Brake Lever & Caliper
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5. Assembly and Adjustment
Adjusting the Brakes using the Brake Caliper:
To adjust the brake pads inside the caliper use a #5 Allen
Wrench by inserting it through the wheel (see figure 6). To
tighten the calipers and bring the pads closer to the rotor so
there is less movement with the brake lever turn the adjusting
bolt using the 5mm Allen wrench clockwise one click at a time
until the brake is tight at the lever but is not rubbing against the
rotor. If you over tighten the caliper, rotate the adjusting bolt
using the Allen wrench counter clockwise one click at a time
until the wheel spins freely and the rotor is not rubbing against
the disc. Please use extra caution to keep your fingers away
from the rotating disc brake rotor and spokes. This disc brake
rotor is sharp and can inflict serious injury to your fingers if
caught within the openings of the rotor or spokes.
• After each adjustment make sure that the wheel spins freely
and that the brake lever action is tight and responsive. It is
good practice to depress the brake lever 10 times before you
complete the job to insure that wheel spins freely and that the
pads do not rub against the rotors.
• A combination of these methods is best for fine tuning the
action in your brake levers and insuring proper and safe
braking. If you need assistance or are unsure of how to
complete these adjustments contact your GenZe certified
Service Station as improper adjustment could
cause serious injury.
This barrel has a knurled outer ring so that it can be adjusted
without tools (see figure 5). Loosen the barrel but do not
remove it from brake lever. Once loose, unscrew the lock ring
until it is adjacent to the barrel. Turn the barrel counter-clock-
wise by hand and check the new tension and action by squeez-
ing the brake lever. When the brake feels tight and the tension
is responsive, properly stopping the wheel, lock the barrel
using the lock ring by turning it clockwise until it is securely
fastened against the brake lever assembly.
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2
3
1. Barrel Adjuster
2. Lock Ring
3. Brake Lever
4. Brake Caliper
5. Adjustment Bolt
6. Disc Rotor
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Figure 5 Figure 6
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