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check your Brakes
Press each brake lever to make sure that there is no binding and that the brake pads press hard enough on the rims to stop
the bike. The brake pads should be adjusted so they are 1 mm to 2 mm away from the rim when the brakes are not applied.
Brake pads should be centered on the rim and “toed-in” so the rear portion of each brake pad is about 0.5 - 1.0 mm farther
from the rim than the front portion of the brake pad.
do not ride the bicycle until the brakes are functioning
properly. to test, apply the brakes while trying to push
the bike forward to make sure they will stop the bicycle.
never ride a bicycle that is not functioning properly.
do not lock up brakes. sudden or excessive application
of the front brake may pitch the rider over the handlebars,
causing serious injury or death. When braking, always
apply the rear brake first, then the front.
never ride your bicycle if the brake pads rub the tire.
Brake pads rubbing on the tire can lead to a blowout, and
possibly cause you to fall.
Brake pads should be aligned with the
rim surface. The brake pads must not
contact the tire.
Brake pads should be parallel to
the rim
Brake pads should be toed-in
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Direction of
wheel rotation
Rim
0.5 - 1.0mm
1mm 1mm