E-Bike ® Service Manual 24V MODELS - V is for Voltage

BRAKES 5-5Front FrontGood heightToo Too high highFIG. 9Good verticalod verticle-anglealignmentalignmentPoor verticalPoor verticle-anglealignmentalignmentFIG. 12Toe, vertical alignment, tangent, and heightmust be set whenever the brake pads, caliperarms, or wheels are replaced.Toe and Vertical AlignmentToe can be set by manually manipulatingthe pad or by using a spacer. Both methodsare described below.Manual MethodFIG. 10Tangent alignment sets the position of thehorizontal axis of the pad relative to the wheelrim. The distance between the top of the wheelrim and the top of the pad should be the sameat each end of the pad. (Figure 11)Good tangentPoor tangent1. Loosen the pad mounting nut just enoughso the pad can be manipulated by hand.2. Adjust the brake cable so the face of thepad almost touches the rim.3. Manually set the toe by pulling the leadingedge of the pad (rear side) away from the rimwhile pressing the trailing edge (front side) tothe rim.4. Tighten the pad mounting nut enough tohold the pad in position.5. Visually inspect the pad for vertical-anglealignment. If necessary, manipulate the pad sothe pad face parallels the surface of the rim(Figure 10).Spacer MethodPoor tangentFIG. 11Height adjustment locates the brake pad inthe rim brake surface. When height is properlyadjusted, the pad will press as near to the topof the rim as possible without interfering withthe tire (Figure 12). Pad alignment procedureis described below.1. Loosen the pad mounting nut just enoughso the pad can be manipulated by hand.2. Put a spacer between the leading edge(rear edge) of the pad and the rim.3. Adjust the brake cable so the face of thetrailing edge (front edge) of the pad touchesthe rim.4. Tighten the pad mounting nut enough tohold the pad in position.