28 I General User Manual
2. Fit the xing washers onto both sides of the hub
axle. Turn the shiing arm until the projections on
the xing washers engage with the slits in the
dropouts. In this case the shiing arm can be
mounted more or less parallel to the ame fork.
Locking washer (le-hand side)
Shiing arm
Frame fork
Dropout
Locking washer
(right-hand side)
The projecting part must be on the dropout side.
Fit the xing washers so the projections precisely
engage in the slits in the dropouts on the ont or
rear of the hub axle.
3. Take up the slack in the chain and fasten the
wheel onto the ame with the cap nuts.
Cap nut
Locking washer
Tightening torque
30 – 45 Nm
4. Fit the brake arm with brake arm clamp correctly
onto the ame fork.
Brake arm
Clamp nut
Clamp screw
Brake arm clamp
Frame fork
Counter the clamp nut with a 10 mm spanner when
tightening the clamp screw for assembly of the brake
arm clamp.
Tightening torque
2 – 3Nm
Once you have installed the brake arm clamp, make
sure the clamp screw projects roughly 2 to 3mm be-
yond the clamp nut.
Brake arm clamp
Clamp screw
(M6 × 16mm)
2 – 3 mm
Brake arm
Clamp nut
5. Before using the back-pedal brake, make sure
the brake is working properly and the wheel turns
easily.
Tighten all screws to the prescribed torque as other-
wise screws could shear o and components could
come loose or detach altogether (see
Chapter 30.3
"Tightening torques for screw connections").
Thread in the brake cable and secure it or close the
quick-release brake mechanism.
Check that the brake pads make contact with the
brake contact surfaces.
Check that the brake arm is securely fastened.
Test the brakes.
