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Locate the retaining pin at the top of aluminum cartridge. Use pliers and slowly pull out the pin, save
this pin if the new shoes do not include a pin. Slide the new shoes in the same way the old shoes came
out. Align the holes in the pads with the holes in the shoes. Slide the retainer pins back in and confirm
they are in all the way.
Pad alignment should also be adjusted with the pads now possibly being out of alignment. Check to
confirm the pad is properly aligned with the curving of the rim and parallel to the rim surface. If needing
to be adjusted, use the 5mm hex key in the multi-piece tool kit that came with your bicycle and loosen
the shoe fixing nut and align pads properly with the rim surface and then re-tighten the shoe fixing bolt.
The new pads will create for a tighter fit due to new pads having increased depth. You will need to
adjust the cable for the right fit. Loosen the cable fixing bolt at the top of right brake arm and slide the
cable out 1 inch from the cable fixing bolt and lock plate. It is now time to close the brake arms back up.
Squeeze the brake arms together and slide the cable guide back into the keyhole slot called the arm
link / inner cable lead. You are ready to tighten the cable for tension. Squeeze the arms until the pads
are less than 1mm from the rim's surface. Tighten the cable fixing bolt. Cable fixing bolt should be
tightened to 40 lb*in.
Your bicycle now has new brake pads installed and your brakes should perform as new. If your brakes
are not performing as new, re-read section c "Brake adjustments" of this chapter and re-adjust your
brakes. If your brakes still do not perform properly, bring your bicycle in to an Authorized Prodeco
Technologies dealer.
CAUTION:
Be sure not to adjust the adjusting barrel on the brake lever assembly for a standard cable
adjustment. It will not allow for full brake lever modulation and have a bad influence on the brake performance.
CAUTION:
Brake pad replacement – check the brake pads for wear. If the pad's wear ridge lines are gone and
the pads are smooth, they need to be replaced for continued safe braking.
f.
Wheel check
From time to time you should check the truing of your wheel and the condition of your spokes. Your spokes can
become loose over a period of time, especially if your wheel needs truing. The easiest way to check the truing of
your wheels is as follows:
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