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Question posted by Chlogeo on March 3rd, 2014
How Do I Adjust The Rear Brakes On My Schwinn 26' Meridian?
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Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 7
... Down tube Seat post
Seat tube
Rear brake lever Handle bar
Front reflector
Handlebar stem Front brake Brake pad Front fork Front hub Wheel reflector
Pedal Tire valve Training wheel
Chain wheel Chain
Crank arm Chain stay
Rim Tire
1.1
6
©2010 Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. PARTS...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 8
Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Gear control cable
Freewheel
Wheel reflector Rim
Seat Rear reflector
Seat post Quick release
Rear Brake
ShiŌ lever Handlebar stem
Head set Head tube Top...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 9
... is more difficult with no difficulty reaching the brake levers or operating foot brakes. BEFORE YOU RIDE
SIZING GUIDE & CHART
When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are some bicycles such as you go up in size. Note that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30)
*Note that some guidelines that the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 14
... fully closed position. If your bicycle is important to carry out the following safety checks:
Brakes
• Ensure front and rear brakes work properly. • Ensure brake shoe pads are not overly worn and are correctly positioned in relation to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wear. •...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 17
...Practice gear shifts, braking, and the use items that may lose control and fall. • Maintain a comfortable stopping distance from being caught in a straight line. When braking, always apply the rear brake first, then ...pass other vehicles. • Familiarize yourself with your visibility or control of the bicycle. • Don't use of toe clips and straps, if installed. • If you...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 20
... is equipped with a front wheel hand brake, be careful to use front and rear brake simultaneously, and avoid locking up " (stop . See hand operated brakes (p. 20) for bicycles; It is OK to practice braking so that you have a combination of braking systems for more braking force is also important to the rear wheel. It is strong enough to "lock...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 21
... Assembly and Maintenance for example) and you are located on brake adjustment. (Fig. 2.12)
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Always test the brakes and be careful to pay close attention to operate front and rear brakes. As terrain changes, the rider must practice and learn how each bicycle will react differently if it is wet, or if there...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 22
...pedals. Always be avoided.
Bicycles with foot activated brakes), however, backpedaling should be sure the chain is fully engaged in the rear combined with 3 front chain rings;
Avoid shifting while standing up . With internally geared bicycles, it is OK to ... riding, and invites the possibility of numbers from 1 up on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.14)
2.14
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Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 27
... of the bicycle to install it, and take a look at a time being sure that no required parts are in the parts package be adjusted. HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
Remove all moving parts in the furthest forward position. Note that "forward" means that the threads and all protective packaging from the shifter or brake lever to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 32
... ride, please check to the other crank arm and has a left , stamped on each pedal spindle. Look for the letters "R" for right, and "L" for correct adjustment and tightness
before riding your pedals are attached correctly. cap
hand (counter-clockwise thread). The left pedal attaches to ensure your...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 36
... to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.28)
3.26
3.27 If the brake is applied. determine...brake several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel before the brake 3.28 lever reaches about 1/3 of the brake needs to move away from the rim equally when the brake is released. • When the brake is not centered. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 37
...Now follow the brake adjustments for the bearing unit. ASSEMBLY
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©2010 Adjust the brake lever adjustment barrel so that the lower cable should be adjusted by unscrewing one ...rear) brake lever. Note that the slots line up with (Caliper or U brake). If there is not already assembled, insert the cable barrel end into the bearing unit. Cable Detangler
Some freestyle bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 40
... a centered position by increasing tension on either side. If the brake pads are no brake shoe contact. (Fig. 3.35)
ASSEMBLY
Brake is correctly adjusted when: 3.35 • Both brake pads move at a time, and try squeezing and releasing the brake lever a few times to continue adjusting the brake. Brake pad aligned with the rim surface Pad and rim should...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 53
... within easy reach of your bicycle's brakes is necessary as required. The brake cable wires should be greased along their casings, at least every three months.
Squeeze each pad and the rim when the brakes are not applied. Cables should be checked for tightness at the brake lever. The correct adjustment and operation of the rider...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 54
...brake assembly to twelve months. Pad should be "toed-in"
Screw the barrel adjuster 3/4 of the way in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is required.
• Ensure that the front and rear...MAINTENANCE
0.5 - 1.0 mm
Drivetrain
The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 56
...clockwise. 3. Do not attempt service without access to get oil on the tires or rim braking surfaces.
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55 Make sure that chain tension is achieved.
• Pull ... qualified bicycle mechanic for disassembly and maintenance of the above procedure.
10 mm
Lubrication and Adjustment - 3 piece cranks 3 piece crank designs can be moved more than 10mm, the rear wheel ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 57
... a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Push the rivet almost all the way out, then back out the punch and remove the tool. If you should also be disconnected by way of the U-shaped plate is centered over any adjustment. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 58
... function correctly for each gear. The derailleur should change one cog to a specialist. Coaster Brake Hub
Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are very complex. When properly adjusted, one gear has been changed. There are similar. For the rear shifter, there will not operate otherwise. (Fig. 4.14)
4.14
MAINTENANCE
Pre-stretch the derailleur...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 59
... to the largest number indicated, disconnect the rear derailleur cable from the bicycle in relation to the cable housing. Freewheel
MAINTENANCE
Guide Pulley
Tension Pulley
High gear adjustment
screw Low gear adjustment
screw
Barrel adjuster
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Outer side of top gear Pulley
adjustment screw
Adjustment screws
SIS cable adjuster
4.16
The front derailleur should also shift...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 63
...
• Freewheel internal pawl pins are binding • Brakes out of adjustment
• Replace brake pads • Clean pads and rim • Clean/adjust/replace cables
• Adjust brake levers • Center brakes
• Brake pads worn down • Brake pads toe-in incorrect • Brake pads/rim dirty or wet • Brake arms loose
• Replace pads • Correct pads...
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