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Brakes
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS | ADVANCED | 01.2022 | 1002021-01
5.3.2 Operating the disc brake
If possible, brake simultaneously with the front and
rear brakes. This gives you better control of your
e-bike and reduces the braking distance.
f Pull the brake lever towards the handlebar grip to brake
the associated wheel.
f Pull the brake lever harder or to the maximum in
order to increase or maximise the braking force
("full braking").
f Pull or release the brake lever less strongly to
reduce the braking force or to stop braking.
5.3.3 Braking in the disc brake
New disc brakes or a disc brake fitted with new brake pads
must be braked in before regular use.
f Carry out braking-in procedure away from road traffic;
if necessary, follow additional manufacturer's instruc-
tions for braking in the disc brake.
f Do not bring the e-bike to a complete stop during the
braking-in procedure, but only reduce the speed to
walking pace.
f Accelerate the e-bike to a speed of about 24
km/h and then brake sharply (to walking speed).
The wheels must not lock in the process!
f Repeat the process up to 50 times until an
increasing braking effect occurs.
f Allow brake discs and brake pads to cool down
after braking in or before the first journey.
f After braking in, check the grip width and adjust
if necessary:
The distance between the handlebar grip and the
brake lever must be at least 1 cm. It must be
possible to operate the brake lever safely while
riding (without taking the hand off the
handlebar).
f If the effect of the disc brake is insufficient after
braking in or if unusual noises are heard during
braking, contact a bicycle dealer.
5.3.4 Wear and maintenance
f Regularly check the function and operability of the disc
brake (→ Chapter 5.3.6 „Checking the disc brake“).
f Check brake pads and brake discs regularly for wear
(visual inspection).
f If you are unsure about the wear limit, consult a
bicycle dealer.
f Have the hydraulics of the disc brake checked and
serviced regularly by a bicycle dealer.
f Have the wear parts replaced by the bicycle dealer and
then have the disc brake adjusted again.
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