Instructions for Use

Cable Routing

In order to prevent scuffing of the rubberized casing, a ferrule (metal cap) should be installed on the cable housing.

Unlike conventional brakes, the cable should not hang from the side of the brake. Instead, the cable should be cut relatively short, and tucked in toward the wheel.

Cable Insertion

Slide the brake cable through the break cable insertion hole depicted in Fig. 2. In the event that the insertion hole is obstructed by the return spring, pull the spring leg back prior to inserting the brake cable. The cable can be fixed by tightening the set screw located on the side of the brake. The set screw should not be fully tightened until the brake shoes are properly aligned later in the installation.

Brake Shoe Setup

Position the brake shoes according to Fig. 4. The rim to brake pad distance is adjustable by loosening the set screw and changing brake cable slack. When the pad to rim distance is within 1.5 to 2.0 mm, tighten the brake shoe fixing screw to 5 - 7 N·m. Tighten the set screw pictured in Fig. 1 to 4 - 6 N·m. Squeeze the brake lever several times tightly. Ensure that the brake cable does not slip against the set screw. Tighten as needed.

Quick Release Instructions

During wheel removal the brake pads will likely interfere with tires 23c or larger. For this reason a quick release feature was included. To open the brake for wheel removal, first pinch the brake shoes manually against the rim. Next, lift the brake housing out of the perch according to Fig. 5, and swing the ferrule clear of the perch seat.

Brake Allignment

Attach the brake and screw the recess nut depicted in Fig. 2 onto the brake stud. When the recess nut bottoms out against the fork or frame, do not torque the nut yet. The brake arms are positioned using a 14 mm box wrench that is applied to the flat portion of the spring retainer. The spring retainer is located between the brake arms at the center of the brake. Use the box wrench to hold the brake in position while tightening the recess nut. After proper brake centering is achieved, tighten the recess nut to 8 - 9 N·m.Warning: Do not reposition the brake using the box wrench without first loosening the recess nut.

A beveled spacer is included with the rear brake. If the front or rear brake has play after being installed, remove the brake and install the spacer as picture in Fig. 6. If the brakes fit snugly on the frame or fork, use of the spacer is not recommended. The beveled hole of the spacer must face the brake caliper. The spacer is necessary if:

a) The frame or fork has an atypically short bore and the recess nut bottoms out against the stud instead of bottoming out against the frame or fork.

b) The frame or fork has a sharp corner that interferes with the small radius at the base of the stud.