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BRAKE MAINTENANCE — Caliper brakes

To maintain cable brakes in efficient working order, regularly check the brake adjustment and lightly lubricate brake pivots

and springs. Oil the exposed parts of the innerwire to prevent corrosion. Slow or inefficient braking often indicates that the

brake cables themselves require lubrication or replacement. As this job requires the removal of the complete brake cable,

we recommend strongly that this service is done professionally.

Note: To assure smooth braking, wheels must run true and be correctly adjusted, with the rim brake tracks free from

dents and kinks. The brake blocks should be in correct alignment with the rim brake track. See your dealer if you are in any

doubt regarding wheel and brake adjustment.

Protect yourself from frayed cable ends by maintaining the alloy end caps fitted over the inner wire ends.

Brakes should function freely and release fully. If brakes bind, first check for clean-liness and proper lubrication. If brakes still

bind, return your bicycle to your dealer for adjustment.

Calliper Arm

Tyre

Wheel Rim

Brake Shoe

To centre side pull brakes first slacken the retaining nut and then centre the brake using a spanner on the front retaining

nut.

CAUTION: Before riding, test your brakes. Make sure that the quick release mechanism is returned to its normal correct

position, otherwise your brakes will not operate effectively.

BRAKE BLOCK REPLACEMENT- Caliper and V Brakes

All brake blocks are provided with grooves that indicate the wear on each block.

When the grooves are worn down to a flat surface, replace the blocks (in pairs)

immediately.

'V' BRAKE SYSTEM

INNER CABLE QUICK RELEASE

To release the brake inner cable from the V brake, squeeze the two brake arms together until the brake blocks contact the

rim and remove the inner cable pipe from the cable end bracket.

To re-connect again squeeze the two brake arms together and relocate the inner cable pipe in the cable end bracket.

INNER CABLE ADJUSTMENT

1. Pass the inner cable through the inner cable lead, and after setting so that the

total of the clearances between the left and right shoes and the rim is 2 mm,

tighten the cable fixing bolt.

2. Adjust the balance with the spring

tension adjustment screws.

3. Depress the brake lever about 10 times as in normal brake operation and check

that everything is operating correctly and that the shoe clearance is correct before

using the brakes.

BRAKE MAINTENANCE — Disc Brakes

Your cycle may arrive with factory fitted disc brakes — the latest technology in cycle braking!

If you have purchased your cycle from a professional cycle shop your brakes should have been set up correctly. You will

only have to do routine maintenance as the brake pads wear.

If you purchased your cycle from a mail-order source you may have to set up the brakes before you use your cycle.

Please refer to the disc brake leaflet that accompanies the cycle. If you do not have such a leaflet please take your cycle

to a professional cycle shop.

Return Spring

Quick Release

Mechanism

Brake Shoe

Wear Indicator Groove

Inner Cable Lead

Pipe

Cable End

Bracket

Cable Fixing

Bolt

Depress about

10 times