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To adjust the alignment of the brake-
pads on a rim brake
1. Decrease the tightness of the pad
adjustment bolt or pad positioning
bolt (Fig. 33 & 34 page 31).
2. Align the brake pads (Fig. 6, page
13). Tighten the brake pad clamp
bolts. Caliper: 40-60 lb•in (4.5-6.8
N•m) Direct-pull 70-80 lb•in (7.9-9
N•m).
3. Examine your brakes after adjusting
them. Pull the levers and make
sure the brake pads engage the rim
strongly at the proper angle, and the
brake pads do not come into contact
with the tire (Fig. 6 page 13).
To align a cable actuated disc brake
First adjust the clearance between the
right (inside) brake pad and the disc.
1. Use a 5mm allen wrench to move the
inside pad inward toward the disc
rotor till it touches the rotor.
2. Back off slightly until the pad does
not touch the rotor surface.
Next adjust the clearance between the
left (outside) brake pad and the disc.
3. Turn the barrel adjuster located on
the front brake lever clockwise to
move the outside brake pad inward
until it touches the rotor.
4. Back off slightly (1/4 turn) until the
pad does not touch the rotor surface
and the wheel spins freely.
PROPER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
CONTINUED
If there is contact between the brake
pads and rotor after performing the
above steps bring your bike to your
local dealer for adjustment.
Wheels
Examine tires for worn areas, bulges,
and damage. Make sure rims are clean.
Make sure tires are inflated to proper
specifications as listed on the sidewall
of the tire. If the wear-indicators on the
brake surface show the rim is worn,
replace the rim. Make sure there are
no loose or damaged spokes. If loose
or damaged spokes are found, do not
ride the bicycle, take it to your local bike
dealer for repair.
When you apply the brake, the brake
pads remove material from the rims. If
the brakes remove too much material,
the rim can become weak and sudden
failure can ensue. Examine the rims
regularly and replace them when they
are worn.
WARNING
Riding with an improperly adjusted
wheel quick release can allow the
wheel to wobble or disengage from
the bicycle, causing damage to the
bicycle, and serious injury or death to
the rider.
WARNING
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