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Copyright August 2013 Cyclotricity Ltd
V-Brakes (This applies only to models with V-brakes)
Adjusting brakes and refitting brake pads
1-
Use a 5mm Allen key to loosen bolt
“A” to release the cable. Use a 5mm
Allen key to loosen bolt “C” (right &
left), then remove the spacers and
washer.
2-
Install new brake pads (if necessary),
then with both pads pressed against
the wheel rim, ensure that distance-B
(in diagram) does not exceed 65mm.
To decrease distance-B, exchange
wide & narrow spacers on each brake
pad. Before finally tightening brake
pads, make sure they are aligned
correctly on the rim, and there is a
gap of 1mm between the top of the
rim and the top of the pad. Hold each
pad against the rim (one at a time) &
tighten “C” bolt. Final tightening
Torque: 6-8N.M
3-
Refit the cable to bolt “A”, slot cable guide pipe into
holder and fit protector over guide pipe end. Adjust cable
in bolt “A” so that combined pad/rim clearance (the gap
from left pad to left rim surface and from right pad to right
rim surface) is 2mm, then tighten bolt “A”. Final tightening
torque: 6-8N.M.
4-
Balance brake arms by turning screw “D”. Apply the rear
brake lever a few times while checking to see that tension
is equal for both arms. Pad/rim contact should occur at