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power being demanded at any given time, ambient temperatures etc, hence the meter
should only be used for indication purposes.
3.5.5
The battery capacity indicator, built into the top of the battery (four LEDs) provides a similar
indication and operates on the same principle.
3.5.6
Under heavy power situations (full throttle or high levels of assist) the battery voltage will
temporarily dip resulting in the capacity meter showing a lower level of charge. When the
heavy power usage is reduced, the capacity meter will rise again as the battery naturally
recovers its voltage.
3.6 Brakes
3.6.1
Disc brakes are fitted and rear wheels of the bicycle. Disc brakes offer several advantages
over traditional rim brakes, including better braking in wet, muddy or other adverse
conditions and less braking power fade over extended downhill braking.
3.6.2
Details of how to adjust and maintain your brakes are as follows:
3.6.3
Regularly inspect the brake pads for wear. If the brake pads have reached the wear limit of
1mm, replace them immediately.
3.6.4
Front brake, remove the caliper from the fork leg, complete with the mount adapter by
removing the two 6mm Allen caliper fixing screws. The pads can then be removed by
removing the split pin (which passes through the tabs of the brake pads) Then lift the pads
complete with the spring out of the rotor slot in the caliper body.
Warning! Do not loosen any other screws on the caliper.
3.6.5
To refit the pads, hold the pads complete with spring as an assembly and insert into the
caliper slot with the metal backing towards the pistons. Refit the pad retaining split pin
ensuring it passes through the holes in the pad tabs and through the hole in the spring and
bend one side of the split pin to secure it in place. Refit the caliper loosely using the two
Allen screws, apply the brake lever to align the caliper square with the rotor and tighten
securely to 6 to 8N.m whilst continuing to apply the brake lever. (N.B. use of a thread locking
compound is recommended on the caliper fixing screws).
Warning: If you are unsure about any part of the brake installation process you should seek
advice from a qualified mechanic.
Caution: The pads and rotor must be kept clean and free from oil or grease based
contamination. If the pads become contaminated, you must discard them and replace them
with a new set. A contaminated disc should be cleaned with a proprietary brake cleaning
solution and scuffed up with a coarse sand paper
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