Cube HYDE - Check Hydraulic Rim Brakes; Check Hydraulic Disc Brake

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.8.3 Check hydraulic rim brakes
1. Check that the entire brake system is
secured and screwed in correctly:
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Try to pull the brakes out of the sockets by
hand.
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It should not be possible to loosen the
brakes from the sockets by hand.
A small amount of play is normal.
2. Check your brake system seals:
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Operate each brake lever in a static position
and hold the brake lever in that position.
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Check the brake system from the brake lever
along the wires to the brakes.
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There must be no egress of hydraulic uid at
any point
3. Check the position of the brake shoes:
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With the brake applied, the brake shoes
must be in contact with the rim shoulder
along their entire length.
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The brake shoe must never touch the tyre –
even if the brake is not applied.
7.8.4 Check hydraulic disk brakes
Risk of Personal Injury and Material
Damage!
Dirty brake disks may reduce braking
eciency.
Dirty brake disks may reduce braking
eciency.
1. Pull the brake caliper alternately in all
directions.
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It should not be possible to move the
caliper.
2. Check your brake system seals:
4. Check the brake block wear.
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The brake blocks must not be worn down
in excess of the degree shown by the wear
indicator.
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Operate each brake lever in a static position
and hold it.
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Check the brake system from the brake lever
along the wires to the brakes.
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There must be no egress of hydraulic uid at
any point.
3. Check brake disk for damage:
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There must be no grooves, ruptures, deep
scratches or other mechanical damage.
4. Lift the front or rear road wheel and turn
it by hand:
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The brake disk must only have a slight axial
run-out.