User Manual

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BRAKE MAINTENANCE — Caliper brakes
To maintain cable brakes in efficient working order, regularly check the brake adjustment and lightly lubricate brake
pivotsand springs. Oil the exposed parts of the innerwire to prevent corrosion. Slow or inefficient braking often indicates
that thebrake cables themselves require lubrication or replacement. As this job requires the removal of the complete brake
cable,we recommend strongly that this service is done professionally.
Note: To assure smooth braking, wheels must run true and be correctly adjusted, with the rim brake tracks free fromdents
and kinks. The brake blocks should be in correct alignment with the rim brake track. See your dealer if you are inany doubt
regarding wheel and brake adjustment.
Protect yourself from frayed cable ends by maintaining the alloy end caps fitted over the inner wire ends.Brakes should
function freely and release fully. If brakes bind, first check for cleanliness and proper lubrication. If brakes stillbind, return
your bicycle to your dealer for adjustment.
To centre side pull brakes first slacken the retaining nut and then centre the brake using a spanner on the front retaining
nut.
CAUTION: Before riding, test your brakes. Make sure that the quick release mechanism is returned to its normal
correctposition, otherwise your brakes will not operate effectively.
‘V’ BRAKE SYSTEM
CABLE QUICK RELEASE
To release the brake inner cable from the V brake, squeeze the two brake arms together until the brake blocks contact the
rim and remove the inner cable lead pipe from the cable end bracket.
To re-connect again squeeze the two brake arms together and relocate the inner cable pipe in the cable end bracket.