Buffalo Benelli Classica Series Instruction Manual page 27

as the internal components of the brake system can become extremely hot which reduces
Check the brake as follows:
Pull the front wheel and then the rear wheel hand brake lever with the same amount of force
as you would apply when braking sharply during a ride. Then push the bike forwards.
The rear wheel should lock and the front wheel should decelerate so rapidly that the bike
starts to tip forwards.
Adjusting Brake-Pad Clearance In Relation To The Rim
Turn the cable adjustment bolt to adjust the clearance between the brake pad and the rim.
Turn the bolt inwards (clockwise) to increase the brake-pad clearance. Turn the bolt outwards
(anticlockwise) to reduce the brake-pad clearance. The clearance between the brake blocks
and rim should be roughly 1mm.
Adjusting Cable-Pull
Avoid operating the back-pedal brake continuously on long descents
braking performance. On long steep descents, always
alternate between the rear wheel brake and the second
brake (front wheel brake) to allow the rear wheel brake
to cool down. As the brake drum can become
extremely hot when braking for prolonged periods, you
should not touch it for at least 30 minutes after riding.
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