hydraulic rim brakes
To balance the wear of the brake pads there is
a turning knob at the brake lever.Turn this
knob anti clockwise to move the pads closer
to the rim.As soon as the knob doesn't turn
anymore the brake pads have to be exchanged.
Before you change the pads turn the knob
clockwise as far as it will go, back to the initial
position.
hydraulic disc brakes
M
AGURA
disc brakes feature a fully automatic
pad wear adjustment. Brake pads are subject
to wear, therefore regularly check the thik-
kness of your brake pads and replace them, if
necessary. The minimum thickness of the bra-
ke pad incl. metal backing is 2.5 mm.
34
HP
Velotechnik
mechanical disc brakes
If the brake pads are worn so far that tighte-
ning the cable tension is not sufficient, the bra-
ke pads can be mooved closer to the rotor.
Have this adjustment work done by a qualified
bike mechanic.
Check brake pad wear frequently as described
in the manual of the brake manufacturer.
Hydraulic brakes
M
AGURA
hydraulic brakes use low viscosity mi-
neral oil that, contrary to DOT brake liquid
used in cars, does not absorb water.Thus, you
don't have to change the oil. Please read the
M
AGURA
manual that comes with the bike.You
will find more detailed maintenance instruc-
tions in the manual "Workshop" that is availa-
ble for download from M
AGURA
at www.magu-
ra.com. In case of a damaged hose or any lea-
kage of oil always consult a qualified technician
in a bike shop.
Brakes
Caution!
Never activate the lever blade wi-
thout the brake pads in place and with the
wheel dismounted.When you transport the
bicycle without wheels always use the trans-
port clips delivered with your bike 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.
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 brake sy-
stem might fail which can lead to a serious
crash.
Caution!
Keep the brake cable clean where
it is not protected by the cable housing. Due
to the mounting position of the brake lever
with under seat steering, moisture and dirt
may enter the cabel and cause drag and ex-
cessive wear. Lube the ends of the cable to
protect against moisture.
Caution!
Keep the brake lever clean. Due
to the mounting position, water and dirt
could collect inside the lever around the hy-
draulic cylinder.This could lead to excessive
wear or leakage of the hydraulic system.