Replacing Worn Brake Pads On The Studio 3, Studio 5, And Studio 7 - Star Trac 7270 Owner's Manual

9. When the belt tension is set to the proper range, replace the out and inner belt guards, and the round
rubber disc on the outer belt guard.

Replacing Worn Brake Pads on the Studio 3, Studio 5, and Studio 7

Your Studio series bike is equipped with a friction brake pad that pushed against the flywheel for creating
resistance when pressure is applied by the resistance knob. The brake pad consists of an oiled leather strap and
a dense foam pad attached to an aluminum block. Over time with normal use the leather pad will become dry and
worn, and the foam pad will deform, requiring brake pad replacement. The amount of time that a brake pad will
last depends on the frequency and intensity of use. Key indicators that a brake pad is worn are when the
resistance no longer feels smooth, the pad develops a dry "scratchy" feel, or the brake pad makes a grinding
sound.
NOTE: The brake pad replacement procedure is shown below for the Studio 7; however, the procedure is the
same for the Studio 3 and Studio 5.
1. Remove the side fenders from both sides of the bike by removing the three screws holding each fender in
place.
2. Remove the bottom screw on each side of the brake pad that holds the links to the top of the brake pad.
3. Flip the links up out of the way of the brake pad.
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