IDEAL Bikes TARGET, Instructions For Use Manual

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BRAKES
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NOTE
Risk of damage!
Depending on the intensity of use, the brake pads on the disc brake can "glaze
over" as time goes by, possibly reducing the braking effect and generating
disturbing noises (squeaking). Glazing-over can also occur when you make an
emergency stop with new brake pads. You may also damage the disc brake
components when fitting or removing the corresponding wheel.
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When going down hill for longer distances, regularly perform abrupt, relatively
hard braking actions to "release" the glazed-over brake pads. Always make sure
that you can perform the cycling or braking manoeuvre in question without risk.
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If the disc brake and/or your bicycle is new or after the brake pads have been
replaced, bed-in the disc brake away from road traffic before using your bicycle
regularly
˃ Chap. 23.3 "Bedding in disc brakes" on page 41
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Always contact your specialist dealer to have them remove or install a wheel
with a disc brake fitted to its hub.