Adjusting The Brakes; Adjusting The V-Brakes - Wayscral TAKEAWAY E100 Notice D'utilisation

IV. Adjusting the brakes
Before every use, check that the front and rear brakes are working perfectly.
The handle on the right activates the rear brake. The left handle activates the front brake.
It is recommended to distribute your braking force approximately 60/40 between the front and rear.
The brake lever should not be in contact with the handlebars, and the sheaths should not be bent at right
angles so that the cables can slide with a minimum of friction. Damaged, frayed, rusty cables must be
changed immediately.
WARNINGS:
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In case of rain or damp weather, braking distances are longer. It is
recommended to anticipate braking in such a situation.
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If turning and braking, the handlebars can have a negative influence on the
cyclist's response time.
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Adjusting the V-brakes

The pads exert a pressure directly on the wheel rims. The intensity of the pressure is controlled by a lever
connected to the brake by a cable. Do not operate the brake lever when the wheel is detached from the
frame.
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Position the calliper arms vertically and parallel using the correct cable tension. Once the cable
position has been defined, tighten the cable with the appropriate screw.
Calliper arms
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Align the pad with the side of the wheel rim.
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Adjust the distance between the pads and the wheel rim, from 1 to 3 mm, to get better braking.
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Move the rear of the pad slightly away from the wheel rim.
Rolling direction
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Screw