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BRAKES
V-Style Brakes
If not already assembled, take the brake noodle from the parts box and slide the cable through the
larger opening. The cable housing will then seat into the end of the noodle. Slide the cable through the
cable lead on the end of the left brake arm, this will cause the noodle to fit into the lead. Slip the brake
cable boot over the cable and position it between both brake arms. Next, loosen the 5mm anchor bolt
at the end of the right brake arm and slide the cable under the retaining washer. Pull the slack out of
the cable making sure a distance of 39mm or more remains between the end of the lead and the start
of the anchor bolt. Once the cable is secured to the brake arms, engage the brake lever several times,
checking the position of the brake shoes at the rim. The brake shoes should be 1mm away from the rim
when in a relaxed position. When the brake lever is engaged, the brake shoe should hit the rim flush
(never the tire) with the front brake pad touching the rim slightly before the rear. This is called “toeing-
in” your brake shoe. If this position is not achieved, adjustments to the brake shoe are required. Loosen
the brake shoe hardware and reposition the brake shoe. It may take several shoe and cable adjustments
before the required position is accomplished.
Brake
Noodle
Outer
Cable
Lead
Brake
Cable
Boot
Anchor
Bolt
Brake
Arm
Tension
Screw
Brake
Shoe
Pivot
Bolt