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2. Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock up a wheel,
which could cause you to lose control and fall. Sudden or
excessive application of the front brake may pitch the rider over
the handlebars, which may result in serious injury or death.
3. Some bicycle brakes, such as disc brakes (fig. 14) and linear-pull
brakes (fig. 15), are extremely powerful. Take extra care in
becoming familiar with these brakes and exercise particular care
when using them.
4. Some bicycle brakes are equipped with a brake force modulator,
a small, cylindrical device through which the brake control cable
runs and which is designed to provide a more progressive
application of braking force. A modulator makes the initial brake
lever force more gentle, progressively increasing force until full force
is achieved. If your bike is equipped with a brake force modulator,
take extra care in becoming familiar with its performance
characteristics.
5. Disc brakes can get extremely hot with extended use. Be careful not
to touch a disc brake until it has had plenty of time to cool.
6. See the brake manufacturer's instructions for operation and care of
your brakes, and for when brake pads must be replaced. If you do not
have the manufacturer's instructions, see your dealer or contact
the brake manufacturer.
7. If replacing worn or damaged parts, use only
manufacturer-approved genuine replacement parts.
1. Brake controls and features
It's very important to your safety that you learn and remember which brake
lever controls which brake on your bike. Traditionally, the right brake lever
controls the rear brake and the left brake lever controls the front brake; but, to
make sure your bike's brakes are set up this way, squeeze one brake lever and
look to see which brake, front or rear, engages. Now do the same with the other
brake lever.
NOTE: The brake set-up in some countries like Australia, UK, Japan and etc is
opposite; right lever operates front brake, left lever operates rear brake. If so,
please check by your country tradition of brake setup.
Make sure that your hands can reach and squeeze the brake levers
comfortably. If your hands are too small to operate the levers comfortably, consult
your dealer before riding the bike. The lever reach may be adjustable; or you may
need a different brake lever design.
Most rim brakes have some form of quick-release mechanism to allow the brake
pads to clear the tire when a wheel is removed or reinstalled. When the brake quick
release is in the open position, the brakes are inoperative. Ask your dealer to make
sure that you understand the way the brake quick release works on your bike (see
figs.14, 15, 16, 17, & 18) and check each time to make sure both brakes work
correctly before you get on the bike.
2. How brakes work
The braking action of a bicycle is a function of the friction between the braking surfaces. To make sure that
you have maximum friction available, keep your wheel rims and brake pads or the disk rotor and caliper clean
and free of dirt, lubricants, waxes or polishes.
Brakes are designed to control your speed, not just to stop the bike. Maximum braking force for each wheel
occurs at the point just before the wheel "locks up" (stops rotating) and starts to skid. Once the tire skids, you
actually lose most of your stopping force and all directional control. You need to practice slowing and stopping
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