BRAKES
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20.4
Breaking in disc brakes
If a disc brake is new or has been fitted with new brake pads, always break it in before using
your bike regularly.
• Make sure that you
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break in your disc brake away from road traffic,
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follow any additional manufacturer’s instructions for breaking in your disc brake,
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always remain seated on the saddle when braking for safety reasons and
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do not brake your bike to a complete standstill, but simply reduce the speed to a
walking pace as described below.
• Accelerate your bike to a speed of around 24 km/h and then brake hard and evenly to
a walking pace. The wheels must not lock!
• Repeat this process up to 50 times. You will notice that the brakes become more effec-
tive after each braking action.
• Allow the brake discs and brake pads to cool down after the breaking-in process or
before your first ride.
• After breaking in the disc brake, check the gripping distance of the brake levers and
adjust, if necessary:
• The distance between the handlebar grip and the brake lever must be a minimum of 1
cm and you must be able to operate the brake lever safely while riding without taking
your hand off the handlebar.
• If the disc brake does not operate effectively after being broken in or if you hear unusual
noises when braking, contact your specialist dealer.
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