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3. Operation
The pressure must be steady when the brake levers are pressed. The brake levers must not decrease further under pressure. If this occurs, it may
show a serious malfunction. In such case visit your Drill dealer immediately.
Moisture reduces braking efficiency. The stopping distance is longer when it is wet and slippery. Dirty or greasy brake pads and discs can
significantly reduce braking force. Therefore, make sure that no oil or other similar fluid gets into the brakes, for example when lubricating the
chain. Never wash the brake pads impure by oil and always replace them with new ones. On contrary, the discs may be washed with a special
brake cleaner, or hot water and a conventional cleaner.
Contact an authorized service center to adjust the brake levers correctly.
Continuous braking can reduce braking efficiency and even lead to extreme brake failure in extreme situations due to overheating. Do not
touch the disc or the brake caliper after a long downhill run to avoid burns. Learn to brake with both brakes at the same time! Stop at the first
signs of overheating, i.e. when the brakes appear to be defective or when more force is required to brake, or smell or hear strange noise. Allow
the brakes to cool before continue riding.
