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10 -15 mm
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10 -15 mm
Adjusting the front wheel brake cable
The hand brake lever should travel between 10 and 15 mm (0.4-0.6 in)
before the front wheel is actually slowed down.
To adjust the brake control cable, use either the adjusting screw
hand brake lever or the adjusting screw
commencing to adjust the cable, always release the counter nut
Afterwards, the counter nut must be retightened.
!
A
,
FTER ADJUSTING THE CABLE
ALWAYS CHECK IF THE WHEEL TURNS SMOOTHLY
Checking the front brake linings for wear
The brake linings must be replaced when the distance between the hub
brake lever and the cable support, measured with the brake lever squeezed,
is less than 50 mm (2 in) (see illustration).
!
I
F THE BRAKE LININGS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE
,
FULLY WORN AWAY
THE METAL SHOES WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DRUM
REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DRUM
Adjusting the rear wheel brake cable
The hand brake lever should travel between 10 and 15 mm (0.4-0.6 in)
before the front wheel is actually slowed down.
To adjust the brake control cable, use eigher the adjusting screw
hand brake lever or the adjusting screw
commencing to adjust the cable, always release the counter nut
Afterwards, the counter nut must be retightened.
!
A
,
FTER ADJUSTING THE CABLE
ALWAYS CHECK IF THE WHEEL TURNS SMOOTHLY
Checking the rear brake linings for wear
The brake linings must be replaced when the distance between the hub
brake lever and the cable support, measured with the brake lever squeezed,
is less than 50 mm (2 in) (see illustration).
!
I
F THE BRAKE LININGS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE
,
FULLY WORN AWAY
THE METAL SHOES WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DRUM
REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DRUM
Drum brake maintenance
Drum brake maintenance is limited to occasional blowing out of brake drum
and brake shoes. Brake drum and brake linings can be slightly roughened
with an abrasive cloth.
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at the brake backing plate. Before
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WHEN THE LINING IS PARTLY OR
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at the brake backing plate. Before
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CAUTION
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WHEN THE LINING IS PARTLY OR
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at the
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at the
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