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WARNINGS
RIM BRAKE OVERHEATING HAZARD:
Rim brakes used in normal conditions work fine. When used for long periods of continuous
braking in mountainous terrain, rim brakes will heat the wheel rims. Heat build up in the
rim can overheat the air in the inner tube, possibly resulting in a tire blowout. WHEN
DESCENDING A LONG DOWNHILL, APPLY YOUR FRONT AND REAR BRAKES TOGETHER IN AN
“ON AGAIN, OFF AGAIN” METHOD ALLOWING BRIEF PERIODS IN BETWEEN FOR THE BRAKE
SYSTEM TO COOL. STOP, ENJOY THE VIEW and LET THE SYSTEM COOL.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE OVERHEATING HAZARD :
Hydraulic brakes used in normal conditions work fine. When used for long periods of
continuous braking in mountainous terrain, hydraulic brakes will heat the hydraulic brake
fluid. Heat build up in hydraulic brake fluid can cause brake fade possibly resulting in partial
or complete loss of braking.
WHEN DESCENDING A LONG DOWNHILL, APPLY YOUR FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
TOGETHER IN AN “ON AGAIN, OFF AGAIN” METHOD ALLOWING BRIEF PERIODS IN BETWEEN
FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO COOL. STOP, ENJOY THE VIEW and LET THE SYSTEM COOL.
CLOSED HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS:
Closed hydraulic brake systems are not suitable for use with tandems. The brake fluid
expansion in a closed hydraulic system can cause the brake pads to close, causing drag on
the disc rotor and possible locking of the brakes in extreme conditions.
DO NOT USE A DISC BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH USES A “CLOSED” HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ON ANY
TANDEM BICYCLE. Consult your authorized Cannondale retailer for advice about adding
mechanical (non-hydraulic) or “open” system hydraulic disc brakes to your tandem.
BRAKE MODIFICATIONS:
Do not modify the frame or fork to install a brake system. Do not change forks. Do not
use caliper mounting adapters or brackets. The incredible braking forces which can be
produced by a disc brake, especially on the front wheel of a tandem, can bend or break a
fork, frame , adapter or bracket which has not been designed and tested to withstand such a
load. NEVER MODIFY YOUR TANDEM FRAME OR FORK TO INSTALL A BRAKE SYSTEM.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IF YOUR IGNORE THESE
WARNINGS.
