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A slightly greater force is required to activate the rear
brake due to longer cable length.
It is important to become familiar with the use of hand
brakes. When properly adjusted, hand brakes are
an efficient braking system. Keep the rim and brake
shoes clean and free from wax, lubricants and dirt at
all times. Keep brakes properly adjusted and in good working
condition at all times.
In most countries by law or common convention, the left
brake lever controls the front brake and the right brake lever
controls the rear brake. For the UK and some others this is
reversed. Please make a quick check on your bike to check the
arrangement.
Warning! Bicycles rims that are used for braking will wear
out with use. To extend the life of your rims, always keep the
braking surfaces and brake pads clean and free of grease or
abrasives. Check your brake pads regularly for bits of metal or
debris and clean the pads with a wire brush or pick if necessary.
Worn rims can cause brake or wheel failure, resulting in a fall.
Your bike may be equipped with rim wear indicator. Check the
decals on the rim to confirm if there is instruction on checking
wear.
Brakes
Determine which type of brake your bike is equipped with and refer to
the appropriate assembly instructions. For more information on brake
adjustment and maintenance, refer to pages 74-81.
Brake Lever Setup (All Brake Types)
Squeeze the brake lever and place the nipple of the brake cable into
the lever's cable end holder, then release the lever. Line up the slots
in the barrel adjustor and lock nut with the slot on top of the brake
body. Pull the cable housing into place in the barrel adjustor, then
turn the barrel so the slots no longer align. Finally, tighten the locknut
against the brake body
Handlebar
Barrel Adjustor
Lock Nut
Ferrule
Nipple
Barrel Adjuster
Brake Cable
Housing
Brake Body
Cable Insertion Slot
(along top)
Brake Cable
Cable End
Holder
Brake Type
Selector
Brake Lever
Nipple (inside)
Lock Nut
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