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BRAKES
Regularly check the brake hoses and connections for leaks
while pulling on the lever. In the case of brake fluid leakage,
contact your Early Rider dealer immediately. A leak in the
brake lines can render the brake ineffective.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
Disc brake pads are subject to wear, depending on usage
and conditions. Brake pads must be replaced if the total the
thickness of the backing plate and braking surface is less than
2mm. We recommend replacing pads with the same organic
compound to maintain performance.
Before riding the bicycle, check that the braking surface thick-
nesses are 0.5 mm or more. If noise occurs when the brakes
are operated, it may indicate that the brake pads have worn
down to their usage limit. After checking that the brake system
has cooled down sufficiently, check the brake pad thicknesses.
Replace the brake pads if the pad wear indicators are visible.
Be careful not to allow any oil or grease to get onto the rotor
and brake pads, otherwise the brakes may not work correctly.
If any oil or grease do get on the pads, you should replace the
pads. If any oil or grease gets on the rotor, you should clean
the rotor. If this is not done, the brakes may not work correctly.
IMPORTANT STUFF
Disc brakes can reach a very high operating
temperature. Do not touch them, especially after a
long descent, as you can burn yourself.
SIMPLE MAINTENANCE
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CENTRALISING YOUR BRAKE
You may periodically need to ‘centralise’ your brakes. To do
this, loosen the 2 calliper bolts so the calliper is free to move,
pull the brake lever to the handlebar and re tighten the calliper
bolts to 6-8 Nm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE TIPS,
PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE RELEVANT DISC BRAKE USER
GUIDE FROM EARLYRIDER.COM
2mm
BACKING PLATE
BRAKING SURFACE
