Cube Road bike, Handbook

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It must not be possible to pull the brakes
off and there must be no play in the
fixing bolts.
3. Check operation of the brake shoes.
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With the brake applied the brake shoes
must be in contact with the rim shoulder
along their entire length.
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Under no circumstances must the brake
shoes touch the tyre even when the brake
is not applied.
4. Check the brake block wear.
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The brake blocks must not be worn down
beyond the wear indicator.
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5. Check centring of the brake shoes.
The brake shoes must be equidistant from the
rim on both sides.
6.6.2 Check rim brakes and cable
(mountain bike version).
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1. Check the brake cables and their clips:
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The brake cables must not be damaged
or corroded.
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On cable brakes the brake cables must be
securely clipped along their entire length.