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15
Adjusting the front wheel brake cable
The hand brake lever should travel between 10 and 15 mm (0.4-0.6 in)
before the front wheel is actually slowed down.
To adjust the brake control cable, use either the adjusting screw
1
at the
hand brake lever or the adjusting screw
2
at the brake backing plate. Before
commencing to adjust the cable, always release the counter nut
3
.
Afterwards, the counter nut must be retightened. Properly remount the rub-
ber protection piece
4
pulled back earlier.
!
CAUTION
!
A
FTER ADJUSTING THE CABLE
,
ALWAYS CHECK IF THE WHEEL TURNS SMOOTHLY
.
Checking the front brake linings for wear
The brake linings must be replaced when the distance between the hub
brake lever and the cable support, measured with the brake lever squeezed,
is less than 50 mm (2 in) (see illustration).
!
CAUTION
!
I
F THE BRAKE LININGS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE
,
I
.
E
.
WHEN THE LINING IS PARTLY OR
FULLY WORN AWAY
,
THE METAL SHOES WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DRUM
,
THUS
REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DRUM
.
Adjusting the rear wheel brake cable
The hand brake lever should travel between 10 and 15 mm (0.4-0.6 in)
before the rear wheel is actually slowed down.
To adjust the brake control cable, use eigher the adjusting screw
5
at the
hand brake lever or the adjusting screw
6
at the brake backing plate. Before
commencing to adjust the cable, always release the counter nut
7
.
Afterwards, the counter nut must be retightened. Regarding the rubber pro-
tection piece, proceed as for the front-wheel brake.
!
CAUTION
!
A
FTER ADJUSTING THE CABLE
,
ALWAYS CHECK IF THE WHEEL TURNS SMOOTHLY
.
Checking the rear brake linings for wear
The brake linings must be replaced when the distance between the hub
brake lever and the cable support, measured with the brake lever squeezed,
is less than 50 mm (2 in) (see illustration).
!
CAUTION
!
I
F THE BRAKE LININGS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE
,
I
.
E
.
WHEN THE LINING IS PARTLY OR
FULLY WORN AWAY
,
THE METAL SHOES WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DRUM
,
THUS
REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DRUM
.
Drum brake maintenance
Drum brake maintenance is limited to occasional blowing out of brake drum
and brake shoes. Brake drum and brake linings can be slightly roughened
with an abrasive cloth.
min 50 mm
min 50 mm
2
3
6
3
1
10 -15 mm
4
10 -15 mm
5
7
7
