TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Frequent punctures
Inner tube old or faulty
Replace inner tube
Tyre tread / casing worn
Replace tyre
Tyre unsuited to rim
Replace with correct tyre
Tyre not checked after
previous puncture
Remove sharp object
embedded in tyre
Tyre pressure too low
Correct tyre pressure
Spoke protruding into rim
File down spoke
When applying the
brakes they squeal /
squeak
Brake blocks worn down
Replace blocks
Brake block toe-in incorrect
Correct block toe-in
Brake blocks / rim dirty or wet
Clean blocks and rim
Brake arms loose
Tighten mounting bolts
Brakes not working
effectively
Brake blocks worn down
Replace brake blocks
Brake blocks or rims greasy,
wet or dirty
Clean blocks and rims
Brake cables are binding /
stretched / damaged
Clean / adjust / replace cables
Brake levers are binding
Adjust brake levers
Brakes out of adjustment
Centre brakes
Steering not accurate
Wheels not aligned
Align wheels correctly
Headset loose or binding
Adjust / tighten headset
Front forks or frame bent
Seek advice at a tricycle shop
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