Chariot Carriers Cavalier - Manual (Page 14)

THREE
Inspection,
Adjustment
& Lubrication
BRAKE SYSTEM
Introduction
The brake system allows you to control the speed of your jogging stroller, but is
primarily used as a parking brake when desired to prevent the jogging stroller from
moving. The brake system can be difficult to adjust properly without the proper tools and
training. If you are unsure of the brake adjustment, or suspect any problem, do not walk
your jogging stroller. Take your jogging stroller to your Chariot dealer for service. If you
need more specific information regarding your brake system, contact your Chariot dealer.
Inspection
Before every walk make sure your brake is working properly. Before every walk check
that the brake pads are in proper position (Fig. 21). Your rims are part of the braking
system, so keep them clean at all times. Check that there is no oil, grease, or other dirt
on the rims.
Every month check your jogging stroller’s brake cable and housing. Check the cable for
kinks, rust, broken strands, and frayed ends. Check the housing for bent ends, cuts,
stretched coils, and wear. Replace any part of your brake cable or housing which do not
pass inspection.
Every month, inspect your brake pads for wear. Brake pads have shallow
grooves in their braking surfaces to channel water from the rim. If any of
these grooves are less than 2 mm deep, replace the pads.
Adjustment
Adjust the brake pads so they are 1.5 mm to 2 mm away from the rim
when the brakes are not applied. This is done by turning the barrel
adjuster on the brake caliper (Fig. 22). To bring the pads closer to the
rims, turn the adjusting barrel counter-clockwise. To move the pads away
from the rim, turn the adjusting barrel clockwise.
If the pads cannot be adjusted close enough to the rim in this manner,
loosen the cable anchor bolt until the cable is loose. Screw the barrel
adjuster all the way in clockwise. Hold the brake pads against the rim,
and re-tighten.
To adjust the alignment of the brake pads, loosen the brake pad fixing
bolt and align the pad so that the pad surface and the rim surface meet
correctly (Fig. 21).
When adjustment is complete, tighten the pad fixing bolt. After the
brakes are adjusted, test the brakes by applying maximum braking force
to the levers. Ensure that the cable does not slip, that the pads close
toward the rim at right angles, and that the pads do not contact the tire.
If you are unsure of the brake adjustment, or suspect any problem, do
not walk your jogging stroller. Take your jogging stroller to your Chariot
dealer for service. It is strongly recommended that adjustment of critical
components such as brakes be done by your Chariot dealer.
Pad and rim should be
parallel
Brake pad aligned with
the rim surface
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Barrel
adjuster
Cable
anchor
bolt
Pad fixing bolt
Fig. 23
Lever clamp bolt
Fig. 22
Fig. 21
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