CALIBRATE THE FRONT BRAKE
WARNING!
Incorrect brake calibration or not having the brake engaged may cause the stroller to fail to stop and result in serious injury or death. Always check the brakes are functioning properly before use.
❶Lower the brake quick release lever and close the front brake. Figure 3.5
❷Spin the wheel and make sure the brake pads do not rub and are correctly aligned.
❸If the alignment is not correct then loosen the brake pad nut, spin the wheel and align the brake pad. After correctly aligning the brake, hold the brake pad in place and
❹If the brake pads are rubbing against the wheel, turn the barrel adjuster a few turns.
❺If the barrel adjuster has been turned all the way and the pads still touch the wheel, the cable will have to be adjusted.
❻Loosen the cable anchor nut. Using pliers, pull the loose cable until taut and so the pads are at the correct distance.
Cable |
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2 | Brake | |
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Quick |
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release |
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lever | 3 | |
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Brake | ||
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| pad nut | |
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Barrel adjuster |
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| Figure 3.5 | |
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