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11.2.4 Adjusting the Brake Force of the Extension and Spring Arms
1. Remove the cover caps.
2. To increase the brake force, turn the two
slotted brake screws clockwise.
3. Ensure that the extension and Spring
Arms can come to rest in any given posi-
tion withoutt driing, and that they can
be moved easily. If not, slightly turn the
screws counterclockwise.
11.2.5 Adjusting Down Tube Screws
If the suspension brakes require excessive tightening or frequent adjustment, it is possible that the sus-
pension is not level. is may be caused by a leaning down tube or loose down tube screws. To check
whether the down tube is level, see Section 7. To ensure that the down tube screws are tight, do the
following:
1. Rotate the extension arm so that it is below one of the down tube screws (see gure below) and
place the remaining arms in a Balance Posture.
Place an extension arm below a vertically-aligned pair of down tube screws.
Place the remaining arms in a Balanced Posture.