22
HP
Velotechnik
27
New braking systems, new brake pads and new
brake discs need a break-in period to achieve
maximum brake power.This period lasts for
about 30-40 stops from about 30 km/h
(20mph), which should be done in a safe area
without traffic.
Check before every ride:
●
that the braking system does not have any da
mages or leaks by activating the lever, holding
it and checking the hose connections for
possible leaks.
●
that the brake lever pressure is ok by pulling
the lever and ensuring that full braking per
formance is achieved before the lever tou
ches the handlebar. If this is not the case, ad
just the cable or change the brake pads, for
hydraulic disc brakes pull the lever several ti
mes (pump) until it feels firm.
●
the hydraulic braking system for keeping
pressure by pulling the lever, holding the
pressure and checking the hose connec
tions, bleeding screw and compensating tank
for possible leaks.
Parking brake
Always secure your trike against rolling away
when parked.
In the standard assembly, the brake levers are
equipped with a parking brake-button that
locks the pulled lever.To release the parking
brake, pull the brake lever.
As an option the trike can be equipped with a
parking brake that is operated with a thumb-
shifter mounted at the handlebar. It is connect-
ed with a V-brake at the rear wheel. Make sure
to fully open the parking brake before you
start riding.
Danger!
Always make sure that the disc and
brake pads are free of oil and grease. If these
parts are dirty please do not use your tricy-
cle.You can clean oily discs with alcohol or a
special spray. Oily brake pads have to be re-
placed. If you are in doubt, please have your
specialist dealer maintain your braking sys-
tem.
Danger!
Disc brakes can overheat on long
down hill rides, fade and fail! On down hill
rides, do not brake constantly, but in several
intervals with higher pressure. If you notice
that the brake power starts to fade, stop im-
mediately and let your brakes cool down.
Danger!
Never touch neither the brake
disc nor the brake caliper after long braking
as this may cause serious injury (risk of
burns).
