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Adjusting the Brake
IMPORTANT! Check to be sure the brake is adjusted properly and is tight. Please follow these instructions carefully before you use this
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No Gap | Gap |
OK ✔ | Adjust Brake |
•From the front of the handlebar, examine the brake handle and the brake base.
-If there is NO gap between the brake base and the brake handle, your brake is properly adjusted. Please proceed to the label decoration section on page 13.
-If there IS a gap between the brake base and the brake handle, your brake needs to be adjusted and tightened. Please go on to step 2 in this section.
3 |
|
No Gap | Gap |
OK ✔ | Adjust Brake |
•Now, from the front of the handlebar, examine the brake handle again.
-If there is NO gap between the brake base and the brake handle your brake is properly adjusted. Please proceed to the label decoration section on page 13.
-If you cannot eliminate the gap or if the brake adjustment knob unthreads from the brake base, proceed to step 4.
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Lock Nut
Brake |
Adjustment |
Knob |
Turn |
Lock Nut |
Hold Brake |
Adjustment |
Knob |
4 | Brake Adjustment |
Knob |
Lock Nut
Brake
Adjustment
Knob
•Turn the lock nut clockwise a few times to loosen it.
•Turn the brake adjustment knob clockwise a few times to tighten the brake and close the gap between the brake base and brake handle.
•When the gap is closed, hold the brake adjustment knob in position and turn the lock nut
Brake Base
Lock Nut
•Turn the lock nut clockwise until it stops against the brake adjustment knob.
•Turn the brake adjustment knob
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