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2. Applying The Parking Brake
• To set the brake, push the brake lever in a downward
direction away from the handlebar.
• To release the brake, squeeze the brake lever.
MOVEMENT
• Place your hands on the handlebars and apply the brake.
• Place the knee of your injured foot/leg on the front pad.
• Release the brake and propel yourself forward or
backward with your non-injured foot, keeping the knee
of your injured foot/leg on the pad (always wear non-slip
shoes on your non-injured foot).
• Move slowly so that you can stop safely using your
pushing foot.
• The hand brake may be used if needed but is primarily
designed to maintain a stopped stance.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The pressure of the brake assembly on the brake wheel
should be enough so that when the hand lever is in the fully
squeezed position, the brake wheel does not turn, but it
is not overly tight. The tightness can be adjusted with the
screws at either end of the brake cable.
• To correct, adjust cable with one or both screws at each
end of the cable.
• Loosen the nut(s) and turn the adjustment screw(s)
clockwise to loosen the cable or counterclockwise to
tighten it. When adjustments are correct, the brake
assembly will engage and the brake wheel will not
turn when attempting to do so by hand.
• Return each nut to its position against the brake lever
housing and cable mounting bracket at the lower end
of the cable.
If these adjustments do not correct the problem, it may be
necessary to make additional adjustments where the brake
cable is attached to the brake shoe.
• Loosen the screw and nut that holds the brake cable;
located on the rear brake assembly
• Inspect the cable for fraying and replace if needed.
• Set adjustment screws at each end of the cable in the
mid-position.
• Pull the brake cable with a pair of pliers to remove any
slack in the cable and re-tighten the screw and nut.
NOTE
: Bicycle mechanics are a good source for advice,
repairs and service.
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