The Brake System - Centurion Backfire E 640.27 Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

The brake system

Brakes (e) are used to adjust your speed to the sur-
rounding terrain and traffic conditions. In an emergen-
cy situation, the brakes must bring your CENTURION
pedelec to a halt as quickly as possible.
In the event of such emergency brakings, the rider's
weight shifts forward abruptly, thus reducing the load
on the rear wheel. On a surface with good grip the
rate of deceleration is primarily limited by the danger
of the rear wheel losing contact with the ground, re-
sulting in an overturning of the CENTURION pedelec
and, secondly, by the grip of the tires on the road (f).
This problem becomes particularly acute when riding
downhill. Therefore, in case of an emergency braking
you should try to shift your weight towards the rear
and the ground as far as possible.
Actuate both brakes simultaneously
mind that, due to the weight transfer, the front brakes
can generate a far better braking effect on a surface
with good grip.
The braking conditions on unpaved surfaces differ (h),
i.e. overbraking the front wheel can make the wheel
slip away. Make yourself familiar with the operation
before you set off for the first time. Practice braking
on different kinds of surface in an area free of traffic.
For more information see the chapter "The brake
system" in your comprehensive original CENTURION
user manual as well as in the instructions of the com-
ponent manufacturers on the enclosed CENTURION
CD-ROM.
(g) and bear in
The assignment of brake lever to brake
G
caliper can vary, e.g. left lever acts on
front brake. Have a look at the bike card
and check whether the brake lever of the front
brake is on the side you are used to (right or left). If
it is not, ask your CENTURION dealer to switch the
brake levers before you set off for the first time.
e
Be careful while getting used to the
G
brakes. Practice emergency stops in a
place clear of traffic until you are com-
fortable controlling your CENTURION pedelec.
This can save you from having accidents in road
traffic.
Wet weather reduces the braking effect
G
and the road grip of the tires. Be aware
of longer stopping distances when ri-
f
ding in the rain, reduce your speed and actuate
the brakes carefully.
Ensure that braking surfaces and brake
G
pads are absolutely free of wax, grease
and oil. Risk of an accident!
When replacing any parts, be sure to
A
only use parts that bear the appropriate
mark and, to be on the safe side, origi-
g
nal spare parts. Your CENTURION dealer will be
pleased to help you.
Read in any case the chapter "The brake
I
system" in your comprehensive original
CENTURION user manual as well as in
the instructions of the brake manufacturer on the
enclosed CENTURION CD-ROM before you start
to readjust or to service the brake or before doing
any work whatsoever.
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