Bike Works

Tools Needed:

• Allen Wrench
• Wire Cutter
• File
• Pick

Tips:

To Remove Old Cable:

• Undo Grip Tape (you do not need to do this step if the cable is already exposed)
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• Loosen the crimping bolt with your allen wrench.  The crimping bolt is near the tire.  It is the bolt on the brake that holds the break in place
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• Remove the cable from the brakes.
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• Undo the cap on the back of the hand brakes.
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• Pull the old cable off the bike.  You should find it attached to the back of the breaks
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• Make sure you keep track of all small tubes (the picture below is are called outer cables).  We will be able to use them better.
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To Install New Cable:

• Put new cable through the back of the hand brakes.
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• Replace the cap on the back of the hand brakes.
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• If you are replacing the outer cable, cut your outer cable to the same length as the old one.
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• Put the inner cable through the outer cable
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• Put the outer cable into the shifter
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• Thread the inner cable through to the brakes.  Note, this might look differently on each bike.
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• Hold the brake pads against the rim of the wheel with one hand as you…
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• Tighten the bolt with your other hand
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• Test the brake to make sure the brake is smooth and how you want it:
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• Cut the excess cable, leaving about an inch showing
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• Repeat process for the back break