Appendix C
Coaster Brake
1. How the coaster brake works
The coaster b rake is a sealed mecha nism which is a p art of the
bicycle’s rear wheel hub. The brake is activated by reversing the rotation of
the pe dal cr anks (see fig. 5). S tart with the pe dal cr anks in a nearly
horizontal position, with the front pedal in about the 4 o’clock position, and
apply downward foot pressure on the pedal that is to the rear. About 1/8 turn
rotation will activate the brake.
The more downward pressure you apply, the more braking force, up to
the point w
here the rear wheel stops rotating and begins to skid.
WARNING: Before rid ing, make su re th at th e b rake i s working
properly.
If it is n ot working properly, ha ve the bic ycle
ed by your dealer before you ride it.
check
WARNING: If your bike has only a coaster bra ke, rid e
conservatively. A single rear brake does not have the
stopping power of front-and- rear brake systems.
2. Adjusting your coaster brake
Coaster br ake service an d a djustment requ ires speci al to ols and speci al kno wledge. Do not attemp t to disassemb le or
service your coaster brake. Take the bicycle to your dealer for coaster brake service.
50
To Next Page
Loading...