Schwinn GTX-2 Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 35
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FRONT Brake cable Cable anchor bolt Housing barrel Cable end cap To tension spring Spring tension nut 5mm Allen bolt Brake pads To tension spring 3.23 REAR A Brake cable Straddle cable Cable anchor Cable carrier 20mm Hook cable end U-Brake If the brake cable is not connected at the brake lever, slide the head of the brake cable into the brake lever per the diagram, and thread the cable through the slot in the brake lever so the cable end rests squarely in the adjustment barrel or cable end rests in the recess of the brake lever. (Fig. 3.16) Brake adjustment Check to be sure the cable is seated in the brake lever. Loosen the cable anchor bolt just enough to allow the cable wire to move freely. With your left hand squeeze the caliper brake until both brake pads contact the rim. While holding the brake closed with your left hand, use your right hand to pull the brake cable tight (through the cable anchor) again inspecting that the cable end is seated in the brake lever, and the barrel adjuster of the brake. Tighten the cable anchor as much as you can by hand, and then while still squeezing the brake, tighten the cable anchor fully with a wrench. To tension spring Spring tension nut 5mm Allen bolt To tension spring 3.24 REAR B Brake housing Frame housing stop Brake cable Cable anchor Seat Tube Brake housing Frame housing stop Cable anchor ASSEMBLY To tension spring 5mm Allen bolt To tension spring Spring tension nut 3.25 34 ©2010