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1a &1b
1b. Fine Tune the Cable Tension
Over time, the brake arms can begin to lean to one side, making the distance between the
brake pads and the wheel rim uneven. This can be corrected by adjusting the spring tension of
the individual brake arm.
NOTE!
When adjusting the spring tension, even adjustments should be made to both brake arms
until they are positioned evenly on either side of the wheel and rim.
1a. Adjusting the Spring Tension on the Right Hand Brake Arm.
If the brake arms lean to the right (when viewed from the front of the bike), the right hand brake
arm spring tension should be reduced. This can be achieved by turning the right spring tension
screw anti-clockwise.
If the brake arms lean to the left (when viewed from the front of the bike), the right hand brake
arm spring tension should be increased. This can be achieved by turning the right spring tension
screw clockwise.
1b. Adjusting the Spring Tension on the Left Hand Brake Arm.
If the brake arms lean to the right (when viewed from the front of the bike), the left hand brake
arm spring tension should be increased. This can be achieved by turning the left spring tension
screw clockwise.
If the brake arms lean to the left (when viewed from the front of the bike), the left hand brake arm
spring tension should be decreased. This can be achieved by turning the left spring tension screw
anti-clockwise.
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Adjusting V-Brake Spring Tension
