Linear-Pull Brake Setup, ctd.
5. For best braking performance, the brake pads should be "toed-in,"
so that the trailing portion of each brake pad is about 0.5 - 1.0mm
farther from the rim than the leading portion of the pad. This gap
can be set by hand or by using a small piece of thick paper as a
shim between the rim and the rear half the pad to set the gap.
6. Depress the brake lever about 10 times as far as the grip to check
that everything is operating correctly and that the shoe
clearance is correct before riding the scooter.
This also serves to pre-stretch the cable and seat brake
components. If cable slack develops after pumping the brakes,
repeat step 4 or adjust the brake lever barrel adjustor.
Depress about
10 times
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 scooter. 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 scooter until the brakes are functioning
properly. To test, apply the brakes while trying to push
the scooter forward to make sure they will stop the scoot-
er. Never ride a scooter 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 scooter 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
Direction of
wheel rotation
Rim
0.5 - 1.0mm
1mm 1mm
