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Original User Guide | Pedelec Shimano Steps E8000 Version 1
WARNING
Practice braking and riding with assistance in a safe place before
venturing into traffic. The braking action may be stronger or weaker
than you are used to. Serious accidents can happen if you do not
familiarize yourself with the braking action. Practice until you feel
confident enough. Dismount if you are unsure about a situation.
Rim brake
Rim brakes: Avoid continuous braking on long
downhill stretches. It can can lead to a loss
in braking power and/or damage to the tires.
Brake intermittently with intervals in between
to allow the airflow to cool the braking
system. If necessary, make regular stops to
ensure adequate cooling.
Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock up a wheel, which
could cause you to lose control and fall. Sudden or excessive applica-
tion of the front brake may pitch the rider over the handlebars, which
may result in serious injury or death.
3.6.2 Braking
WARNING
Make sure that your hands can reach and squeeze the brake levers
comfortably. If your hands are too small to operate the levers
comfortably, consult your dealer before riding the bike. The lever
reach may be adjustable; or you may need a different brake lever
design.
The shorter the brake lever reaches, the more critical it is to have
correctly adjusted brakes, so that full braking power can be applied
within available brake lever travel. Brake lever travel insufficient to
apply full braking power can result in loss of control, which may result
in serious injury or death.
To make sure that you have maximum friction available, keep your
wheel rims and brake pads or the disk rotor and caliper clean and free
of dirt, lubricants, waxes or polishes. The braking action of a bike is a
function of the friction between the braking surfaces.