5.
Check centring of the brake shoes.
•
The brake shoes must be equidistant from
the rim on both sides
7.8.2 Check rim brakes and cable
(mountain bike version).
1. Check the brake cables and their clips:
•
The brake cables must not be damaged or
corroded.
•
On cable brakes the brake cables must be
securely clipped along their entire length.
2. Check correct xing and screw connec-
tions of the entire brake system:
•
Try to pull the brakes out of the sockets by
hand.
•
It should not be possible to loosen the
brakes from the sockets by hand. A small
amount of play is normal.
3. Check operation of the brake shoes.
•
With the brake applied the brake shoes must
be in contact with the rim shoulder along
their entire length.
4. Check the brake block wear.
•
Under no circumstances must the brake
shoes touch the tyre even when the brake
is not applied. Unhinge the brakes (see
Chapter 11.1)
•
The brake blocks must not be worn down
beyond the wear indicator
5. Check centring of the brake shoes.
•
The brake shoes must be equidistant from
the rim on both sides.
4. Check the brake block wear.
•
The brake blocks must not be worn down
beyond the wear indicator.
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