Step
8:
Adjusting
the
Brakes
The brakes should be set properly at the factory, but we will tell you how to adjust them for future
reference.
Brake
Tension
Adjustment
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You can adjust the brake cable at the brake lever by turning the adjuster screw and locking the
adjusted position with the locking nut. A similar adjustment can be made at the band brake. If you
have already adjusted both adjuster screws all the way out, you will have to stretch the brake cable at
the band brake. * Before you do it, turn the brake tension adjustment screws as far in or towards the
brake
‐
handle and band brake as they will go, so you will have room to adjust it later.
Brake
Cable
Adjustment
(stretching
at
the
band
brake)
Access the brake system which is under the foot platforms at each rear wheel. Place the vehicle
upside down. Loosen the nut that secures the brake cable in place. Pull the brake cable and once
the cable reaches the proper tension, secure the cable in position by torquing the nut down.
Step
9:
Final
Brake
Cable
Adjustment
Return the vehicle to its upright position and depress the
brakes firmly several times to stretch the cables. Properly
adjusted in step 8, you will find that the brakes are tight
with little play To ensure even braking around the drum
with little play. To ensure even braking around the drum
of the band brake, turn the adjustment screws around the
outer edge of the band brake all the way in, then back
them out one full turn. This will ensure even braking
around the drum of the band brake.
After riding for several hours, check the
tension of the brake cables and re
‐
adjust
as needed to maintain maximum braking
power as follows.
If the brake levers
depress all the way to the handgrip,
repeat step 8.
Trikke Tribred Free
Rein
Owner's
Manual
V1
10/1/08
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