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Replacement of new brake padsBrake System
The Darfon Electronics Corp. Electrically Assisted Bikes are all equipped with mechanical disc brake of the
same level. It brings you quick and safe stop if necessary. The disc brake reacts much quicker than drum
brake particularly on slippery roads. The mechanical disc brake gives you very good braking results with
only very little force from your hands. To evenly distribute the braking force in both wheels, please brake
both wheels at the same time. The following are some notes for braking the bike:
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On a slippery road, the friction is reduced between the surface and tires. The water reduces the braking
effects of the brake shoes and disc. As a result, the braking distance will be longer and there is a risk of
accident.
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When riding on a wet surface, brake early to keep a longer braking distance. Be extra careful not to allow
the brake to lock the wheels up.
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The rear wheel may be airborne when you hit the front brake too hard, and there is a risk of accident.
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Always slow down or stop the bike with both the front and rear brakes. Carefully maintain your balance
during a sudden brake.
The motor-assisted pedals are brake-controlled (or if you stop pedaling) for interruption. If you are not yet
familiar with the braking power of the mechanical disc brake, please do so on a surface with good traction
and away from traffic. Avoid braking consecutively. When on a long down slope, use both brakes in a steady
burst of short braking actions. The brakes will cool down when you apply them intermittently. Stop the bike
at any sign of overheating. The symptoms of overheating include extra braking force required, a
concentration of burning smell and loud noises.
Allow the braking system to cool down before riding. A wet condition reduces the braking effect and easily
causes the tires to skid.
Always keep a longer braking distance on a wet road surface. Ride slowly and brake carefully.
Wearing of Brake System
The wearing of brake shoes and discs is the result of friction. The more you ride the bike in a mountainous
terrain or in rain or mud, the more worn the bike will be. The wearing of brake shoes and discs cannot be
evaluated from the brake rods alone. Therefore, it is necessary to check before riding. Always go to a
qualified distributor for replacement of brake shoes.
New brake shoes must be inserted when they reach their best braking performance. To do that, you need to
accelerate the bike up to 25km/hr (15.5mph) and apply the brakes. The replacement is done when the force
you apply to the brakes stop reducing
