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12 MAINTENANCE & SERVICING
12.8 Brakes
Follow the safety instructions listed here. Any failure to follow these
safety instructions could cause you to crash while riding your bicycle,
which could result in serious and/or fatal injuries.
1. Whyte bikes are tted with hydraulic disc brakes that are intended for
single-rider use; they are not intended for multi-rider cycling equipment.
2. Ensure your brakes are installed, secured, and maintained by a qualied
bicycle mechanic. Brakes are a safety-critical component of a bicycle.
Improper installation or use of brakes can result in loss of control of
the bicycle which can lead to a crash that can cause severe injury and/
or death. Follow the instructions in the manufacturers user manual for
proper installation.
3. Whyte’s eBikes are tted with powerful braking systems. Disc brakes
offer increased stopping power over rim brakes and take less effort to
lock-up a wheel when braking. Wheel lock-up may cause you to lose
control and lead to injury. Practice braking techniques on a at level
surface prior to aggressive riding.
4. Braking effectiveness is inuenced by bicycle speed, braking force,
condition of the bike, weight of the rider, weather, terrain, and a variety
of other factors. Always ride under control. It takes longer to stop in wet
conditions. To reduce the possibility of a crash avoid locking-up your
wheels.
5. For maintenance, replacement parts or adjustment please consult your
local Whyte retailer or the manufacturers manuals.
6. Do not allow any brake uid or oil to contact the brake pads. If this
occurs, the pads are contaminated and must be replaced.
7. Do not allow any brake uid or oil to contact the rotors. If this occurs,
clean the rotors with isopropyl alcohol.
8. Do not touch disc brake rotors or callipers immediately after use; they
become very hot during use and could cause burns. Allow them to cool
prior to making any adjustments.
WARNING! Brake pads must be replaced if the total thickness
of the backing plate and pad friction material is less than 3mm.
Riding with backing plate and pad friction material less than
3mm can result in reduced braking performance, crash, and/or
death. The rotor must be replaced if the total thickness is less
than 1.55 mm, or when changing pad friction material.
INFO: Please note front and rear brake levers change sides
dependant upon country/state. Ensure you identify which brake
lever operates each brake.
WARNING: Weather conditions will change braking performance
and braking distances. Always take extra care in adverse
conditions.
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