The Bicycle
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7.4 Brakes
Your Pedelec is equipped with a high-quality hydraulic disc
brake. The disc brake is characterized by a very good braking action
even by moisture and other bad weather conditions. The brake is
very low maintenance.
The brake consists of a brake lever with a master cylinder, a hose
cable made of plastic and the brake caliper and the disc mounted
on the hub. The brake works with a special, non-toxic mineral oil.
The oil pressure created in the brake lever by operating it is
transmitted via hose cable to the brake cylinder and effect the
contact pressure of the brake pads at the brake disc.
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Attention:
New brake pads must be run in so that they can achieve their
optimal deceleration values. By braking at least 30 times from
approximately 30 km the brake pads will achieve their maximum
brake power.
Break control: The left hand break lever control rear wheel break
and right hand break control front wheel break.
Not properly run in brakes do not reach their optimal deceleration values and
prone to vibrations and loud squeal.
The brake pads and rotors must be regularly checked for wear.
If Disc and brake pads are worn, they will need to be replaced.
Changes in the brake performance with loosing brake power or you can push
the lever through to the handlebar without any braking effect, air could come
into the brake system and this must be removed by bleeding the brake. That
and the replacement of worn brake pads and discs should be done by an
authorized dealer.
Attention! Soiled brake pads and discs can reduce the effect of the brake
substantially. Prevent in any case, while cleaning the bike and lubricating the
chain that oil or other liquids can contaminate the brake pads and brake discs.
Contaminated brake pads cannot be cleaned and need to be replaced. You can
clean the disc with brake cleaner or warm water and a little detergent if
necessary.
For more information on brake, brake pad and brake disc and the wear limit of
them, read the operation manuals supplied by the manufacturer.
