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a
b
c
d
Once the abrasion of one rim has reached a certain
critical point, the rim may break under the tire pres-
sure. This can make the wheel jam or the inner tube
burst. Risk of an accident!
Keep the hydraulic brake assemblies, especially the
brake pad area, clean, as dirt can prevent the pads
from travelling back in their rest position. Check the
lines and connections from time to time for leaks.
G
Loose connections or leaky brake lines
drastically impair the braking effect. If
you find leaks in the brake system or
buckled lines, contact your CENTURION dealer.
Risk of an accident!
Functional check
Check whether the brake blocks are perfectly aligned
with the rims
(a+b)
and are still sufficiently thick. You
can judge the wear of the brake pads by the appear-
ance of grooves
(c)
. If the pads are worn down to
the bottom of the grooves, it is time to replace them.
Be sure to observe the according instructions of the
respective manufacturer.
See your CENTURION dealer and ask him to exam-
ine the remaining thickness of the rims at the latest
when you are through your second set of brake pads.
He has special measuring devices to determine the
remaining thickness of the rims
(d)
.
The brake pads must hit the rim simultaneously and
in parallel
(e)
. This setting is to prevent the brake
pads from screeching when applied.
The brake lever must always remain clear of the
handlebars. You should not even be able to pull
them all the way to the handlebars in the event of
an emergency stop
(f)
. If this is the case, however,
observe the following chapter “Synchronizing and
readjusting”.
Only a successful passing of all these points will
ensure a correctly adjusted brake.
G
Adjusting the position of the brake
blocks relative to the rims requires a
considerable degree of skill. Replacing
and adjusting the brake blocks is a job best left
to your CENTURION dealer.
G
Have your rims regularly inspected and
measured by your CENTURION dealer.
Synchronizing and readjusting
Hydraulic rim brakes are synchronized together with
the alignment of the brake pads. The position of
the brake lever where the brake starts to act, also
referred to as the pressure point, can be adjusted to
the size of the hand as well as to individual conven-
ience at the same time. Also observe in this regard
the instructions given in the chapter “Adjusting the
brake lever reach“.
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