Coaster Brake; Maintenance - Huffy Coaster Brake Bicycles Owner's Manual

Coaster Brake

Operation
Operate the coaster brake as follows:
- Push the pedals backward to move the chain backward
- The chain activates the coaster brake mechanism that is inside the rear wheel hub
- As you push the pedals backward with increasing force, the braking action of the coaster brake
increases.
If your bicycle has a caliper brake(s) in addition to the coaster brake, always use the coaster brake as
the main brake to stop the bicycle.
WARNING:
If you do not obey the following instructions, injury to the rider or to others can
occur:
- When you ride the bicycle the first time, test the
coaster brake and practice using it at a low speed in a
large level area that is free of obstructions.
- Every time the bicycle is ridden, make sure the clamp
[1] on the brake arm [2] is securely attached to the
chain stay [3] of the bicycle frame. The coaster brake
will not work correctly if the brake arm is not attached
to the chain stay.
- Always try to brake while going in a straight line. If you must brake while turning; when the
pavement is wet; or when the pavement is covered with sand, gravel, or leaves, start to brake
sooner than normal and apply the brake intermittently to reduce the chance of skidding.
- Be careful when riding downhill or at a high speed because as your speed increases, a longer
distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary. Slow for curves because too much speed can
force you to make a turn that is too wide.
- Have the coaster brake repaired by a bicycle service shop the first time you notice that it does not
stop the bicycle quickly and smoothly or just does not work as well as it has in the past.

Maintenance

Every two years, more often if you ride in dusty or dirty conditions, have a bicycle service shop clean
and lubricate the parts of the coaster brake that are inside the rear wheel hub.