32
HP
Velotechnik
33
Mechanical disc brakes
To readjust the brake pads you have to use the
big red knobs on each side of the brake
caliper.Adjust the inner and the outer pad
evenly. In case you are not sure, have this ad-
justment work done by a qualified bike me-
chanic.
Check your brake pads frequently as explained
in the manual supplied by the brake manufac-
turer.Worn brake pads, oily or damaged pads
must be replaced immediately by a qualified
bike mechanic.
Hydraulic brakes
Hydraulic brakes on HP V
ELOTECHNIK
bikes use
low viscosity mineral oil that, contrary to
DOT brake fluid used in cars, does not absorb
water.Thus, you don't have to change the oil.
Please read the brake manufacturer’s manual
that comes with the trike. In case of a dam-
aged hose or any leakage of oil always consult
a qualified technician in a bike shop.
Hydraulic disc brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes on the Scorpion feature
a fully automatic pad wear adjustment. Brake
pads and discs are subject to wear, therefore
regularly check the thickness of your brake
pads and discs and replace them if necessary.
The minimum thickness of the brake pad is
1 mm, of the brake disc it is 1,7 mm. For fur-
ther and more detailed information on your
disc brake model please refer to the brake
manufacturer’s manual.
Brakes
Danger!
All maintenance work on the hy-
draulic system of your brakes may only be
carried out by a qualified technician. In case
these works are carried out without the re-
quired knowledge and skills the braking sys-
tem might fail which can lead to a serious
crash.
Caution!
Never activate the brake lever
with the brake pads not in place or with the
wheel dismounted.When you transport the
bicycle without wheels always use the trans-
port clips delivered with your trike or put a
piece of cardboard in the brake caliper to
replace the disc. Carefully separate brake
pads that have moved together with a
screwdriver.
Caution!
Keep the brake lever clean. Due
to the mounting position, water and dirt can
collect inside the lever around the hydraulic
cylinder.This may lead to excessive wear or
leakage of the hydraulic system.
Danger!
If the brake pads or the brake disc
are worn out (pads: thickness less than 2,5
mm including metal back, disc: thickness less
than 1,7 mm) the pads may be torn out of
the caliper while braking.This leads to total
loss of brake power.
Danger!
The hose at the left knuckle must
not be routed under the track rod.This may
lead to snapping off the hose.The hose
should leave the caliper slope upwards and
run in a wide bow to the track rod.The zip
ties fixing the hose to the track rod must be
tightened properly to prevent it from mo-
ving.
The bow of the hose is routed under the track rod: Danger of
snapping off the hose (cf. arrow).
