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► MTB Brakes
MTBs use hydraulic disc brakes. As brakes are vital to your safety, please allow
your dealer to carry out any work on your braking system. Please also consult the
brake manufacturer' s manual.
► Adjusting your brakes
The need to (re-) adjust your brakes may become necessary after having carried out
various forms of work on your braking system. However, even in the case of normal
operation, there is always abrasion between the braking components which results
in an increased leverage being necessary before braking sets in. As an immediate
and exact braking reaction is decisive for your safety, the lever must always be
correctly adjusted.
A correctly adjusted brake should not drag
when the lever is not pulled; on the other hand,
you should never be able to squeeze the brake
lever all the way through to the handlebars. The
full braking effect must be reached at a much
earlier lever position! For correct adjustment
details, please consult your brake manufac-
turer' s manual.
This manual also contains a manufacturer's instruction supple-
ment. Please read this carefully before your first ride, or find the
information online.
The addresses can be found in the list in chapter 10 of this
manual.
► Hydraulic disc brakes
Important: The disc can become very hot, particu-
larly when braking on long downhill stretches. To
prevent this, you should avoid constant partial
braking. Incorrect braking may lead to brake
failure. Hydraulic brakes are extremely efficient
and, at the same time, need relatively little mainte-
nance.
Avoid touching the brake disc, it may still be very hot some time after braking.
The hydraulic lines must always be undamaged and intact.
Important: Open connectors or leaking linkages can lead to a severe loss of
braking power. Examine your braking system regularly, if you find leakage or
damaged brake lines, please consult your dealer.
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