Roadmaster CRUISER Manual Del Propietário página 38

4 Adjustments
❷ If the gap between the brake pad and wheel is uneven,
adjust the cable tension. Figure 4.13
Loosen the cable anchor nut.
2a
Using one hand, squeeze the brake pads against
2b
the rim.
Pull the slack out of the cable.
2c
While holding tension on the cable, tighten the cable
2d
anchor nut.
Note: Watch the brake if it begins to shift or rotate, then
release the brake lever and use your hand to rotate the
brake caliper back until both sides of the brake move
equally. Sometimes it is necessary to over-rotate the brake
slightly, so that as you tighten the caliper locknut, the brake
will end up centered. Figure 4.12
❸ Pull and release the brake lever a few times and check if the
pads are centered.
❹ If necessary, repeat steps one through three until the brake
pads are centered and the gap between the pads and rim is
close to 1/8 inch.
Caliper
locknut
36
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wheel rim 1/8"
Figure 4.12
Distance from
brake pad to
4
Brake pad
locknut
Brake pads
Tire
Wheel rim
3
2a
Cable
anchor
nut
2c
Cable
Figure 4.13