3T Strada Operating Manual page 23

downhill sections, you should not be gently
braking the whole time. It is better to brake
more sharply for a shorter period going into a
bend or if you are starting to go too fast. This
allows the brakes time to cool down again be-
tween applications. This preserves your brak-
ing power.
Your bicycle is supplied with the cor-
responding operating manual for your
specific braking model. You can get
more information about the brakes on your bi-
cycle in the operating manual provided by your
manufacturer or on the manufacturer's website.
Brakes are vital to your safety on the
bike. You should therefore service
them on a regular basis. This re-
quires specialist knowledge and tools. Allow
your specialist retailer to do this type of work
on your bicycle! Work that is improperly car-
ried out endangers your safety on the bicycle!
No oil-based liquids should ever be
applied to brake pads, rim brake sur-
faces, brake shoes or brake discs.
These substances reduce the effectiveness
of the brake.
Brake pad wear
Normal operation wears down brake
rubbers and brake pads. You should
therefore regularly check the condi-
tion of your braking system and brake pads!
Replace worn brake pads and rubbers in
good time! Ensure that rims and brake discs
are clean and free of any oil!
The brake pads for rim brakes are almost all fit-
ted with grooves or notches. The grooves and
notches serve in part to help identify the wear
level of the brake pads. If you can`t see them any
more, it is time to replace the brake blocks.
If a brake pad is grazing against the rim: The
spring setting allows you to set the return force in
such a way that both brake pads lift evenly from
the rim when you release the brake lever. Then
check that the brakes are working properly.
Setting up the distance between the brakes and the rim
Source: Shimano
After undertaking any work on your
braking system, carry out at least
one trial braking manoeuvre on safe
ground without any traffic, before setting out
into the traffic.
Have the brake fluid of hydraulic
brakes replaced on a regular basis.
Check the brake shoes regularly and
have them replaced when they are worn out.
You will find further information in the brake
manufacturer's instructions for use.
In particular, brake disks and brake
pads are subject to wear. Please
allow a specialist retailer to check
these key parts on a regular basis and re-
place any worn parts if necessary.
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