3. INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT Mongoose/KXR 90/50 BRAKEN LEVER FREE PLAY (DRUM BRAKE) The brake lever free play (A) should be adjusted to 10~20 mm (0.4~0.8 in) at the tip of the brake lever. FRONT BRAKE FREE PLAY ADJUSTMENT Loosen the upper lock nut and fully turn in the adjusting bolt. Loosen the lower lock nut. Turn the lower adjusting bolt until specified free play is obtained. Tighten the lower lock nut. Lock Nuts Adjusting Bolts While applying the front brake, turn out the upper adjusting bolt until the upper and lower cable lengths (A) are equal. The cable joint will become vertical. Tighten the upper lock nut. REAR BRAKE FREE PLAY ADJUSTMENT Turn the adjusting nut on the brake hub in direction A to decrease play, and in direction B to increase play. 3-13