Hand Brake; Side Pull Brake - Dynacraft SINGLE SPEED Owner's Manual

HAND BRAKE

Determine which type of brake your bike is equipped with
and refer to the appropriate assembly instructions. For more
information on brake adjustment and maintenance, refer to
pages 35-41. It is important to become familiar with the use
of hand brakes. When properly adjusted, hand brakes are an
efficient braking system. Keep the rim and brake shoes clean
and free from wax, lubricants and dirt at all times. It is rec-
ommended that when using the cable adjusting barrel, the
corresponding slots in the brake lever, cable adjusting barrel
and locknut not be aligned. Keep brakes properly adjusted
and in good working condition at all times.

SIDE PULL BRAKE

Loosen the cable anchor nut and thread the brake cable
through it. Tighten the nut by hand until it holds the cable
in place. Squeeze the brake arms together against the rim
of the wheel. Loosen the nuts on the brakes shoes and
turn until they match the angle of the rim. Tighten the nuts
securely. Loosen the cable anchor nut and squeeze both
brake arms together so that both brake shoes are in contact
with the rim, pull all the slack out of the brake cable, and
securely tighten the cable anchor nut. Spin the wheel, the
brake shoes should not contact the rim at any point and
should be an equal distance from the rim on both sides.
Make sure all nuts and bolts are securely tightened. Test
the brake levers 20-25 times to take care of any initial cable
stretch. Be sure to tightly secure the brake fixing nut behind
the fork.
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