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. Always make sure that the brake system does not have any leaks by activating the
lever blade, holding it and checking the hose connections and reservoir cover for eventual
leaks. (Also see page 11)
4.
Always protect your rotors and brake pads from oil and lubricants (e.g. by lubricating
your chain). Avoid detergents and soap on the brake pads. Contaminating the pads with oil
and lubricants will cause a permanent loss of braking power. Such contaminated pads can
no longer be used and should be replaced! Clean a contaminated rotor with MAGURA disc
cleaner, dishwater or alcool. See further hints about changing the brake pads on pages 12-
13.
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. Release your brake lever and check whether your wheel moves freely and without
drag. Check eventually whether the wheels are correctly mounted and if the quick release
skewers are tightened sufficiently. (Also see page 9)
6.
Are your tires in a good condition, and have they enough air pressure? Test this with
your fingers. Lift up your bike and turn the wheels of your bike. An insufficient rotation
might be due to damaged tires, broken axles and/or broken spokes.
7.
Pick up your bike and let it drop from a moderate height. Listen for any rattling noi-
ses. If any are heard check the bearings and all screwed connections.
8.
Always follow the instructions given in the owner’s manual of your bicycle.
Never use your bicycle if any of the points mentioned above relate to your bicy-
cle! Consult a professional bike mechanic if you feel unsure. A faulty bicycle may
result in serious accidents with possible fatal injuries of the rider! Be careful to
check always to check the following points:
In case of a disc brake equipped bicycle you should always keep in mind the fol-
lowing points:
Never activate the lever blade without the brake pads in place and the wheels
mounted. In case this should have happened see page 10 of this manual.
Never throw away the transport device, which has been delivered with the brake.
Always clip it between the brake pads whenever the wheel is removed (e.g. transport
of the bike).
Always carefully remove wheels. Make sure that the rotors are not damaged, deformed
or contaminated with lubricants.
If the bike is transported upside-down squeeze (with mounted wheel or transport
device!) the lever blade before, hold pressure and fix the blade in
this position with a rubber band or a cable tie.
During transport in an aircraft you can leave your brake as it is, e.g. you do not
have to empty it.
4. Transport of the bicycle
