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Adjusting the brake force
Warning
► Driving with incorrectly adjusted brakes, worn brake pads or wheels with visible rim wear
marks is dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death.
► Braking too hard can lock a wheel, which may cause you to lose control and fall.
Sudden or excessive application of the front brake can throw the rider over the handlebars,
resulting in serious injury or death.
► Some bicycle brakes, such as disc brakes and linear-pull brakes, are extremely powerful.
Familiarise yourself carefully with these brakes and take particular care when using them.
Some bicycle brakes are equipped with a brake force regulator, a small, cylindrical device
through which the brake cable runs and which causes the braking force to be applied
progressively. Such a brake force regulator makes the initial brake lever force gentler, with
progressively increasing force until full braking power is achieved. If your bike is fitted with a
brake force regulator, you should take particular care to familiarise yourself with its
performance characteristics.
Some brake force regulators are adjustable. If you like the setting of your brakes, please
consult your dealer about adjusting the brake force regulator.
Disc brakes can become extremely hot during prolonged use. Do not touch the disc brakes
until they have cooled down.
Follow the brake manufacturer's instructions for the operation and maintenance of your
brakes and in the event that brake pads need to be replaced. If you do not have the
manufacturer's instructions, contact your dealer or the brake manufacturer.
Only use original spare parts authorised by the manufacturer to replace worn or damaged
parts.
Deutsch /
There is an adjustment screw on each of the brake
levers with which the tension of the brake cable can be
readjusted. Turn this adjusting screw anti-clockwise to
increase the tension and clockwise to reduce the
tension. There is a locking nut on the adjusting screw
which prevents the setting from changing by itself.
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