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6 Brakes
Adapt your driving and speed to the weather and road conditions. In wet conditions the performance
of the brakes may reduce and the braking distance may increase. If you operate the front brake too
heavy, this may lead to somersaulting. Therefore, we strongly advise you to brake simultaneously via
the left-hand and right-hand levers.
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Use the left brake lever for the front wheel carefully at high speed.
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Adapt the braking force to the riding situation.
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Always brake simultaneously with both brakes.
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Use the rear brake with care.
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Incorrect brake pads may lead to reduced or increased brake performance or to brake failure.
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Only replace brake components with original spare parts.
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Carqon is equipped with two disk brakes which take independent effect on the front wheel and the
rear wheel. Over a short braking distance, brake evenly with both brakes.
Warning
: If you notice that the effect of the brake is low, have the brake
system checked by a Carqon dealer.
6.1 Checking the brakes
Carry out the following instructions for the front wheel brake and the rear wheel brake;
1.
Check that all the screws in the braking system are firmly screwed.
2.
Check whether the brake lever is torque-proof against the handlebar.
3.
Check whether there is still at least 1 cm/0.4” of clearance between the brake lever and the
handle when the brake lever is fully deployed. If the clearance is less than 1 cm/0.4”, have the
brake system checked by a Carqon dealer.
4. Check the extent of the wear to the brake pads. Ask a Carqon dealer to explain how you can
check for wear.
5.
Check by gently moving the brake disc back and forth whether or not the brake disc sits on the
front or rear wheel and is backlash-free.
6. Check whether the front wheel or rear wheel is blocked when the brake is deployed.
If you discover loose screw connections, have the screw connections tightened by a Carqon dealer.
