WARNING: Careless use of the front brake first can cause a
crash.
Note: Most brakes have some form of quick release
mechanism to allow the brake shoes to clear the tyre
when a wheel is removed or reinstalled. When the
brake quick release is in the open position, the
brake will not operate. Ask your tricycle retailer for
help. Make sure you understand the way the brake
quick release works on your tricycle.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
CANTILEVER TYPE BRAKES
You should have approximately 2mm clearance
between the brake blocks and the wheel rim.
To adjust the brakes, on the brake lever turn the
barrel adjuster CLOCKWISE to loosen the brake.
Move the adjuster ANTI-CLOCKWISE to tighten
the brake. Turn the lock ring located below the
barrel until it stops to set your adjustments.
If your brakes shudder/squeal you need to check
the toe in/out alignment of the brake blocks. The
leading edge of the block should be 0.5 - 1mm,
closer to the wheel rim than the trailing edge.
To centre the brake arms, loosen the cable
TRANSPORTER
nut,
slide
the
cable
TRANSPORTER up or down until it centres the
brake blocks (so there is an even gap on either
side of the rim).
Retighten the cable TRANSPORTER nut.
Spin the wheel to ensure the brake blocks, do not rub
on the wheel rim.