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CHAPTER FOUR
Inspection, Adjustment & Lubrication
Introduction
The hand brake system on the Dash and Dash Pro
allows you to control the speed of the child carrier,
but is primarily used as a parking brake. If you are
unsure of the brake adjustment, or suspect any
problem, do not walk the child carrier. Take the child
carrier to your Trek dealer for service.
Inspection
Before every use make sure the brake is working
properly. Check that the brake pads are in proper
position (Figure 4.21). Check that there is no oil,
grease, or other dirt on the rims.
Every month check the 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 the brake cable or housing which do not pass
inspection.
Every month, inspect the brake pads for wear.
Brake pads have shallow grooves in their braking
surfaces. If any of these grooves are less than 2 mm
deep, replace the pads.
Every 3 months tighten the following bolts:
Pad fixing (Figure 4.20): 40-60 lb·in (4.5-6.8 Nm)
Caliper fixing:
70-85 lb·in (7.9-9.6 Nm)
Arm fixing:
70-85 lb·in (7.9-9.6 Nm)
Lever clamp (Figure 4.19): 40-60 lb·in (4.5-6.8 Nm)
Pad and rim should be
parallel
Brake pad aligned with
the rim surface
Direction of rim
rotation
Figure 4.21- Brake pad alignment
0.5 - 1mm toe in
Figure 4.19- Brake lever
Lever
clamp
bolt
Barrel
adjuster
Cable
clamp
bolt
Pad fixing bolt
Figure 4.20- Caliper rim brake
HAND BRAKE
Quick-
release
