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5.2. Rim Brakes (General)
The friction generated by braking causes wear to the brake pads as well
as to the rims. Frequent rides in the rain and soiling hasten wear on both
engaging surfaces. Once the abrasion of the rim has reached a certain
critical point, the rim may break under the tyre pressure. This can make
the wheel jam or the inner tube burst, both of which can cause a fall!
See your STEVENS dealer and ask them to examine the remaining thick-
ness of the rims when you have worn through your second set of brake
pads at the latest. Your bicycle dealer has special measuring devices for
determining the remaining thickness of the rims.
Some rims are provided with wear indicators. Once the abrasion of the
rim has reached a certain critical point, the brake indicator becomes vis-
ible in form of small slots or a permanent strip or disappears (according
to the model). In this case you should also go and see your STEVENS deal-
er at once and have your rim replaced.
5.2.1. Checking, Readjusting and Synchronizing V-Brakes
Common V-brake designs have two brake arms mounted separately on
either side of the rim. Actuating the brake lever creates a pull on the
brake cable which draws the arms towards each other. On this occasion
the brake arms turn slightly inwards around the suspension point, a fric-
tion of the brake pads being generated on the rim sides.
The Brake System
5.2.2. Functional Check
Check whether the brake pads are accurately aligned with the rims
and still sufficiently thick. You can tell this by the grooves in the
brake pads. If the pads are worn down, it is time to replace them.
Danger:
Wet weather, snow and ice
reduce your braking effect.
Be aware of longer stopping
distances when riding in
the rain!
Danger:
Damaged brake cables that
are for example frayed
should be replaced immedi-
ately, as they can otherwise
fail in a critical moment,
possibly causing a crash.
Note:
Clean the brake pads at
regular intervals.
Danger: When replacing brake pads, be sure to only use
marked brake pads matching your rim. Your
STEVENS dealer will be pleased to help you. Ensure that braking surfaces
are absolutely free of wax, grease and oil. Ask an expert to check the rims
at the latest when you are through your second set of brake pads or when
the wear indicators are visible. Worn down rims may make the inner tube
burst and result in a fall! Ask your STEVENS dealer for help.
Furthermore, the brake pads should touch the rim with their front
part first. At the moment of the first contact the rear part of the brake
pad should be a millimetre away from the rim. Seen from the top
the brake pads form a “V” with the trough pointing to the front. This
V-shaped setting prevents screeching when the brakes are applied.
When you pull the brake lever, both brake arms must contact the rim
simultaneously.
The brake lever must always remain clear of the handlebars. You
should not be able to pull it all the way to the handlebars, even in the
event of an emergency stop.
Only a successful passing of all these points will ensure a correctly
adjusted brake.
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