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brake manufacturer.
7. If replacing worn or damaged parts, use only manufacturer-approved genuine replacement parts.
1. Brake controls and features
It’s very important to your safety that you learn and remember which brake lever controls which brake on your bike. Traditionally, the right brake
lever controls the rear brake and the left brake lever controls the front brake; but, to make sure your bike’s brakes are set up this way, squeeze
one brake lever and look to see which brake, front or rear, engages. Now do the same with the other brake lever.
Make sure that your hands can reach and squeeze the brake levers comfortably. If your hands are too small to operate the levers comfortably,
consult your dealer before riding the bike. The lever reach may be adjustable; or you may need a different brake lever design.
Most rim brakes have some form of quick-release mechanism to allow the brake pads to clear the tire when a wheel is removed or reinstalled.
When the brake quick release is in the open position, the brakes are inoperative. Ask your dealer to make sure that you understand the way the
brake quick release works on your bike (see figs. 12, 13. 14 & 15) and check each time to make sure both brakes work correctly before you get on
the bike.
2. How brakes work
The braking action of a bicycle is a function of the friction between the braking surfaces. To make sure that you have maximum friction
available, keep your wheel rims and brake pads or the disk rotor and caliper clean and free of dirt, lubricants, waxes or polishes.
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