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Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING Subsection 04 (TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE SYSTEMS)
BRAKE SYSTEM MECHANICAL BRAKE
SYMPTOM CONDITION TESTINSPECTION BRAKE DOES NOT ADJUST AUTOMATICALLYNORMAL USE1Check ratchet wheel springaBroken ratchet wheel spring tabReplace2Check mobile pad studaStud rotates in padReplaceSYMPTOM CONDITION TESTINSPECTION BRAKE HANDLE DOES NOT RETURN COMPLETELYNORMAL USE1Check brake return springaBroken return springReplace2Check if brake cable moves freely in its housingaBrake cable movement is limited due to oxidation or dirt accumulationReplace3Check distance between brake lever and caliperaDistance is too wideAdjust according to specifications (refer to TRANSMISSION)SYMPTOM CONDITION TESTINSPECTION BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOISYNORMAL USE1Check brake pad thicknessaPads are worn outReplace2Check keykeywayaKeykeyway is worn outReplace parts