Vector e-bike, Manual

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Brakes
Before using your Moto-Bike for the first time you should check the condition of both brakes. First,
carefully do some brake tests away from normal traffic, on a flat and non-slippery surface. Increase the
brake power, little by little.
Brand new braking pads require some running-in to achieve the highest levels of braking power. To do
this, accelerate the vehicle 30-50 times up to 30 km/h, and brake to stop it completely. The running-in
process ends when the manual force required to break no longer decreases.
On disc brakes, the pressure point must be stable immediately. If the pressure point is not reached after
two thirds of the brake lever’s travel, press the lever several times ( the so- called “pumping”) until the
pads touch the disc. If the pressure point changes in the output, you must go to your Vector Official
Service to purge the brake system.
Dirty brake pads and discs can significantly reduce the braking force. So do not let oil or other liquid
penetrate the brake, for example, during vehicle cleaning or lubricating the chain. You should never
clean dirty pads. They must be replaced with new ones. The discs, however, can be cleaned with a
special brake detergent or with hot water and a commonly used detergent.
To adjust the brake levers, sit in the saddle and place your hands on the levers. Adjust the tilt of the
levers so that your fingers are in a straight line with your arms when they are placed on the levers.
Move the handle on the handlebar so you can grab the end with one or two fingers.
Moisture reduces the effectiveness of the brakes and wheels skid easily. Bear in mind that the stop
travel distance is greater when wet; so reduce the riding speed and put on the brakes with care.
Check the thickness of the discs. The minimum thickness is noted on the disc itself (1.8 mm). The
thickness of the discs should not be less than this value throughout the entire friction surface.
Otherwise, you will need to change the disc immediately.
VERIFY THAT THE PRESSURE POINT HAS OCCURED BEFORE THE GRIPPING SURFACE IS PARALLEL TO
THE HANDLEBAR.
Continuous braking without interruption, especially if it is done with a single brake, can reduce the
braking power and even lead to the total failure of the brake in extreme situations.
On long downhill sections you should get used to breaking with both brakes at the same time, in a
brief and strong manner. Avoid continued braking by releasing the brake regularly after each time you
break. Stop at the first sign of overheating, i.e. if it seems that a higher manual force is required, or
there is a smell or noise. Let the brakes cool down before continuing riding.