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Presseachbrakelevertomakesurethatthereisnobindingandthatthebrakepadspresshardenoughontherimstostop
thebike.Thebrakepadsshouldbeadjustedsotheyare1mmto2mmawayfromtherimwhenthebrakesarenotapplied.
Brakepadsshouldbecenteredontherimand“toed-in”sotherearportionofeachbrakepadisabout0.5-1.0mmfarther
from the rim than the front portion of the brake pad.
Brake pads should be aligned with the
rim surface. The brake pads must not
contact the tire.
Brake pads should be parallel to
the rim
Brake pads should be toed-in
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Directionof
wheel rotation
Rim
0.5-1.0mm
1mm 1mm