KALYSO – KALYSO HY – KALYSO NV manual
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2.3.2
Rear V-Brake
(Kalyso)
:
The rear brake is operated by the right handle on the handlebar.
As with the front brake (see section
1.3.1
), tighten the nut on the brake handle fully. This adjustment will
enable you to compensate later for the natural loosening of the brake cable.
Loosen the cable clamp (see the photos for adjusting the front brake) and pull the cable until the pads are
touching the wheel rim.
Tighten the cable clamp (pay particular attention to each end of the tubing which must fit easily into the rigid
connectors on the brake handle and V-Brake).
The pads are in the right position when they are an equal distance from the wheel rim. The final adjustment is
made by tightening the screws on the brake shoes with a screw driver (a distance of about 0.1 to 0.5 mm
from the wheel rim).
W
ARNING
!
IN WET WEATHER OR ON DAMP GROUND
,
THE BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASES
.
2.3.3 Hydraulic brakes (
Kalyso Hydraulique
and
Kalyso Nuvinci
models):
Your e-bike is equipped with front and rear hydraulic disc brakes. The maintenance of this system must be
carried out by a specialist. Nevertheless, here are a few recommendations:
-
Periodically check the condition of the lining on the brake pads. It is important to avoid leaving this
until the last minute, because if the lining is damaged, the disc rubs against the metal of the pads and
damages them.
Here are 2 ways to monitor the wear and tear on your pads:
o
By sound: the braking sound will be more metallic when the lining is worn.
o
By sight: you can see the thickness of the lining when looking from the front of the calliper.
-
Periodically check the cleanliness and wear of the discs. Use alcohol or water to clean the discs.
-
Completely avoid any contact with greasy substances on the disc and pads. The pads will
absolutely
have to be changed. (They are porous and will absorb the greasy substance).
A
S A GENERAL RULE
,
THE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKING SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED BY NON
-
EXPERTS
.
W
E
RECOMMEND THAT YOU CALL A SPECIALIST SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT WHAT TO DO
.
Disc
Pads
