How to Install a BMX Brake

This guide will walk you through the steps to install a BMX brake on your BMX bike. Follow the instructions and images step by step.

1. Insert the long cable into the brake lever.

2. Align all three openings by turning the cable tightener. Then, insert the cable into the cable tightener.

3. Close the cable tightener.

4. Position the end of the cable into the cable carriers beneath the frame, directing it towards the rear of the bike.

5. The arrangement should appear like this, underneath the frame.

6. Next, attach the short cable to the top of the brake arm.

7. Route the cable around the seat post tube.

8. Attach the end of the short cable to the lower brake arm. The cable should pass through the small hole in the bolt mounted on the brake arm.

9. Tighten the bolt on the brake arm using a 10mm spanner, so the final setup resembles the brake in the image below.

10. Attach the cable connector to the end of the long cable.

11. Tighten the cable and secure the bolt on the cable connector using a 10mm spanner.

12. Adjust the brake pads so that they are properly aligned with the edge of the rim.

13. Trim any excess cable accordingly.

14. Attach the cable ends to the cables and secure them with pliers.

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