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However, it may be necessary to adjust the brakes from time to time.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Squeaky Brakes
The brakes may squeak before they are broken in. This is normal and will not
affect the function or performance of the brakes. With continued use the
squeak should go away.
TIRE AND WHEELS
The X-Treme X-500 uses an identical rim and tires assembly on the front and
rear wheels, which means that the tires can be rotated. The wheels are
actually two wheel halves (split rim) bolted together to make it easier to remove
and replace the tire and tube.
The rear wheel is fitted with a special spacer to accommodate the chain
sprocket, while the front wheel has a bracket for the disc brake.
To adjust the rear brakes:
1. With one hand, depress the brake
caliper using your thumb and
forefinger (Fig.12).
2. With the other hand, adjust the
tension screw on the brake line.
a. Turn
the
tension
screw
clockwise to loosen the brake.
b. Turn
the
tension
screw
counterclockwise to tighten
brake.
To adjust the front brakes:
For brakes that are adjusted too tight:
1. Loosen the tension screw on the
right hand brake lever by rotating it
counter-clockwise until the wheel
spins freely.
For brakes that are adjusted too loose:
1. Tighten the tension screw on the
right hand brake lever by rotating it
clockwise until the wheel has a
slight drag.
For further adjustment:
1. Locate the adjustment screw on the
front brake assembly (located
above the front wheel, Fig. 13)
Tighten or loosen as necessary.
