Adjusting The Brakes; Tires And Wheels - ELECTRIC WHEELS EW-280 Owner's Manual

Adjusting the Brakes

The Brakes on the EW-280 should come fully adjusted from the factory.
However, it may be necessary to adjust the brakes from time to time.
Squeaky Brakes
The brakes may squeak before they are broken in. This is normal and will not
affect the function or performance of the brakes. With continued use the
squeak should go away.
TIRE AND WHEELS
The EWHEELS EW-280 used different rim and tire assemblies on the front and
rear wheels. Front wheel is a hard rubber wheel. The back wheel is a hard
rosin wheel.
Tire wear will differ based on rider weight, riding conditions and care.
Replacement tires can be obtained at your local EWHEELS dealer, through
shops,or from the EWHEELS website at ELECTRICWHEELSTORE.COM.
To adjust the rear brakes:
For brakes that are adjusted too tight:
1. Loosen the tension screw on the
left hand brake lever by rotating it
counter-clockwise until the wheel
spins freely.
For brakes that are adjusted too loose:
1. Tighten the tension screw on the
left hand brake lever by rotating it
clockwise until the wheel has a
slight drag.
For further adjustment, Locate the
adjustment screw on the rear brake hub
located on the rear wheel.
For brakes that are adjusted too tight:
1. Loosen the tension screw on the
rear brake hub by rotating it
clockwise until the wheel spins
freely.
For brakes that are adjusted too loose:
1. Tighten the tension screw on the
rear brake hub by rotating it
counter-clockwise until the wheel
has a slight drag.
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