Schwinn HYBRID BICYCLE Owner's Manual page 32

4 Adjustments
Important! Before riding the bicycle it is important to check the
brakes. If you squeeze the brake lever and one brake arm moves
more than the other (or not at all) the brake is not centered. You
will need to fine-tune the brake pads. Multiple adjustments may
be necessary to center the brake pads, correctly set the brake
pressure and set the gap between the brake pad and rim.
Adjust the Brake Pad Alignment
Check that all brake pads are aligned correctly. If not, use a
5 mm Allen wrench and loosen the bolt enough so you can
reposition the pad. Position the pad so it is evenly centered on
the rim. Retighten the bolt after positioning the pad correctly.
Figure 4.5
Incorrect Alignment
Correct Alignment
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Center the Brake Pads
Rotate the wheel and look straight down at the gap between
the rim, brake pads and fork. If you find the gap between these
are uneven it indicates the wheel, the brake pads, or both are
not centered.
❶ If you see the gap between the fork and wheel is uneven
loosen the axle nuts and adjust the wheel until centered.
Figure 4.6
Wheel should
be centered
Figure 4.5
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Even space
between
wheel and fork
(both sides)
Figure 4.6