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Inspection,
Adjustment
& Lubrication
BRAKE SYSTEM
Introduction
Your jogging stroller comes with 2 separate braking mechanisms. The first braking
mechanism is a foot activated parking brake that locks both wheels. The parking brake is
located at the center of the axle and is activated by pushing the plunger down (Fig. 21).
To deactivate the brake you must lift the plunger. The second braking mechanism is a
hand activated caliper jogging brake that 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. 22). 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. 23).
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. 22).
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
Fig. 22
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Fig. 21