Instructions / Assembly

HAND BRAKES
SIDE PULL CALIPER BRAKE
Loosen the cable anchor nut and thread the brake cable through it. Tighten the nut
by hand until it holds the cable in place. Squeeze the brake arms together against
the rim of the wheel. Loosen the nuts on the brake shoes and turn until they match
the angle of the rim. Tighten the nuts securely. Pull down on the end of the brake
cable with pliers, hold taut and securely tighten the cable anchor nut. Spin the
wheel, the brake shoes should not contact the rim at any point and should be an
equal distance from the rim on both sides. Make sure all nuts and bolts are securely
tightened. Test the brake levers 20-25 times to take care of any initial cable stretch.
WARNING! WHEN ASSEMBLING OR ADJUSTING THE BRAKES,
MAKE SURE THE CABLE ANCHOR IS TIGHT. FAILURE TO
SECURELY TIGHTEN THE NUT COULD RESULT IN BRAKE
FAILURE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Side Pull Brakes
Cable
Adjusting
Barrel
Center
Bolt
Cable
Anchor
Nut
Brake
Shoe
Fixing
Nut In
Back
Brake
Arm
Determine which type of brake your bike is equipped with and refer to the
appropriate assembly instructions. If your bike comes equipped with a foot
brake ONLY, no brake adjustment is required. For more information on brake
adjustment and maintenance, refer to the maintenance section of this manual.
NOTE: A greater force is required to activate the rear brake due to longer cable
length. It is important to become familiar with the use of hand brakes. When
properly adjusted, hand brakes are an efficient braking system. Keep the rim and
brake shoes clean and free from wax, lubricants and dirt at all times. Keep brakes
properly adjusted and in good working condition at all times.
Open the brake lever and place the cable head end of the short brake cable into
the lever, then close the lever. Secure the ferrule against the lever using the cable
adjusting barrel.
Brake Lever
Cable Adjusting Barrel
Handlebar
Grip
Cable HeadCable Ferrule
Turn cable adjusting barrel
to lock cable into place.
Assembling Brake cable to Brake Lever
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