Brake Adjustment - Schwinn S14 Folding Bicycle Owner's Manual

4 Adjustments

BRAke AdjusTmeNT

WARNING!
Failure to properly set the brakes may result in the inability
to stop the bicycle movement and cause serious injury or
death. Be sure the brakes are functioning properly before
using the bicycle.
Attaching the Brake Cable to the Brake Lever
If the brake cable is not attached to the brake lever follow
these steps:
❶ Rotate the cable adjustment barrel and cable nut until the
slots are aligned with the slot on the brake lever body.
Figure 4.4
❷ Press the brake lever towards the grip.
❸ Slide the brake cable through the slots and place the cable
head into the brake lever. Figure 4.5
❹ Release the brake lever. Figure 4.6
❺ Lightly pull on the cable, and rotate the cable nut and cable
barrel so they are no longer aligned.
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Cable adjustment barrel
1
Cable nut
Brake lever body
3
Slide brake cable
Cable head
into slot
5
2
Brake lever
Figure 4.4
Figure 4.5
4
Figure 4.6
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