Huffy M0012 manual Maintenance Brake System, Test the tightness of each Brake Shoe

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Maintenance

Brake System

Adjustments

WARNING: You must adjust the front and rear brakes before you ride the bicycle.

Step 1: Put the brake shoes (B) in the correct position (ﬁg 13):

1.Loosen the Screw (A) of each Brake Shoe (B).

2.Adjust each Brake Shoe so it is ﬂat against the rim and aligned with the curve of the rim.

3.Make sure each Brake Shoe does not rub the tire.

4.If the surface of the Brake Shoe has arrows, make sure the arrows point toward the rear of the bicycle.

5.Hold each Brake Shoe in position and tighten the Screw.

C

BD

A

fig 13

Step 2: Test the tightness of each Brake Shoe:

1.Try to move each Brake Shoe out of position.

2.If a Brake Shoe moves, do Step 1 again, but tighten the nut tighter than before.

3.Do this test again, until each Brake Shoe does not move.

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Contents

For Mountain Bikes Your Bike Model / Serial Number Purchase Date Model Name Owner’s Bicycle Identiﬁcation RecordFitting the Rider to the Bicycle Your Bike Rules of the Road Meanings of WarningsIf you must ride at night or at time of poor visibility Use extra caution in wet weatherYour Bike Owner’s Responsibility Parts Assembly View Parts View Description Parts Assembly ListParts List Assembly Introduction Assembly Small Adjustable WrenchTools Needed Flat-blade ScrewdriverHandlebar and Stem Installation Quill Style StemThreadless Style Stem Loosen the Front Brakes Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork AssemblyInstall the Front Wheel Re-attache Front Brake Cable Re-attach Front Brake CableAssembly Setting Up the Handlebars To test the tightness of the handlebar clamp Testing Stem and Handlebar TightnessTo test the tightness of the stem Tighten the quick release lever Assembly Seat Installation Attach Seat to Seat Post pre-assembled on some models Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clampIf the seat moves in the Seat Clamp a ﬁg If the Seat Post 9 moves in the Seat Tube BAssembly Pedal Installation Tighten the pedals ﬁgReﬂector Brackets Installation Installing Derailleur Guard on some modelsMaintenance Brake System Test the tightness of each Brake ShoeMaintenance Final Brake Adjustment Before Riding Stretching the cable ﬁgCheck tightness of the cantilever mounting Bolt a Center brake shoes on rimMaintenance Final Brake Adjustment Put the brake shoes the correct distance from the rimTest the travel of each brake lever MaintenanceTest the tightness of the cable clamp ﬁg Maintenance Operation Operate the shift system as follows Shift SystemParts of the Shift System Maintenance Shift System These are the higher gear combinations Front Derailleur Adjustments Perform the Rear Derailleur Adjustments if Maintenance Rear Derailleur Adjustments Adjust the Index Shift System ﬁg Maintenance Three-Piece Cranks various models MaintenanceTo change the suspension AdjustmentSuspension Frame various models Maintenance Tires Inﬂating the TiresRepair and Service Maintenance LubricationWhat When How Lubrication TableMaintenance Reﬂectors Inspection of the BearingsHead Tube Bearings Crank BearingsWarranty Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty What does this Limited Warranty cover?What must you do to keep the Limited Warranty in effect? What is not covered by this Limited Warranty?Warranty For how long does this Limited Warranty last?How do you get service? What will Huffy do?Always Wear Your Helmet When Riding this Product