39
Brakes
Fig. Hydraulic disc brake
1 Hydraulic lines
2 Brake calliper
3 Brake disc
1
2
3
Ask your specialist dealer for an inspection aid to help check for
signs of wear and tear in the brake pads. Depending on the type of
your brakes, this may be the transport safety device, for example.
•
Follow all the instructions listed below for the front and rear
brakes.
1. Verify that the brake pads move backwards and forwards
in an even and symmetrical manner towards the brake disc
when you pull and release the brake lever.
•
If you can move the brake disc or if the brake pads move
in an uneven fashion, have the brakes checked by your
specialist dealer.
2. Pull the brake lever and check whether any brake fluid is
coming out from the lines, connections or onto the brake
pads.
•
If brake fluid is leaking out, do not use the bicycle.
• Ask your specialist dealer to repair the brakes.
If the disc brakes are new or if the brake pads or the brake discs
have been replaced, the disc brakes will need to be broken in (see
Chapter
“Braking with disc brakes” on page 41
).
5.5.2
operation
When an even braking power is exerted, the rear wheel will lock
more readily than the front wheel.
Depending on the bicycle model, your bicycle may be fitted with
different types of brakes on the front and rear wheels.
•
To operate the brakes, pull the brake lever towards the han-
dlebars using your fingers (see Chapter
“Brakes” on page 29
).
•
Regulate the brake action using the force you apply when pull-
ing the brake lever.
To release the brakes, let go of the brake lever.
To ensure a short braking distance, you should brake using both
brakes at the same time.
5.5.3
Settings
WaRninG
Reduced braking power or braking failure due to incor-
rectly adjusted brakes.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Adjustments to the brakes should only be carried out by
your specialist dealer.
•
If necessary, you can ask your specialist dealer to show
you how to adjust your brakes.
