Brake Adjustment - Dynacraft MOUNTAIN BIKE Owner's Manual

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

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WARNING:
Always make sure your brakes are properly adjusted before riding
(see Page 27, Testing Brake Functions).
Brake Pads
• Ensure that the wheel is properly centered within the dropouts and is not out of
true (see Figure 63).
• Using (C) a 4, 5, or 6 mm Allen wrench adjust the brake pad bolts so the brake
pads are in line with the the curve of the wheel, striking the upper edge of the
braking surface, but not the tire. Tighten the brake pad bolts once they are
positioned correctly.
• In addition to being centered on the rim, the front of the pad (towards the front
of the bike) should contact the rim slightly before the rest of the pad.
WARNING:
Make sure your brake pads never make contact with your
tires. If your brake pads rub on the tires, it will cause irreparable damage to your
tire and tube, and may result in a popped tire and could cause a loss of control
resulting in serious injury or even death.
Side Pull Brakes
• Once the brake pads are properly positioned, loosen the cable anchor nut on the
Brake Arm (see Figure 64). Firmly squeeze the brake pads against the rim of the
tire, pull the cable taut, and re tighten the cable anchor nut using either (C) a 4, 5,
or 6 mm Allen Wrench or a pair of (E) Standard Slip Joint Pliers.)
• If your brake is not centered, or the pads are not contacting the rim at the
same time, loosen the mounting nut holding the brake to the fork (front) or the
frame (rear) (see Figure 64). Squeeze the brake lever firmly, and tighten the
brake nut while continuing to squeeze the brake lever. Squeeze the brake lever
several times to check to see if the brakes are centered (see Figure 63).
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Figure 63
Cable Anchor
Bolt
Brake arm
Brake pad
Brake cable
Figure 64