Bontrager SPEED LIMIT ROAD BRAKESETS Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 16)

14 TREK SERVICE INFORMATION 24 May 2010

Rear Brake

The rear brake (Figure 1) on the Speed Concept bike use a wedge/roller actuation (Figure

2), so cable tension is critical.

The design of the front and rear brake design is different, so the instructions are also. Follow

the steps carefully, in order. The rear brake is inside a cover (Figure 3), under the bottom

bracket. It is mounted on a bracket that is bolted to the frame. The bracket can be moved,

allowing you to center the brake.

To install and adjust the rear brake

Loosen the two bracket attachment bolts (Figure 4), center the brake, and retighten the 1.

bolts.

Slide the cable out through the housing, the noodle (short plastic liner in the cable 2.

guide), and the cable guide of the mounting bracket (Figure 1).

Slide the wedge up the cable, and place it between the rollers (Figure 2).3.

Loosen the cable clamp bolt, pull the cable tight, and note the position of the wedge on 4.

the cable.

continued

Figure 2. Wedge and rollers

Figure 3. Cover for rear brake

Figure 1. Exploded diagram of rear brake

Attachment screws

Cover

Noodle

Mounting bracket

Wedge

Arm with roller

Booster

Cover attachment screws

Figure 4. Brake bracket attached to frame

Bracket attachment bolts

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