Operation Manual

Cycle Maintenance
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Press both brake block holders against the rim and detach the brake cables.
x If this is not possible, loosen the brake cable tension lock nut and turn the
knurled screw clockwise until the brake arms can be squeezed together
enough to detach the brake cable.
1. Loosen the brake block holder screw joint in an anticlockwise direction
(see “Illustr.: Brake block holder alignment”).
2. Pull the brake arms apart and remove the used brake block holders.
If applicable, note the order of the spacing washers.
3. Clean the brake with a clean cloth.
4. If applicable, follow the specification on the brake block holders regarding the
direction of travel and follow the order of the spacing washers. Insert the new
brake block holders.
5. Hand-tighten the brake block holder
screw.
6. Press the brake arms against the rim
and align the brake block holders
parallel to the rim.
7. Move the brake block holders until the
distance between the upper edge of
the brake block holders and the tyre is
2 mm/0.08" (see “Illustr.: Brake block
holder alignment”).
8. Attach the brake cable.
x If this is not possible, loosen the
brake cable tension lock nut and
turn the knurled screw clockwise
until the brake arms can be
squeezed together enough to
attach the brake cable.
9. Fix the brake block holders in place by
operating the brake lever and tighten
the brake block holder screw joint,
observing the applicable torque.
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Illustr.: Brake block holder alignment (example)
1 Brake block holder
2 Brake block holder screw joint
3 Distance between the brake block holder
and tyre
4 Tyre
5 Rim