Phoenix
11/01
MECHANICAL HAND BRAKE
PARTS:
1. Brake Assembly Complete
2. Brake
Shoe
3. Brake clamp bracket
4. Brake fixing nut
5.
Rubber tip
6.
Brake lever mechanism
Tools Required:
Spanner 10mm
No1 Philips screwdriver
INSPECTION
STEP 1
Check that the brake mechanism has no excessive looseness, is not worn or damaged.
STEP 2
Check that the brake shoe is positioned correctly to provide maximum surface area contact
on the tyre tread, and gives the positive brake hold (apx 10-11 gap between tyre and brake
shoe).
DISMANTLING
STEP 1
Loosen and remove the brake fixing bolt with an 10mm spanner.
STEP 2
Remove the brake from the sideframe, slide off the rubber tip.
STEP 3
Use a 10mm spanner to dismantle lever mechanism if necessary.
STEP 4
Use No1 Philips screw driver to remove brake block fixing screw.
To re-assemble reverse steps 1 to 4.
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