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❷ If the gap between the brake pad and wheel is uneven,
adjust the position of the brake pad.
• Using a phillips head screwdriver, adjust the brake arm
screws on either side of the brake arm.
Note:
Turning the
screw clockwise moves the pad away from the rim.
Turning the screw counterclockwise moves the pad
towards the rim.
Figure 4.11
• Start with the side where the pad is closest to the rim or
is not moving properly. Turn the screw to move the pad
towards or away from the rim.
• Adjustments to these screws should be made in small
increments, one-quarter to one-half turn then checked
by activating the brake lever three to four times after
each adjustment. If you continue to adjust the screw until
you have noticeable movement you will run out of
adjustment.
❸ Pull and release the brake lever a few times and check if the
pads are centered.
❹ If necessary, repeat steps one and two until the brake pads
are centered and the gap between the pads and rim is close
to 1/8 inch.
Note:
If you run out of adjustment capability on one side,
adjust the screw on the opposite side. If you run out of
adjustment capability on both screws do a minor
adjustment to the brake cable. Adjustments should be made
to each side as equally as possible to prevent running out of
adjustment capability.
Even space between
brake pad and wheel
Brake arm
screw
Brake arm
screw
Figure 4.11
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