Conway MT 2018, User Manual

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Brakes
5.3 Rim brakes
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Potential loss of eyesight if brake fluid comes in contact
with eyes.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Protect yourself from the risk of brake fluid coming into
contact with your eyes.
• If you do get brake fluid in your eyes, immediately
rinse the eyes with plenty of clean water and consult
a doctor immediately.
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Risk of injury in the event of skin contact with brake fluid.
Risk of chemical burns and poisoning!
• Avoid any contact with the brake fluid.
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In the event of contact with brake fluid, immediately
rinse the affected areas with plenty of clean water
and consult a doctor immediately.
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Bent or leaking brake cables and open connections
can cause hydraulic brakes to fail.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Do not use the bicycle if you notice damage or
leakages on the hydraulic cables or connections.
• Ask your specialist dealer to repair the brakes.
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Rim breakage as a result of wear and tear.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Ask your specialist dealer to inspect the rims at least
once a year or after riding 1000 km.
When the brake lever is operated on a mechanical rim brake, the
brake cable pulls the brake arms together and the brake pads are
pressed against the rim (see Fig. “Mechanical rim brakes”) .
When the brake lever is operated on a hydraulic rim brake, the
brake pistons within the brake unit are pushed outwards by oil
pressure. The brake shoes are thus pressed against the rim
(see Fig. “Hydraulic rim brake”) .