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Brakes
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Potential loss of eyesight if brake fluid comes in contact
with eyes.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Protect yourself from the risk of brake fluid coming into
contact with your eyes.
•
If you do get brake fluid in your eyes, immediately rinse
the eyes with plenty of clean water and consult a doctor
immediately.
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Risk of injury in the event of skin contact with brake fluid.
Risk of chemical burns and poisoning!
• Avoid any contact with the brake fluid.
•
In the event of contact with brake fluid, immediately rinse
the affected areas with plenty of clean water and consult
a doctor immediately.
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Bent or leaking brake cables and open connections can
cause hydraulic brakes to fail.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Do not use the bicycle if you notice damage or leakages
on the hydraulic cables or connections.
• Ask your specialist dealer to repair the brakes.
The brakes are a technical mechanism to slow the bicycle down.
The collective group of the individual parts is referred to as the
brake system.
Your bike is fitted with at least two independent brakes on the front
and rear wheel.
Depending on the bicycle model, the following types of brakes
have been installed:
–
Coaster brakes
–
Rim brakes
–
Disc brakes (hydraulic and mechanical)
–
Drum brakes
•
Use the illustrations
“Brake types” and “Brake types 1”
to
determine which type of brakes your bicycle is fitted with
(see Chapter
“Bicycle passport” on page 117
).
•
To ensure a short braking distance, you should brake using
both brakes at the same time.
