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Brake System - continued
Step 3. Stretching the cable (fig 13):
1.Hold both Brake Shoes against the rim.
2.Loosen the cable clamp Screw (C).
3.Pull the Cable (D) tight and tighten the Screw.
WARNING: Do not over tighten the cable clamp Screw. Over tightening the cable clamp Screw may cut the cable and cause injury to the rider or to others.
4.Squeeze each brake lever firmly 20 times.
5.Hold both Brake Shoes against the rim and loosen the cable clamp Screw.
6.Pull the Cable tight and tighten the cable clamp Screw.
Maintenance
Final Brake Adjustment Before Riding
The following sections describe final brake system adjustments required be- fore riding. Determine which style you have and follow the instructions.
Check tightness of the cantilever mounting Bolt (A):
•Make sure each cantilever mounting Bolt is tightened securely.
Center brake shoes on rim:
1.Turn the Adjustment Screw (B) on the cantilever arm to move the arm in or out so each Brake Shoe (C) is the same distance from the rim.
2.Squeeze the brake lever two times.
3.Do this step again, until both brake shoes are the same distance from the rim.
fig 14
C
B
A
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