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wheel when braking. Be careful as a locked wheel can result in loss of control of the bicycle and
can cause injuries.
• Brakes are essential for the safe use of a bicycle. The improper setup and use of the brakes can
make you lose control and cause an accident, with unpredictable consequences and potentially
serious injuries.
• Disc brakes get VERY hot when used. WARNING: NEVER touch the caliper or the rotor immedi-
ately after use. Make sure the brakes have cooled down before working on them.
• The brake rotors must be installed on wheels that are suitable for this type of brake system. A
wheel with an insufficient spoke section or with a radial spoke lacing can break under normal use
of the braking system and cause serious injury or an accident. Check with your wheel manufac-
turer BEFORE installation to ensure compatibility.
• Check the spoke tension and condition frequently. A damaged spoke may break suddenly and
interfere with the braking system. This may result in serious personal injury or accidents. The bike
frame or fork must be suitable for mounting the braking system.
• Only use products recommended in this manual, otherwise you can damage the system and the
brakes will be unreliable and potentially dangerous.
• Before every ride, make sure there are no fluid leaks in the system by applying the lever and
holding it down as far as it will go. Check the hose connections and the brake fluid reservoir for
any leaks. Consult a professional mechanic if there are fluid leaks. A fluid leak can cause a serious
accident!
• TO PROVIDE THE BEST PERFORMANCE, THE BRAKE REQUIRES A BREAK-IN PROCEDURE.
• Do NOT touch the surface of the disc rotors with your bare hands as the natural oils on your skin
can compromise performance. Always wear clean latex gloves when handling the disc rotors.
• Test the brakes and your braking technique on flat and even ground before using the bike in
more severe conditions.
BRAKING SYSTEM SAFETY RULES
• All maintenance operations must be carried out solely by authorized FORMULA SRL personnel.
• FORMULA SRL braking devices have been designed for use on two-wheel vehicles with human
propulsion only. Any other application is dangerous and may result in the failure of this product.
FORMULA SRL declines any and all responsibility for the safety of this product if used for an ap-
plication other than which it is intended.
• The user is responsible for learning and using the correct braking technique; consult the Owner’s
Manual of the bicycle, ask a professional bicycle dealer for advice, or contact FORMULA SRL for
additional details and recommendations.
• Do not change or modify the parameters of the braking system to obtain other performances
than those established by the manufacturer.
• Before use, check to ensure the front brake lever is on the side of the handlebars you are ac-
customed to having it on. If the lever is on the other side, sudden braking can cause you serious
injury. Have a professional mechanic swap the position of the levers if they are incorrect.
• A high braking load (total weight over 100 Kg and an incline of over 15%) will mean a necessary
reduction in your speed and the use of both brakes when braking.
• Before each use, check all fasteners for correct torque. Torque ratings are supplied in this manual
and an appropriate torque wrench is required to perform this check (pp. 22-23-24-25-26-27-29-
30).
• The frame and the fork of the bicycle must be suitable for this type of braking system. The sup-
