MEGAMO RAISE - Hydraulic Disc Brakes

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· For Cantilever and Horseshoe brakes: release the sliding cable. With one hand
press the brake pads against the rim; with the other hand pull the end of the
cable end from the retaining fork. When you release the brake pads the brake will
open. To close the brake, you must follow the instructions in reverse.
· For V-brakes: disconnect the tube from the linkage arm. With one hand, press
the brake pads rmly against the rim, and with the other hand, pull the tube back
from the common linkage arm and lift the tube..
Once disconnected, when the brake pads are released, the hose will open. To
close the brake, follow the instructions in reverse order..
LUBRICATION
• Every 3 months lubricate the brake lever pivots with synthetic lubricant, as
for the chains.
• When installing a brake cable, it must be lubricated with a thin layer of syn-
thetic lubricant.
HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES
Instead of the brake shoe pressing on the wheel rim, a pad acts on a disc which
is positioned on the front or rear reel. The disc is attached to the axle by bolts
on the left side. The brake system consists of:
- Brake lever/fluid reservoir
- Hydraulic hose
- Disc brake pad
Disc brake fluid is very corrosive. Avoid contact with skin or with the bicycle as
it will corrode the paintwork.
DANGER! Disc brakes can burn the skin. In addition, the edges may be sharp
and can cut. Avoid touching the disc or brakes when they are hot or when
rotating.
The brakes must not be applied when the disc is not inside the calipers. If the
lever is operated when the disc has been removed, the distance between the
pads will be almost zeroed by the self-adjustment, so that the disc cannot be
retted. If this happens, refer to the disc brake manual or contact your author-
ised dealer.
INSPECTION
Tighten the brake levers rmly before riding. The lever must not come into