LINEAR BRAKE (CONT)
Brake lever ‘travel’ can be adjusted for ease of
use by a child or anyone with small hands by
means of the adjuster screw usually located on
the body of the brake lever.
NOTE:
a brake lever with too little ‘travel’ before
hitting the handlebar may cause a linear brake to
‘lock up’ if the lever is pulled on hard. Longer
lever ‘travel’ allows more progressive and better
controlled braking. Adjust to suit your riding style,
or ask your tricycle retailer to assist you make the
correct adjustment.
NOTE:
all components of a linear brake must be
compatible. Do not mix brake types.
The brake lever for a linear brake is not
designed to work with other types.
SIDE PULL TYPE BRAKES (ROAD TRICYCLES)
When your side pull brake caliper is properly adjusted,
you should have between 1-2mm gap between the
brake block and the wheel rim.
To centre the brake caliper use the centering
adjustment screw to centre the brakes.
Turn the screw CLOCKWISE to move the caliper to
the right.
Turn the screw ANTI-CLOCKWISE to move the caliper
to the left.
To set the gap between the blocks and the wheel
rim use the Cable Adjustment Bolt.
Turn the Adjustment Bolt CLOCKWISE to move the
brake block away from the rim.
Turn the Adjustment Bolt ANTI-CLOCKWISE to move
the brake block towards the rim.
Tighten the Cable Adjustment Bolt Lock Nut in a
CLOCKWISE direction to set your adjustment.
