4. CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE BRAKE
WARNING: DO NOT LUBRICATE THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
The brake lever can be tuned for bigger or smaller hands. For this adjustment, the 2 mm hex bolt on the lever can be
screwed in or out (see picture).
Turning the bolt clockwise will move the lever closer to the handlebar, while turning it anti-clockwise will move the
lever away. Turning this bolt will affect the tensioning of the brake cable, and a brake adjustment may be required if
the wheel is not turning freely following this adjustment.
To loosen or tension the brake cable, the lever has a barrel that allows for small adjustments (see picture). By turning
the barrel clockwise, the brake cable will become slacker, allowing the rear wheel to move freely. Loosening the cable
too much will cause the brake to lose braking power.
By turning the barrel anti-clockwise, the cable will become tauter. Too much tension will cause friction on the rear
wheel. When correctly adjusted, the rear wheel should move freely and it should stop when the lever is squeezed.
WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM THE DISC BRAKE DURING OR AFTER RIDING. DUE TO ITS
HIGH TEMPERATURE, IT MAY CAUSE BURNS.
4mm
2mm
Although the brake is adjusted in the factory, it may be nec-
essary to readjust the brake after tensioning the chain or re-
moving the rear wheel.
For proper adjustment, the brake calliper can be aligned with
the rotor by loosening both of the bolts at the bottom. The frame
holes allow for enough movement for proper adjustment.
When the calliper is aligned with the rotor, the brake pads
should not rubbing and the calliper should not touch the rotor.
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