Instructions / Assembly

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Always make sure your brakes are properly adjusted before riding

(see Page 27, Testing Brake Functions).

Brake Pads

• Ensure that the wheel is properly centered within the dropouts and is not out of

true (see Figure 63).

• Using (C) a 4, 5, or 6 mm Allen wrench adjust the brake pad bolts so the brake

pads are in line with the the curve of the wheel, striking the upper edge of the

braking surface, but not the tire. Tighten the brake pad bolts once they are

positioned correctly.

• In addition to being centered on the rim, the front of the pad (towards the front

of the bike) should contact the rim slightly before the rest of the pad.

WARNING: Make sure your brake pads never make contact with your

tires. If your brake pads rub on the tires, it will cause irreparable damage to your

tire and tube, and may result in a popped tire and could cause a loss of control

resulting in serious injury or even death.

Side Pull Brakes

• Once the brake pads are properly positioned, loosen the cable anchor nut on the

Brake Arm (see Figure 64). Firmly squeeze the brake pads against the rim of the

tire, pull the cable taut, and re tighten the cable anchor nut using either (C) a 4, 5,

or 6 mm Allen Wrench or a pair of (E) Standard Slip Joint Pliers.)

• If your brake is not centered, or the pads are not contacting the rim at the

same time, loosen the mounting nut holding the brake to the fork (front) or the

frame (rear) (see Figure 64). Squeeze the brake lever ﬁrmly, and tighten the

brake nut while continuing to squeeze the brake lever. Squeeze the brake lever

several times to check to see if the brakes are centered (see Figure 63).

Figure 63

Figure 64

Brake cable

Brake arm

Cable Anchor

Bolt

Brake pad