Italjet Angel, User And Maintenance Manual

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ADJUSTMENTS AND L
UBRICA
TION
To adjust the lever of the front hydraulic
brake, proceed as follows:
• By means of the Allen key, rotate
the adjusting screw clockwise so as
to increase the lever torque, other-
wise rotate the screw clockwise to
reduce the torque.
ATTENTION:
Danger of falling and accidents.
The presence of oil and grease on the
brake discs reduces the braking action
and gives rise to dangerous riding situa-
tions, falls and accidents.
•
Dirty brake discs must be cleaned
immediately.
• Using your hands, pull the brake
pincers alternately in all directions.
The brake pincers should not move.
• At a standstill, operate the corre-
sponding brake lever and keep it
pressed. The compression point
must not change.
• Visually check the braking system
starting with the lever and continu-
ing with the cables and then bra-
kes. There should be no leaks of
hydraulic uid.
• Check that the brake disc is not da-
maged. It should free of notches,
breakages, deep scratches and
other mechanical damage.
• First, lift up the front wheel and then
the rear wheel and spin the wheel
with your hand. The rotation of the
brake disc should be smooth and
clean.
ATTENTION:
Danger of falling and accidents.
A too energetic action of the brake can
lock the wheels and cause the rider to
fall off the bicycle.
•
Familiarise yourself with the action
of the brakes. Start pedalling slowly
and operate the brake levers with
moderation.
• Carry out these braking exercises
on level ground where there is no
traf c.
• Gently operate the brakes simulta-
neously using the two levers.
NOTE:
The disc brakes develop full braking ac-
tion after a certain “running-in phase”.
The general rule is as follows:
•
The brakes are considered to be
“run-in” after approximately 30
complete short braking actions
from a speed of approximately 20
km/h.
• Avoid travelling long distances until
the braking system has been “run-
in”. Once the braking system has
been “run-in” you will have a very
strong braking force. A too ener-
getic action of the brake lever can
cause the wheels to lock.
Approximately 65% of the total braking
force is obtained from the front brake.
The maximum braking performance is
obtained by simultaneously operating
the two brake levers.