Flyer Mountain - Brake; Hydraulic Brakes

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turer’s instructions to determine the correct tensi-
on.www.gatescarbondrive.com/Tech/Resources
A2
Once the tension has been set correctly, tighten
the screws A1 using the prescribed torque of
8 Nm. Check that the dropout and rear wheel are
rmlyattached.
A1
17. Brake
17.1 Hydraulicbrakes
It is possible that brake uid may escape from
the system due to leaky cables and connections.
This can negatively impact the e󰀨ectiveness of
the brakes. Check the pipes and connections for
tightness before each ride.
DonotridewithyourFLYERifuidisleakingfrom
the braking system. Allow a FLYER specialist re-
tailer to undertake repair work on this part imme-
diately. The danger of your brakes failing in this
condition is very high.
Ask your FLYER specialist retailer for detailed
instructions regarding the operation and special
features of the e-bike braking system, even if you
are an experienced cyclist. Practise in a quiet,
safeareawithnotra󰀩c.
If you have any questions about assembling, set-
ting up, servicing or operating this part of your
bike, please contact a FLYER specialist retailer.
A trigger point should be clearly noticea-
bleafterapproximatelyathirdoftheway
when pulling the brake lever.
Do not start to ride if the brake lever
can be pulled up to the handlebars. In
this case, the FLYER is not safe for op-
eration. It is then essential to visit your
FLYER specialist retailer and have the
brake adjusted or repaired.
Brakes are safety-related components.
Have the setting and maintenance work
performed by your FLYER specialist re-
tailer. Only original spare parts may be
used. Otherwise it is possible that the
functionality of your FLYER e-bike may
beimpacted ordamaged. No modica-
tions of the brake system are permitted.
Do not brake continuously or too hard on
long downhill section, as your brakes
might overheat leading to reduced brak-
ing power. Alternate between applying
the front and back brake on long and
steep downhill sections to allow the oth-
er brake to cool. It is preferable to brake
sharply for a shorter time when taking
bends or if you are riding too fast. This
allows the brakes to cool down in the
meantime.
This preserves your braking power. The
only exception is if you are cycling in
slippery conditions such as on sand or
a smooth surface.Youshould then ex-
ercise great care, slowing yourself down
using the rear brake. Otherwise there is
the risk of the front wheel slipping out to
the side and causing a fall. Take regular
breaks during long downhill sections to
give the brakes su󰀩cient time to cool
down.
Do not touch the brakes for at least 30
minutes after riding as they can become
very hot.
Almost all modern brakes provide con-
siderably more braking power than was
available for bicycles in the past. Care-
fully familiarise yourself with the brakes,
practising using them and practise
emergency braking, starting on safe
groundwithnotra󰀩cbeforesettingout
intothetra󰀩c.
Look ahead while riding. Only use origi-
nal spare parts. Otherwise it is possible
that the functionality of your FLYER
e-bike may be impacted or damaged.
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