KENT BMX - HAND BRAKES; Side Pull Caliper Brake Installation

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Brake Lever
Nipple
Ferrule
Grip Handlebar
Cable
Adjusting
Barrel
Side Pull
Brakes
Cable
Adjusting
Barrel
Center Bolt
Cable
Anchor
Nut
Brake Shoe
Fixing Nut
in Back
Brake
Arm
HAND BRAKES
Determine which type of brake your bike is equipped with and refer to the appropriate
assembly instructions. If your bike comes equipped with a foot brake ONLY, no brake
adjustment is required. For more information on brake adjustment and maintenance,
refer to the maintenance section of this manual.
NOTE: A greater force is required to activate the rear brake due to longer cable length. It
is advisable to mount the rear brake on the side of the stronger hand. It is important to
become familiar with the use of hand brakes. When properly adjusted, hand brakes are
an efficient braking system. Keep the rim and brake shoes clean and free from wax,
lubricants and dirt at all times. Keep brakes properly adjusted and in good working
condition at all times.
Open the brake lever and place the nipple end of the short brake cable into the lever,
then close the lever. Secure the ferrule against the lever using the cable adjusting barrel.
SIDE PULL CALIPER BRAKE
Loosen the cable anchor nut and thread the brake cable through it. Tighten the nut by
hand until it holds the cable in place. Squeeze the brake arms together against the rim of
the wheel. Loosen the nuts on the brake shoes and turn until they match the angle of the
rim. Tighten the nuts securely. Pull down on the end of the brake cable with pliers, hold
taut and securely tighten the cable anchor nut. Spin the wheel, the brake shoes should
not contact the rim at any point and should be an equal distance from the rim on both
sides. Make sure all nuts and bolts are securely tightened. Test the brake levers 20-25
times to take care of any initial cable stretch. Be sure to tightly secure the brake fixing
nut behind the fork.
WARNING! When assembling or adjusting the brakes, make sure the cable
anchor is tight. Failure to securely tighten the nut could result in brake failure
and personal injury.