Bike care
- The amount of travel in the rear brake pedal before the brake takes effect will increase as the shoes wear down (refer to Chapter 1, Section 3 to check the amount of wear in the shoes if required).
- Check that the brake works effectively without binding when the pedal is released.
- Ensure that the rod linkage is properly lubricated (see Chapter 1).
1. Measure the amount of free travel at the tip of the brake pedal from its rest position before the brake takes effect. There should be no more than 30 mm travel.
2. If the amount of travel exceeds 30 mm. turn the adjusting wingnut on the end of the brake rod in until the amount of travel Is between 20 and 30 mm.
