► Driving with incorrectly adjusted brakes, worn brake pads or wheels with visible rim wear marks is
dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death.
► Braking too hard can lock a wheel, which may cause you to lose control and fall.
Sudden or excessive application of the front brake can throw the rider over the handlebars, resulting in
serious injury or death.
► Some bicycle brakes, such as disc brakes and linear-pull brakes, are extremely powerful. Familiarise
yourself carefully with these brakes and take particular care when using them.
Some bicycle brakes are equipped with a brake force regulator, a small, cylindrical device through which
the brake cable runs and which causes the braking force to be applied progressively. Such a brake force
regulator makes the initial brake lever force gentler, with progressively increasing force until full braking
power is achieved. If your bike is fitted with a brake force regulator, you should take particular care to
familiarise yourself with its performance characteristics.
Some brake force regulators are adjustable. If you like the setting of your brakes, please consult your dealer
about adjusting the brake force regulator.
Disc brakes can become extremely hot during prolonged use. Do not touch the disc brakes until they have
cooled down.
Follow the brake manufacturer's instructions for the operation and maintenance of your brakes and in the
event that brake pads need to be replaced. If you do not have the manufacturer's instructions, contact your
dealer or the brake manufacturer.
Only use original spare parts authorised by the manufacturer to replace worn or damaged parts.
There is an adjustment screw on each of the brake levers with
which the tension of the brake cable can be readjusted. Turn this
adjusting screw anti-clockwise to increase the tension and
clockwise to reduce the tension. There is a locking nut on the
adjusting screw which prevents the setting from changing by
itself.
Adjusting the brake force
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