16” 20”
8 HOW OUR BRAKES WORK
V-BRAKE
26”
27.5”
DISC BRAKES
CORRECTLY
ADJUSTED BRAKES
Insert the brake body into
the centre spring hole in the
frame mounting boss, then
secure the brake body to the
frame with the link fixing bolt.
While holding the shoe against
the rim, adjust the amount of
shoe protrusion by interchanging
the position of the B washers
(6mm & 3mm) so that dimension
A is kept at 39mm or more.
STEP 1
1
4
2
3
5
5mm Allen Key
Spring Pin Hole
Stopper Pin
Washer
Link Fixing Bolt
1
2
3
4
5
FIG. A
Line up the brake barrel slot
with the brake lever slot before
cable installation. Slide the head
of the brake cable into the brake
lever, like the diagram. Thread
the cable through the slot in the
brake lever so the cable end
rests squarely in the adjusting
barrel. Turn the barrel to close.
Thread the brake wire through
the adjustment barrel, loosen
the cable anchor bolt until you
see a hole through the anchor
bolt for the cable wire to attach.
Thread the cable wire through
the cable anchor and tighten
by hand.
Look at the disc brake caliper
for centering the adjustment
screws at the center of the
brake pad on either side.
Where the brake pads contact
the disc rotor, determine which
side needs to move away or
towards the disc. Spin the front
wheel and listen for any rubbing
noises or excess friction. Repeat
until brake is centered.
BRAKE CABLE
DISCONNECTED FROM
BRAKE LEVER
BRAKE CABLE
DISCONNECTED FROM
DISC CALIPER
BRAKE NOT CENTERED
FIG. A
FIG. B
FIG. C
FIG. B
FIG. C
FIG. D
FIG. E
STEP 2
While holding the shoe against
the rim, tighten the shoe fixing
nut (FIG. C) using a 5mm Allen
key.
STEP 3
Pass the inner cable through the
inner cable lead. Set the cable
with a clearance of 1mm between
each brake pad and rim. Tighten
the cable fixing bolt using a 5mm
Allen key.
STEP 4
Adjust the balance with the spring
tension adjustment screws.
STEP 5
Depress the brake lever about 10
times as far as the grip. Check that
everything is operating correctly.
Make sure the shoe clearance is
correct before using the brakes.
STEP 6
Distance of 39 mm or more
3mm Washer B
Washer A
Shoe Fixing Link
Washer A
6mm Washer B
Washer
Shoe Fixing Nut
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4 5
6 8
7
B+C = 2mm
1mm
brake lever
inner brake
cable
cable
adjusting
barrel
adjustment
barrel
cable
anchor
bolt
adjust brake
caliper so
disc is centered
between brake
pads
will not drag on
the rotor when
the brake is
open
the brake pads
contact the rim
before the brake
lever reaches
about 1/3 or the
way to the
handlebar, when
the brake is
applied
CYCLEKIDS LIFE MANUAL
PAGE
8
MODELS
MODELS
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
E
CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL BICYCLE MECHANIC FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS
OR REPAIR NEEDED FOR DISC BRAKES.
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