Instructions / Assembly

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DETAILED MAINTENANCE
Some brakes have a quick release mechanism to allow easier wheel removal. Whenever you adjust he brakes make sure that quick
release mechanism is in the closed position.
Never ride unless the quick release is firmly locked in the
closed position.
Lubrication
The brake lever and brake caliper pivot points should be oiled with 2-3 drops of
light oil at least every three months to ensure smooth operation and to reduce
wear. Cables should be greased along their entire length, after removing them
from their casings, at least every six months. Always grease new cables before
fitting.
Adjustment – Sidepull Calipers
Minor brake adjustment can be made via the cable adjusting barrel, usually
located at the upper cable arm. To adjust, squeeze the brake pads against the
rim, loosen the lock nut and turn the adjuster. Brake pad clearance should be a
maximum 2mm form the rim. When correct, re-tighten the lock nut. If the pads
cannot be set close enough to the rim in this manner, you may have to adjust
the cable length. Screw the barrel adjuster 3/4 of the way in, squeeze the pads
against the rim, undo the cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through with
pliers. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever
to test, then fine tune using the barrel adjuster. If one pad is closer to the rim
than the other, loosen the fixing nut at the back of the brake, apply the brake to
hold it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut.
Ensure the brake fixing nut is secured tightly.
Failure to do this may cause the brake assembly to dislodge
from the fork.
Brake Lever
Brake Lever Housing
Cable Adjusting Barrel
Lock nut
Cable Adjusting Barrel
Center Bolt
Brake Shoe
Side-Pull Brakes
Fixing Nut
in Back
Cable
Anchor
Bolt