Buffalo Benelli Classica Series Instruction Manual page 25

Readjusting the Brake
The brakes on your bike are set correctly at the factory or by your cycle dealer. The gap
between the brake block and the rim is roughly 1 – 1.5 mm. However, as the brake blocks
wear down the gap steadily increases and the brake lever must travel a greater distance to
achieve the same braking effect. You should therefore inspect the brake at regular intervals
and adjust it if the brake lever travel distance is too great or the brake is not working properly.
Rear Brakes
Your Benelli eBike is equipped with Shimano Roller Rear Brakes
With back-pedal brakes the Shimano Roller breaking force is transmitted by the foot via the
chain to the brake system. If applied continuously for an extended period, back-pedal brakes
become very hot. This reduces the braking performance and can result in complete failure of
the brake. You should adapt your handling accordingly.
applied by the back-pedal brake varies depending on the position of your feet/pedals. If the
crank arms are vertical, i.e. one of your feet is in the highest position and the other is in the
lowest position, you cannot brake hard. Move the crank arms into a horizontal position if you
think you may want/ have to brake.
NOTE: The back-pedal brake is easy to apply in a controlled manner. The maximum braking
performance is only reached after a certain run-in period. Operate the back-pedal brake
carefully to familiarize yourself with it and get a feel for its retarding effect.
If you have not used your bike for a while, there may be surface rust in the brake drum which
can increase the braking force. If you have not used your bike for some time, you should
brake gently several times when riding off to remove the surface rust. This prevents sudden
blocking of the brake.
If excessive overheating of the hub occurs, this can lead to loss of lubricant and a sharper
braking effect. In these cases, have the brake checked by a professional bike workshop.
The back-pedal brake is operated by pedaling backwards. The force
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