Brompton Brompton Electric Mk.1, Руководство пользователя

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BRAKES
You should adjust your brakes on a regular basis as they are critical to your safety. The time between
adjustments will vary depending on how often you use your Brompton; if your brake lever touches the handle
bar when you pull on it, your brakes need urgent adjustment. The brakes should be set so that the brake pads
are as close to the rims as possible without interfering with the rotation of the wheels. Adjustment is carried
out using the threaded cable stop on the brake lever. If you are unsure of how to
do this, have it adjusted by a Brompton dealer or qualified bicycle technician.
• When setting the rear brake, the bicycle should be unfolded
• When setting the front brake, do not set the pads so close that they bind on the rim when the wheel
is turned to the right or left
• Replace your brake pads if the grooves on the brake pad surface are less than 1mm deep
Keeping your rims and brake pads clean will improve your braking performance and increase the lifespan
of the pads and rims. The black residue that accumulates on the rims is a mixture of dirt, pad material and
aluminium powder worn from the braking surface of the rim, this residue is abrasive and will accelerate the
wear of the rim and pads. When cleaning the pads and rims check to ensure they are not worn out and a
worn rim or pads should be replaced immediately.
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BRAKE LEVER ADJUSTMENT
In order to achieve a comfortable and safe brake lever position, it is important to spend some time ensuring
the lever is correctly adjusted. Depending on your hand size, you can adjust the distance of the lever from
the bar; the lever can be set to be operated by one, two or three fingers.
The left and right hand levers are specifically designed for their respective positions; the lever is fitted with
the clamp bolt facing upwards (fig.22).
Fig. 22
Handlebar clamp bolt 2Nm
Barrel adjuster
Reach
adjuster
Reach adjustment
range
Bar movement
Lever body
Lever blade
Lock ring
Cable housing
IN
OUT
1. LEVER ANGLE
The range of lever angle adjustment is restricted by the cable exit path, if the lever is angled too high it will
cause problems for the operation of the brakes and in folding the bike.