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Linear Pull Brakes
If the brake cable is not connected at the brake lever, slide the head of the brake cable
into the brake lever per the diagram, and thread the cable through the slot in the brake
lever so the cable end rests squarely in the adjustment barrel or cable end rests in the
recess of the brake lever. (Fig. 3.31)
If the brake cable is disconnected at the brake lever, with left hand, squeeze the 2 brake
halves together until the brake pads touch the rims. With your right hand pull the
brake cable so that the stepped end of the “noodle” can be inserted into the brake
carrier.
Brake adjustment
Check to be sure the cable is seated in the brake lever. Loosen the cable anchor bolt just
enough to allow the cable wire to move freely. With your left hand squeeze the
brake until both brake pads contact the rim. While holding the brake closed with your
left hand, use your right hand to pull the brake cable tight (through the cable anchor.
Again inspecting that the cable end is seated in the brake lever, and the adjustment
barrel of the brake. Tighten the cable anchor as much as you can by hand, and then
while still squeezing the brake, tighten the cable anchor fully with an Allen key (Fig. 3.32).
ASSEMBL
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Brake
carrier
Noodle
Cable
anchor bolt
3.32
Cable adjustment barrel
Cable head
Brake cable
Grip
Brake lever
Handlebar
3.31
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