IDEAL Bikes TARGET, Instructions For Use Manual

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BRAKES
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23 Disc brake
4
3
1
2
1
Brake disc
2
Adapter
3
Brake calliper
4
Hydraulic line
Fig. 6:
Disc brake components
23.1 Method of operation
The disc brake creates a braking effect when the brake lever is pulled to decelerate the
brake disc.
The brake disc is decelerated by the brake calliper attached to the fork or chainstay. The
brake calliper contains brake pads that are pressed against both sides of the brake disc when
the brake lever is pulled.
The force is usually transferred hydraulically. Pulling the brake lever increases the pressure
on the brake fluid in the hydraulic line. The brake fluid transfers this pressure to the brake
calliper and presses the brake pads against the brake disc, thereby braking the wheel.
Depending on the model, the braking power can also be transmitted mechanically from the
brake lever to the hydraulically-controlled brake calliper along a brake cable.