through the cable lead on
the end of the left brake boot arm; this will cause the noodle to fit into the
lead. Slip the brake cable boot over the cable and position it between both
brake arms. Next loosen the 5mm anchor bolt at the end of the right
brake arm and slide the cable under the retaining washer. Pull the slack
out of the cable making sure a distance of 39mm or more remains
between the end of the lead and the start of the anchor bolt. Once the
cable is secured to the brake arms, engage the brake lever several times,
checking the position of the brake shoes at the rim. The brake shoes
should be 1mm away from the rim when in a relaxed position. When the
brake lever is engaged, the brake shoe should hit the rim flush (never the
tire) with the front brake pad touching the rim slightly before the rear.
This is called “toeing-in” your brake shoe. If this position is not achieved,
adjustments to the brake shoe are required. Loosen the brake shoe
hardware and reposition the brake shoe. It may take several shoe and
cable adjustments before the required position is accomplished.
V-Brake
1. If fitted with V-Brakes, insert the brake body
into the center spring hole in the frame mounting
boss, and then secure the brake body to the frame
with the link fixing bolt.
2. While holding the shoe against the rim, adjust the amount
of shoe protrusion by interchanging the position of the B
washers (i.e. 6 mm and 3 mm) so that dimension A is kept at
39 mm or more.
