Operation Manual

Carry out a visual inspection from the brake lever along the lines up to the brakes. No hydraulic fluid

should escape at any point. Moreover, the resistance/pressure point on the lever must not fall.

4. Inspect the brake disc for damage. It must not exhibit any dents, cracks, deep scratches or other me-

chanical damage.

5. Raise the front and rear wheels alternately and turn the wheel by hand. The brake disc must run

smoothly.

6. Inspect your brake discs for soiling, in particular for oil and grease. Clean the soiled brake discs imme-

diately (see section 14.2, How to clean and care for your bike).

7.8.3 Checking the hydraulic rim brakes

1. Carry out a visual inspection of the screw connections of the entire braking system. All screws must be

tight.

2. Try to pull the brakes out of the shoes with your hands. It must not be possible to pull the brakes blocks

out of the shoes by hand.

3. Pull the respective brake lever with the bike at a standstill and hold the brake lever in this position.Carry

out a visual inspection from the brake lever along the lines up to the brakes. No hydraulic fluid should

escape at any point. Moreover, the resistance/pressure point on the lever must not fall.

4. Press both brake levers.

• All brake shoes must contact the rim flank with practically their whole surface area.

• In no position, i.e. even when the brakes are not applied, may the brake shoes touch the tyres.

5. Carry out a visual inspection of the brake blocks. The brake blocks must not be worn beyond the wear

indicator.

6. Carry out a visual inspection of the brake position. The brake shoes must have the same distance to the

rim on both sides.

7.8.4 Checking the rim brake with cable (MTB version)

1. Carry out a visual inspection of the brake cables and their clamping.

• The brake cables must not be damaged or corroded.

• The brake cables of cable brakes must be clamped over the entire width of their cable clamping.

2. Carry out a visual inspection of the screw connections of the entire braking system. All screws must be

tight.