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Brakes and brake systems are parts
that can be vital to your safety. You
should therefore service them on a
regular basis. This requires specialist knowl-
edge and special tools. Allow your specialist
retailer to do this type of work on your
pedelec! Work that is improperly carried out
is a risk to your safety on the pedelec!
No oil-based liquids should ever be
applied to brake pads, rim brake
surfaces, brake shoes or brake
discs. These substances reduce the effec-
tiveness of the brakes.
Break pad wear
Normal operation wears down
brake discs and brake pads. It is
therefore important to regularly
check the condition of your braking system
and brake pads. Replace worn brake pads
in good time!
Ensure that rims and brake discs are clean
and free of any oil.
After any work on the braking sys-
tem, perform at least one brake test
on safe, empty terrain before you
return to trafc.
Have the brake uid replaced on a
regular basis. Check the brake
shoes regularly and have them re-
placed when they are worn out.
Further information can be found in the op-
erating manual provided by the brake man-
ufacturer.
Disc brakes with hydraulic or mechanical
operation
Disk brakes:
• The wheel can be removed without any further
preparation.
• Please note: when tting the wheel, the disk
must be slotted between the brake linings of
the brake calliper and ultimately be centred
without contact.
Bedding in disc brakes
New disc brake pads and brake discs have to
be bedded in carefully before you ride the bike
for the rst time. This process optimises brake
performance.
The bedding-in process involves
sharp braking. You should be famil-
iar with braking power and the use
of disc brakes. Sharp braking without being
familiar with brake performance and the op-
eration of disc brakes, can lead to accidents
causing severe or fatal injury. If you are un-
sure, you should have a qualied bicycle/
pedelec mechanic perform the bedding-in
process for you.
Proceed as follows:
To bed in the brakes, accelerate the pedelec to
30 km/h and then bring the pedelec to a halt by
applying maximum braking. Repeat this proce-
dure approx. 20 times. For optimal results, the
wheels should not be allowed to lock.
Please do not touch the brake disc
while it is rotating or directly after
braking. Otherwise injuries or burns
may result.
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