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To close the brake, reverse the instructions.
• For direct-pull type brakes, disconnect the pipe from the link arm. With one hand,
squeeze the pads firmly against the rim. With the other hand, pull the pipe back from
the link arm, and lift the pipe. Once disconnected, let go of the brake pads and the
brake will open.
To close the brake, reverse the instructions.
• For internal or drum brakes, to remove the rear wheel, first disconnect the shift and
brake cables.
-To disconnect the brake cable, press the cable carrier arm forward, and the cable
clamp bolt rearward, so the bolt aligns with the larger diameter hole in the carrier. Pull
the cable clamp bolt outward to disengage it from the carrier. Slide the brake cable
stop forward to remove it from the brake arm. Undo brake strap bolt.
-To disconnect the shift cable, put the shifter in 1st gear. Pull the cable housing out of
the shift cable housing stop. Rotate the shift cable fixing bolt until the washer flats align
with the slit in the cog joint bracket. Remove the cable.
Wheels
Inspect tires for wear and damage. Make sure rims are clean, and check for wear; if the
small indentations on the braking surface disappear, replace the rim.
Make sure there are no loose, damaged, or broken spokes. Check that hub bearings
are properly adjusted. Make sure a rim strip is in place and all spoke holes are
completely covered.
To adjust and install a quick-release wheel
1. Move the quick-release lever to the OPEN position (Figure
32) and set the wheel so it firmly touches the inside of the fork
ends.
2. With the lever about halfway between the OPEN and CLOSE
positions, tighten the adjusting nut (Figure 33) until finger-tight.
WARNING
Brake pads remove material when the brake is applied. If too
much material is removed, the rim may become weak and fail
suddenly, causing a loss of control. Regularly inspect your rims
for wear and replace them when they are worn.
Figure 32- Lever positions
Figure 33- Tighten nut
A- Adjusting nut
3. Place the lever in the palm of your hand and throw the lever
as shown in Figure 34 to the CLOSE position (Figures 36-37).
At the half-closed position of the lever, there should be some
resistance.