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9.6. Adjustment possibilities at the lever
To adjust the brakes at the lever, release the
knurled lock ring located at the point where
the brake cable enters the brake lever on
the handlebars. Release the knurled, slotted
adjusting bolt by a few turns. In this way
you shorten the free travel of the brake lever.
Keeping the adjusting bolt fixed, tighten the
lock ring against the brake lever mount. This
prevents the adjusting bolt from coming loose
by itself.
Ensure that the slot of the bolt faces neither
forward nor upward, as this would permit
water or dirt to enter.
9.6. Adjustment possibilities at the brake
pads and bowden cables
Another possibility to adjust the brake is by
means of an adjusting bolt located at the front
brake. Release in this area the knurled nut
of the bolt through which the cable passes,
unscrew the adjusting bolt by a few turns and
finish by retightening the knurled nut relative
to the brake arm.
9. The brake system
The adjustment of the rear brake can be
performed in the same way. In addition, the
rear brake cable which is running along the
bottom of the frame tube can be adjusted by
means of another adjusting bolt. Release the
lock nut at the cable holder and unscrew the
adjusting bolt by a few turns. Then retighten
the lock nut in order to avoid a coming loose
of the adjusting bolt by itself.
Test the brake in standing after adjust-
ing it. Make sure the brake pads
engage fully with the rim when you pull
them hard.