I was not able to get brake adjustment on the recumbent foldaway bike. I attempted adjustment using the nuts on the cable ends but was unsuccessful in achieving any additional brake. Please advise

There doesn't appear to be an adjustment on either end of the cable as the cable sleeve ends look like they just push into their locating seats and click into place - but I can't see why it wouldn't be possible to take the throttle body end of the cable and make some kind of modification. I'll give you some ideas on how to do it and where to start looking (if not you'll need to buy a complete new throttle cable) -
Cable adjuster barrel clamp D4 MOTORCYCLE MOTORBIKE BIKE SCOOTER guide...


Pilfer this of a bicycle brake cable for fine adjustment and add an extra nut to lock it into place -

10pcs Bike Bicycle Motorcycle ATV Clutch Brake Cable Adjuster Screw hot...

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I would thing that it is much like a bike brake, there should be two options, first and easiest is at the hand brake there should be a screw thread with a nut on it, undo this nut a small amount and unscrew the threaded section the amount will depend on how loose the brake is start with a couple of turns try the brake and do more as needed, until your brakes are working properly again, if that is not an option (there is not threaded bar or the bar is full unscrewed) then you will need to follow the brake cable to the other end, there should be a screw holder that holds the internal metal cable loosen the screw / nut and with a pair of pliers pull the metal cable tight and tighten the screw / nut again, test brakes and adjust as needed.

this (if it is still hear when you look) is a great video guide to adjusting bike brakes, the principle is just the same., if the link is no longer active search youtube for "How to adjust bike brakes bike maintenance"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg6s596PPRY


I hope that helps, and if so please click "yes"

I would thing that it is much like a bike brake, there should be two options, first and easiest is at the hand brake there should be a screw thread with a nut on it, undo this nut a small amount and unscrew the threaded section the amount will depend on how loose the brake is start with a couple of turns try the brake and do more as needed, until your brakes are working properly again, if that is not an option (there is not threaded bar or the bar is full unscrewed) then you will need to follow the brake cable to the other end, there should be a screw holder that holds the internal metal cable loosen the screw / nut and with a pair of pliers pull the metal cable tight and tighten the screw / nut again, test brakes and adjust as needed.

this (if it is still hear when you look) is a great video guide to adjusting bike brakes, the principle is just the same., if the link is no longer active search youtube for "How to adjust bike brakes bike maintenance"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg6s596PPRY


I hope that helps, and if so please click on "yes"

At the brake handle end of the cable, on the handle bars, ther may be an adjuster that thread into the brake handle from the end of the black portion of the cable. Thread it all the way in and then turn it 2 full turn back out.
Break the nut loose that the brake cable wire goes through.
Inspect that you do in fact have usable brake pad material on the pads.
Squeeze the caliper by lifting the lever towards the black part of the cablewhile pulling on the cable to keep it tight and tighten nut.

There is a small tension nut on the cable near the brake calipers on the cable coming from the brake. Loosen that nut and squeeze or loosen the brakes to where you want them and then retighten the nut on the cable.

y don't u loosen off the brake cables..then adjust them accordinly

There should be a knurled barrel adjuster on the brake lever. Unscrew it some and your brakes should "tighten." When you have 'em where you want 'em, screw the lock ring (the big round thing on that barrel adjuster) back down against the brake lever, locking it in position.

If you can't get it tightened enough that way, you'll need to take slack out of the cable at the brake itself. Loosen the nut that holds the end of the cable in place and pull the cable tight, then tighten the nut back up. You can then fine tune using the barrel adjuster on the brake lever.

1. the other end of the brake cable with the stopper,insert to the handle brakes.there is a guided slot for it.
2.go to the brake assembly.loosen the nut and find the small hole at the shaft of the flat head bolt.insert the cable.
3. adjust the brake.pull the cable until it is in the best tension,slowly rotate the brake nut to keep the cable in place.
4. try to grip the brakes and try pushing the bike while testing the tires if it skid.try to ride it to so that your weight will be calculated with the brakes.
5. adjust the brakes by repeating the above instruction until desired brake adjustment is achieved.

Can I also get an owner's manual for the RB 251 Vital Fitness bike? My email is [email protected].
Thanks!