Adjusting The Brakes - Schwinn S-14 Cruiser Owner's Manual

ADJUSTING THE BRAKES

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.
Adjusting Linear Pull Brakes
Attaching the Brake Cable to the Brake Carrier
❶ Squeeze the two brake arms together until the brake pads
touch the wheel rim. Figure 4.3
❷ With your other hand, pull on the brake cable and insert the
end of the "noodle" into the brake carrier.
End of "noodle" in 2
the brake carrier
Brake carrier
1
Brake arm
Adjusting the Brake Pads
❸ Check the brake cable is seated in the brake lever. Using a
5 mm Allen wrench loosen the cable anchor bolt enough so
the brake cable can move freely. Figure 4.4
❹ Pull the brake cable through the cable anchor so the
left brake arm moves towards the rim and there is
approximately a 1/8" (3 mm) gap between the brake
pad and rim.
❺ Move the right brake arm towards the rim until there is
approximately a 1/8" (3 mm) gap between the brake pad
and rim.
❻ Using the 5 mm Allen wrench, firmly tighten the cable
anchor bolt completely.
Brake cable
Brake arm
Figure 4.3
1/8" gap
(both pads)
Wheel rim
Adjustments 4
3
Cable anchor bolt
4
5 mm Allen wrench
5
Figure 4.4
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