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5.4. Hydraulic Disc Brakes (General)
The most striking feature of hydraulic disc brakes is that they combine
outstanding braking effect with good weather resistance. They respond
a lot faster in wet conditions than rim brakes do and achieve their nor-
mal high braking power within a very short time. They also require fairly
little maintenance and do not wear down the rims as rim brakes do.
One drawback of disc brakes is that they tend to be noisy.
The brake levers can be adjusted to the size of your hands, too, allowing
you to operate them with optimal effectiveness.
In most cases this is done by means of a small Allen bolt located directly
at the hand lever. Please note that you may need to readjust the brake
pads, as well. Be sure to also read the operating instructions of the brake
manufacturer on the STEVENS CD-ROM.
The Brake System
Note:
New brake pads have to be
bedded in before they reach
their optimal braking per-
formance. For this purpose,
accelerate the bicycle 30 to
50 times to around 30 kph
(18 mph) and bring it to a
halt each time by braking
forcefully. This procedure
is finished, when the force
required at the lever for
braking has stopped de-
creasing.
Note:
Under different conditions,
e.g. in wet conditions, disc
brakes tend to be noisy.
These noises are normal
and have technical reasons.
As long as the operative-
ness of the brake is not
impaired there is no reason
for concern.
Danger: Keep oil or cleaning agent off the brake pads.
If this should happen despite all precautions, you
have to replace the brake pads, as soiled brake pads will no longer be
operative any more.
Danger: Disc brakes get hot in use. For this reason do not
touch the brakes directly after stopping, especial-
ly after a long downhill ride.
Caution: Manufacturers of hydraulic disc brakes deliver
their products with detailed operating instruc-
tions. You find these instructions on the STEVENS CD-ROM. Be sure to
read these operating instructions carefully before you dismount a wheel
or do any maintenance work.
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