c) Brake Bed-In and adjustments
Both brakes on your Phantom are high performance Avid Hydraulic Disc Brakes. No adjusting is required as hydraulic brakes
self-adjust. They have powerful stopping power but must be bed in for maximum performance. Please review the following
guideline and you can also refer to the included Avid brake guide included with your starter kit. If you are unsure as to a
component or installation procedure, please contact your local authorized dealer or Prodeco Technologies.
AVID SAFETY INFORMATION
Brakes are a safety-critical item on a bicycle. Improper setup or use of brakes can result in loss of control or an accident,
which could lead to a severe injury.
Avid brakes are a performance product that offers increased stopping power over brakes that you may be used to. This
greater power requires less effort to lock-up a wheel when braking. A wheel lock up might cause you to lose control and
possibly cause injury. It’s your responsibility to learn and understand proper braking techniques. Consult the owner’s
manual for your bicycle and a professional bike dealer.
ALWAYS RIDE UNDER CONTROL
Remember, it takes longer to stop in wet conditions. To reduce the possibility of an accident and minimize trail erosion,
you should avoid locking-up your wheels.
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
If you do not understand the instructions, have the adjustments done by a professional bicycle mechanic.
Disc brakes are OIL SENSITIVE! Do not spray any solvents or lubricants in the vicinity of the rotors or brake pads.
NEVER touch the pad surface or rotor surface with your fingers. Doing so will significantly degrade braking performance.
AVID WARNING
Do not touch the braking surface of any rotor with your bare hands, because the oils from your fingers will degrade its
performance. Always wear gloves, or handle the rotor by its spokes. Disc brakes become very hot during use. Do not
touch the caliper or rotor immediately after use. Make sure the brake has cooled down before making any adjustments.
Hydraulic brake information
Use only DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 fluids with Avid brakes. DOT 5.1 fluids provide enhanced braking performance.
Do not use a fluid other than DOT fluids suggested. Doing so will damage the system make the brakes unsafe
to use.
DOT fluids will damage painted surfaces. If any fluid comes in contact with a painted surface (i.e. your frame),
wipe it off immediately and clean with isopropyl.
Do not allow any brake fluid to come in contact with the brake rotors. If this occurs, clean the rotors with
isopropyl alcohol.
Do not allow any brake fluid to come in contact with the brakes pads. If this occurs, the pads are contaminated
and must be replaced.
Used DOT fluid should be recycled or disposed of in accordance to local and federal regulations.
NEVER pour used DOT fluid down a sewage or drainage system or into the ground or a body of water.
Before each ride
Check houses for signs of wear. Squeeze the brake lever firmly and check for proper brake function. Check pads for wear
and replace if necessary. Ensure rotors are free of foreign substances and oils.
Pad Break In and Noise
It may take anywhere from 20 to 40 complete stops to break in Avid pads. You may begin to notice an increase in
braking power after the first ride. Brake noise can occur not only during the break-in period but off and on throughout the
life of the brake pads. Noise is dependent upon factors such as brake setup, rider weight, riding style, braking style, and
riding conditions (i.e. dust, soil, and contamination of friction surfaces).
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