How to adjust mongoose BMX bike brakes?

As I mentioned earlier, when it comes to bicycle brake systems, there are two types – hydraulic and cable. Of the two, hydraulic brake systems are generally better due to their higher stopping power. However, cable brake systems are easier to adjust as you can do this without having to take your bike apart. To fine tune your mongoose bmx bike’s front and back brakes, you will need to loosen the brake cable locknut located on each side of your handlebar. Use your

How to adjust mongoose geared BMX bike rear brakes?

The stock rear brake cable on a mongoose bmx bike is adjustable. Once again, you will need to remove the rear wheel. Use pliers to gently pull the brake cable away from the brake arm and guide the cable into the adjuster nut. Tighten the nut until the brake lever is firm.

How to adjust mongoose BMX bike rear brakes?

Standard brake levers on a Mongoose bike are made of plastic. You’ll want to make sure that each brake lever is straight. If one of the brake levers is slightly bent, it will stick out of the handlebar more. Try wiggling each brake lever back and forth to see if it still moves freely. If there is any resistance, replace the brake lever.

How to adjust mongoose BMX bike brake cable?

Mongoose bike brake cable is unique in that it has two cables which run down the brake levers and are attached to a coil spring in the housing. These two cables are connected to a rod. When you pull your brake lever, the spring helps push the rod, which in turn pulls the two brake cables. The spring also helps take some of the tension off the brake cable. To adjust how hard the brake cable pulls, loosen the spring and pull the brake cable some more.

How to adjust mongoose geared BMX bike brakes?

Using your hands, pull the brake lever towards you – this will create tension in the brake cable. Now, push the brake lever back towards the handlebar (to the opposite side from the cable tension). This action will take up the slack in the brake cable and allow the brake to lock on. After the brake has been adjusted to the correct length, the brake lever should return to its original position with little effort.