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14.12.1.2 Changing a brake pad

WARNING

Reduced brake force due to uneven wear on the brake pads.

Risk of accident and injury!

x Always replace brake pads in pairs.

x Make identical adjustments to brake block holders that belong

together.

x If you lack the necessary expertise and the tools re

quired to

replace the brake block holders, contact your dealer.

Replacement may involve changing the

entire brake block holder or just the brake

pad, depending on the brake design.

x Only install brake pads that fit your rim.

Consult your dealer.

x If the entire brake block holder needs

to be changed, follow the relevant

instructions (see the “Maintenance

/ Brake system /Mechanical rim

brake”chapter or the“Maintenance /

Brake system /Hydraulic rim brake”

chapter).

Illustr.: Brake pad with a screw or pin (example)

1 Brake block holder and brake pad

2 Tyre

3 Rim

4 Distance between brake pad and tyre

5 Brake pad fastening pin

6 Brake pad fastening screw

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