Brake System; Rim Brake - Hercules Montfoort Operating Instructions Manual

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Brake system

The bicycle's brake system comprises either a
hydraulic:
• rim brake on the front and rear wheels,
• disc brake on the front and rear wheels or
• a rim brake on the front and rear wheels and an
additional back-pedal brake.

Rim brake

Alternative
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Rim brake components with details – example: Magura HS22
1 Rear wheel rim brake
2 Brake booster
3 Brake lining
4 Handlebars with brake levers
5 Front wheel rim brake
The rim brake stops the wheel moving when the rider
pulls the brake lever, causing two brake linings,
positioned opposite one another, to be pressed onto
the rims.
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