HYDRAULIC
DISC BRAKES
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vBike is equipped with mechanical disc brakes in LENO 20, LEVO 20 and LEVO 20s and hydraulic
disc brakes in LEXO 20 and LEXO 20s. Mechanical disc brakes make you be able to stop quickly
even at high speed. In comparison to rim brake, mechanical disc brakes allow the rider to apply
much less force to the lever before the bike comes to a stop. Less hand strength leads to a reduc
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tion in muscle fatigue, particularly on longer distances. In comparison to mechanical disc brakes,
hydraulic disc brakes would be easier to actuate and more consistent and you need to apply less
pressure at the lever for an equal level of braking power.
The brakes are engaged by squeezing the brake levers towards the handlebars. This pulls the brake
cable in mechanical brake system which closes the brake caliper. In hydraulic brake system oil
pressure do the same job. The brake caliper then presses brake pads to the brake rotor which is
attached to the ebike wheels. The more you squeeze the brake lever the more force will be applied
so the ebike will slow down faster.
The right brake lever activates the brake on the rear wheel and the left brake lever activates the
brake on the front wheel. The rider should always apply the right brake lever before and while the
front brake is also being applied.
Before every riding, check the brake levers and make sure when they are fully applied, they do not
touch the handlebars. When they touch the handlebar, they need some adjustment. If you can, screw
or unscrew the barrel adjuster to increase tension in the brake cable. Otherwise ask an experienced
bicycle mechanic to adjust it for you.
It is seriously recommended not to use front brake (left brake lever) alone. If
only the front brake is applied while slowing or stopping quickly, the rider may
be bounced over the front handlebar. This could consequence in serious
harm, injury, or death. To avoid this, always apply even pressure to both
brakes when slowing down or stopping.
Because of high amount of friction between the brake pad and the rotor disc
during use, brake rotors will become hot and will stay hot after use for a short
time. Avoid touching the disc rotor exact after use.
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