Maintenance 6
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Inspect
Action
Maintenance
Levers
Check the levers are securely fastened to the handlebar.
Position the levers to fit the rider’s grip and
screw tight to handlebar.
Pads
Check pad position, gap and pressure.
See
Section 4: Adjusting the Brakes
Cables
Check the outer casing for kinks, stretched coils and damage.
Check cables for kinks, rust, broken strands or frayed ends.
Check the outer casing for kinks, stretched coils and damage.
Replace cable.
Check the housing is seated properly into each cable stop of
the bicycle.
It is recommended that the cables and
housing be replaced every riding season.
Brakes
Frequency:
Inspect and maintain before each use