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2.5 Fitting the brakes
fig. 1
fig. 2
For bicycles with disc brakes on their front wheel, no further assembly steps are necessary. For bicycles with rim brakes on the
front wheel, the front wheel brake must be mounted again after assembly. Depending on your type of brake, proceed as follows:
V-Brake
Press the brake arms of the v-brake together with one hand until the brake pads lie
flat on the rim.
(fig. 1)
Using the other hand, pull the metal tube of the brake cable in the direction of the
support (metal rail) with the other hand so that the end of the guide tube can be
attached.
(fig. 2)
fig. 3
Slip the rubber sleeve over the end of the guide tube.
(fig. 3)
Front Wheel Assembly - Fitting the brakes
Side pull caliper (road bike brake)
After installing the front wheel, close the
lever on the lower brake arm by moving
it from the upper position to the lower
position.
(fig. 4-5)
fig. 4
fig. 5
