Operation Manual

Cycle Maintenance
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14.12.1 Rim brakes in general
The following instructions apply to mechanical and hydraulic rim brakes.
14.12.1.1 Checking a brake pad
NOTE
Damage to the rim by the brake block holder due to worn brake
pads.
Risk of damage!
x Immediately replace the brake pad, or the brake block holder
if necessary, when pads are worn.
x Contact your dealer if you lack the necessary expertise and
the tools required to replace the brake pads, or the brake
block holders if necessary.
NOTE
Damage to tyres or spokes due to incorrectly adjusted brake
block holders.
Risk of damage!
x Adjust the brake block holder so that it is parallel to the rim.
The brake pads must be changed before the
wear indicator on the pad is reached.
Have your dealer replace the brake pads,
or brake block holders if necessary, and
readjust the brake system afterwards.
2
1
Illustr.: Brake block holder with a wear
indicator (example)
1 Brake pad
2 Wear indicator