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InstructIon Manual
Cable Fixing Bolt
straddle cable
straddle cable
Bridge
Brake cable
Cantilever Brakes
Emergency cable
safety stop
Brake arm
Brakes
The correct adjustment and operation of your bicycle’s brakes is extremely important for safe
operation. Brakes should be checked for effective operation before every ride. Frequent checking
of adjustment is necessary as the control cables will stretch and the brake pads will become worn
with use.
There are several types of hand operated bicycle brakes in common use: Caliper, V-brake or linear
pull brakes, cantilever calipers, “U” type brakes and disc brake. All utilize a handlebar-mounted
lever, which controls a cable to operate the brake. Both V-brake, “U” brakes and cantilever brakes
use two brake pivot arms, each mounted on separate pivots on either side of the frame/fork.
Caliper brakes are mounted to the frame or fork via a single pivot point.
Never ride a bicycle with the seat post raised beyond the
minimum insertion/ max. height mark.
Inspection
Brake levers should be checked for tightness at least every three months. They should be set in a
comfortable position within easy reach of the rider’s hands, and must not be able to move on the
handlebar. Some brake levers make use of a screw adjuster, which can be altered to the distance
between the handlebar grip and the lever as required.
The brake pads should be checked for correct positioning and tightness before every ride, and
the various bolts and nuts at least every three months. Squeeze each brake lever to make sure
they operate freely and that the brake pads press hard enough on the rims to stop the bike. there
should be about 1.5mm-2mm clearance between each pad and the rim when the brakes are not
applied.
The brake pads must be properly centered for maximum contact with the rim. Replace the brake
pads if they are over worked so that the grooves or pattern cannot be seen.
Detailed maintenance
Side Pull
Brakes
Cable
Adjusting
Barrel
Center Bolt
Cable
Anchor
Nut
Brake Shoe
Fixing Nut
in Back
Brake
Arm
