Brakes - Whyte 905 Instruction Manual

engage it to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance.
Spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake
pads; then squeeze the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are operating
correctly.

BRAKES

The brake system allows you to slow or stop your bike, Which is critical to your
safety. There are three general types of bicycle brakes: rim brakes, disc brakes and
internal hub brakes. All three can be operated by way of a handlebar mounted lever.
It's very important to your safety that you learn and remember which brake lever
controls which brake on your bike. In the UK, the right brake lever controls the front
brake and the left brake lever controls the rear brake. In most other countries of
the world the right brake lever controls the rear brake and the left brake lever
controls the front brake. So to be sure exactly how your bike's brakes are set up,
squeeze one brake lever and look to see which brake, front or rear, engages. Now
do the same with the other brake lever.
CAUTION: Consult the brake manufacturer's instructions or
your Whyte dealer for operation and care of your brakes. If
you do not have the manufacturer's instructions, contact your
Whyte dealer or the manufacturer (see the supplementary
service manual for contact details).
MULTIPLE WARNING:
◊ Check to make sure both brakes work correctly, every time
before you get on the bike.
◊ Riding with improperly adjusted brakes, worn brake pads, or
wheels on which the rim wear mark is visible is
dangerous and can result in serious injury or
death.
◊ All new brakes require some time to wear in to
develop full stopping power, so ride with extra
care with new brakes.
◊ Some bicycle brakes, such as disc brakes
(figure 16) and linear-pull brakes (figure 17),
are extremely powerful. Take great care when
using them.
◊ Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can
lock up a wheel, which could cause you to lose
control and fall, which may result in serious
injury or death.
◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Never use the front brake on it's own. To pre-
vent skidding always use both brakes simulta-
neously.
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