Instructions / Assembly

Brake

Noodle

Outer

Cable

Lead

Brake

Cable

Boot

Anchor

Bolt

Brake

Arm/Body

Tension

Screw

Brake

Shoe

Pivot

Bolt

V-BRAKE ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT

If not already assembled, take the brake noodle from the parts box and

slide the cable through the larger opening. The cable housing will then

seat into the end of the noodle. Slide the cable through the cable lead on

Slip the brake cable boot over the cable and position it between both brake

arms. Next, loosen the 5mm anchor bolt at the end of the right brake arm

and slide the cable under the retaining washer. Pull the slack out of the

cable making sure a distance of 39mm or more remains between the end

of the lead and the start of the anchor bolt. Once the cable is secured to the

brake arms, engage the brake lever several times, checking the position

of the brake shoes at the rim. The brake shoes should be 1mm away from

the rim when in a relaxed position. When the brake lever is engaged, the

touching the rim slightly before the rear. This is called “toeing-in” your

brake shoe. If this position is not achieved, adjustments to the brake shoe

are required. Loosen the brake shoe hardware and reposition the brake

shoe. It may take several shoe and cable adjustments before the required

position is accomplished.

39mm or more