Original User Guide | Pedelec Shimano Steps E8000 Version 1
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3.6
Brakes
WARNING
Before every ride: Check the brakes. Squeeze the brake levers.
Make sure the brake quick-releases are closed. Make sure all control
cables are seated and securely engaged. Make sure the brakes begin
to engage within an inch of brake lever movement. Make sure you
apply full braking force at the levers without having them touch
the handlebar. If not, your brakes need adjustment. Do not ride the
bike until the brakes are properly adjusted by a professional bike
mechanic.
Riding with improperly adjusted brakes, worn brake pads, or wheels
on which the rim wear mark is visible is dangerous and can result in
serious injury or death.
Replace the brake pads when they reach the safe wear limit. The use of
worn brake pads can lead to serious injuries with fatal consequences.
CAUTION
Disc brake
Disc brakes: Avoid touching the brake discs
after intensive use of the brakes: they can
become very hot. Touching them may cause
contact burn injuries.
See the brake manufacturer’s instructions for operation
and care of your brakes, and for when brake pads must
be replaced. If you do not have the manufacturer’s
instructions, see your dealer or contact the brake
manufacturer.
If replacing worn or damaged parts, use only manufacturer-
approved genuine replacement parts.
Many bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted for
reach. If you have small hands or find it difficult to squeeze
the brake levers, your dealer can either adjust the reach or
fit shorter reach brake levers.
3.6.1 Three types of bike brakes
There are three general types of bike brakes: rim brakes, which operate
by squeezing the wheel rim between two brake pads; disc brakes, which
operate by squeezing a hub-mounted disc between two brake pads; and
internal hub brakes. All three can be operated by way of a handlebar
mounted lever. On some models of bike, the internal hub brake is operated
by pedaling backwards. This is called a coaster brake.
Rim brakes
Coaster brakes
Disc brakes