Instructions / Assembly

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Brake System
Disc Brake System Adjustment: (various models)
G
F
E
C
B
A
D
g A
NOTE: See Torque Table for recommended torques.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (see  g-A):
1. Loosen the Cable Clamp Bolt
A
.
2. Push the Brake Arm
B
toward the Adjusting Barrel
C
(this applies the brake).
3. While holding the Brake Arm, pull the slack out of the Cable End
D
(through the Cable
Clamp) and tighten the Cable Clamp Bolt
A
.
WARNING: Do not over tighten the Cable Clamp. Over tightening the Cable Clamp
may cut the Cable and cause injury to the rider or to others.
4. Pull and release the brake lever several times to set the Brake Cable.
5. Spin the wheel. It should spin freely. If the Disc cannot spin freely in the Caliper, the
Cable might be too tight. Loosen the Cable Clamp Bolt and allow the brake arm to move
away from the adjusting barrel – repeat steps 1 through 4 until the wheel spins freely.
NOTE: An initial gap of 0.3mm (0.01 inch) is recommended.
6. A properly adjusted Caliper is set such that, the pads contact the Disc at approximately
1/3 lever travel and stops the disc at approximately 2/3 lever travel.
7. Minor adjustment can be made by turning the Adjusting Barrel on the brake lever or the
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