User Guide

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Disc brakes
For disc brakes where the pads contact a disc attached to the wheel hub the pads
should be .25 to .75 mm away from the disc when the brakes are not applied. Always be
careful inspecting disc brakes, as they may become hot after use. As with other rotating
parts on a bicycle, avoid placing your fingers in the disc rotor.
Coaster brakes.
The brakes should engage with less than 60 degrees backwards rotation of the cranks
(1/6 revolution). If your brakes do not firmly engage, take your bike to your Fisher dealer
for service.
Also refer to Use your brakes carefully found on page 11 of this section under
Ride safely.
WARNING
If your brakes are not working properly, do not ride your bicycle.
Refer to the Brake System section of Chapter 3 or take your
bicycle to your Fisher dealer for service.
Initially practice using your brakes at slow speed. Overuse of any
brake system can cause loss of control resulting in personal injury.
Refer to ‘Use your brakes carefully’ and ‘Be careful when riding in wet
conditions’ both found on page 11 of this section under ‘Ride safely.’
The cooling fin and hub shell of Shimano Inter-M roller brakes, or disc
brakes, can get very hot and could cause burns. Do not touch the
rotor (brake disc) or hub shell for at least 30 minutes after braking.
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Guide for
Safe Road
Riding