Operation Manual

Cycle Maintenance
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7. Hold or fix the brake lever in this position.
8. Tighten the boss screw on the brake block holder by turning it clockwise,
observing the applicable torque.
9. Repeat steps 5–8 for the opposite brake pad.
10. Operate the brake lever several times until the usual pressure point is reached.
14.12.3.3 Checking the brake system
x Check the entire brake system for leaks, dirt and damage.
x Check the rims for dirt and wear.
x Carry out a stationary functionality test.
14.12.4 Disc brake
WARNING
Possible loss of eyesight on contact with brake fluid.
Risk of accident and injury!
x Wear protective gloves and safety goggles when carrying out
maintenance work on a hydraulic disc brake.
x If brake fluid gets in your eye, rinse it out with clean water
straight away.
x Contact a doctor immediately after contact with brake fluid.
CAUTION
Loss of force in the hydraulic brake system.
Risk of accident and injury!
x Have the brake fluid changed regularly by your dealer.
Disc brakes centre themselves automatically. Adjustments to disc brakes are generally
unnecessary. The brake must be readjusted or the brake disc trueness checked in case
of doubt if grinding noises are produced.
The maintenance work for mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes is largely identical.
x Refer to the notes in this chapter for details specific to hydraulic brakes.
x If you lack the necessary expertise and the tools required to adjust disc brakes,