Pacific Cycle HF3305 manual Lubrication, Adjustment Sidepull Calipers

Some brakes have a quick release mechanism to allow easier wheel removal. Whenever you adjust the brakes, make sure the quick release mechanism is in the closed position.

Never ride unless the quick release is firmly locked in the closed position.

Cable Adjusting Barrel

Lock nut

Brake Lever

Brake Lever Housing

Cable Adjusting Barrel

Center Bolt

Brake Shoe	Cable
	Anchor
	Bolt
	Fixing Nut
	in Back

Side-Pull Brakes

Lubrication

The brake lever and brake caliper pivot points should be oiled with 2-3 drops of light oil at least every three months to ensure smooth operation and to reduce wear. Cables should be greased along their entire length, after removing them from their casings, at least every six months. Always grease new cables before fitting.

Adjustment - Sidepull Calipers

Minor brake adjustment can be made via the cable adjusting bar- rel, usually located at the upper cable arm. To adjust, squeeze the brake pads against the rim, loosen the lock nut and turn the adjuster Brake pad clearance should be a maximum 2mm from the rim. When correct, re-tighten the lock nut. If the pads cannot be set close enough to the rim in this manner, you may have to adjust the cable length. Screw the barrel adjuster 3/4 of the way in, squeeze the pads against the rim, undo the cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through with pliers. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to test, then fine tune using the barrel adjuster. If one pad is closer to the rim than the other, loosen the fixing nut at the back of the brake, apply the brake to hold it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut.

Ensure the Brake fixing nut is secured tightly. Failure to do this may cause the Brake assembly to dislodge from the fork.

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