Operation Manual

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Before the wheels can be removed, the brakes must be prepared.
Refer to the information enclosed by the brake and shifting system
manufacturers.
14.11.1.1 Preparing mechanical rim brakes
1. Detach the brake cable from the brake arm.
2. Reach around the wheel with one hand and press the brake pads or brake arms
together. This position allows you to easily detach the cable nipple (normally
cylindrical) or V-brake outer cable.
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Illustr.: Rim brake with a cable nipple
(example)
1 Cable nipple
2 Brake arm
3 Tyre
4 Rim
5 Brake block holders
6 Spring preload adjustment screw
Illustr.: Rim brake with a cable guide
(example)
1 Cable guide
2 Brake arm
3 Tyre
4 Rim
5 Brake block holders
6 Spring preload adjustment screw