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Disc brakes
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
Disc brakes may become very hot when in use.
• Do not touch the brake discs directly after coming to
a stop. Wait until the brake discs have cooled off.
NOTICE:
Ask your specialist dealer for help with checking for
signs of wear and tear in the brake pads. Depending on the
type of your brakes it can be the transport safety device, for
example.
1. Check the brake pads for wear and tear.
• If in any doubt, ask your specialist dealer to show you
how to assess signs of wear.
2. Take hold of the brake disc and, by moving it backwards
and forwards, check that it sits on the wheel without any
play.
3. Verify that the brake pads move backwards and forwards
in an even and symmetrical manner towards the brake
disc when you pull and release the brake lever.
• If you can move the brake disc or the brake pads move
in an uneven fashion, have the brakes checked by your
specialist dealer.
Brake cable
1. Pull on the brake lever several times and check that the
brake cable is securely hooked and whether any scratch-
ing sounds can be heard.
2. Check for damage to the casing or torn filaments
(visual check).
• Have your faulty brake cables replaced immediately by
your specialist dealer.
Hydraulics
• Pull the brake lever and check whether any brake fluid is
coming out from the lines, connections or onto the brake
pads.
• If brake fluid is leaking out, do not use the bicycle.
• Have the brakes repaired by your specialist dealer.
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