Kalkhoff User Manual page 29

› 2. Fit the fixing washers onto both sides of the hub
axle. Turn the shifting arm until the projections on
the fixing washers engage with the slits in the
dropouts. In this case the shifting arm can be
mounted more or less parallel to the frame fork.
Locking washer (left-hand side)
Frame fork
› The projecting part must be on the dropout side.
› Fit the fixing washers so the projections precisely
engage in the slits in the dropouts on the front or
rear of the hub axle.
› 3. Take up the slack in the chain and fasten the
wheel onto the frame with the cap nuts.
Locking washer
› 4. Fit the brake arm with brake arm clamp correctly
onto the frame fork.
Clamp nut
Brake arm
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Shifting arm
Dropout
Locking washer
(right-hand side)
Tightening torque
30 – 45 Nm
Cap nut
Clamp screw
Brake arm clamp
Frame fork
Counter the clamp nut with a 10 mm spanner when
tightening the clamp screw for assembly of the brake
arm clamp.
Tightening torque
2 – 3 Nm
Once you have installed the brake arm clamp, make
sure the clamp screw projects roughly 2 to 3 mm be-
yond the clamp nut.
Brake arm
Clamp nut
2 – 3 mm
› 5. Before using the back-pedal brake, make sure
the brake is working properly and the wheel turns
easily.
Tighten all screws to the prescribed torque as other-
wise screws could shear off and components could
come loose or detach altogether (see ➠ Chapter 30.3
"Tightening torques for screw connections").
› Thread in the brake cable and secure it or close the
quick-release brake mechanism.
› Check that the brake pads make contact with the
brake contact surfaces.
› Check that the brake arm is securely fastened.
› Test the brakes.
Brake arm clamp
Clamp screw
(M6 × 16 mm)