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Repair and Maintenance
TEST BRAKE
- Squeeze brake and hold.
- Push the bike forward. The rear wheel should not spin if the brake is
adjusted properly.
- If rear wheel spins when pushing forward or the lever
engages prematurely, refer to “Adjust Brake”
ADJUST BRAKE
- To adjust brake cable:
- Twist brake lever adjust in or out, ¼ to ½ turn at a time, until
desired brake adjustment is attained.
- If the brake still needs further adjustment, proceed to step 2.
- Determine if brake cable loose or brake rotor is dragged on brake pad
or not:
- Loosen brake hubs barrel adjuster.
- Adjust brake hub adjuster in or out until the desired
brake adjustment is attained.
- Lock brake hub barrel adjuster.
- Perform final adjustment of tension in brake cable with
brake lever barrel adjuster.
- Repeat “Test Brake” section above.
WARNING: Test and practice breaking in an open area free
from obstacles, in a straight line, until the child is familiar with the brake
function.