Brake Systems; Wood Board, Aluminum Protection And Mudguard - Gravity scooters PIXIES Owner's Manual

7.5 Brake system
Different types of brakes have different braking capacities. If you are not happy or comfortable with your brake
system, consult a specialized repair shop, or get in touch directly with GRAVITY Scooters.
With any brake system, an error in adjusting, maintaining or using the brakes can cause you to lose control of
the scooter.
If you are not sure about the brakes settings or you think there may be a problem, do not use the
scooter and take it to a specialized repair shop.
Hydraulic disk brakes
This brake system comprises: brake lever/brake fluid reservoir; hydraulic pipe; disk brake body/disk
brake pad; disk brake disk.
CHECKS TO BE MADE:
the handlebar. If it does, the brake system should be bled. The job requires specialist equipment and knowledge
and should be carried out by a specialized repair shop.
Check that there is no oil, grease or any other type of dirty on the disk.
Check the disk brakes for signs of wear once a month. If the pads are less than 1mm thick they should be
replaced. You should also check that the pads are in the correct position, at a distance of between 0.25 and
0.75 mm from the disk when the brakes are not being applied.
Check that the pipe is not twisted or leaking. Replace any faulty parts in the system. Replacing parts requires
specialist equipment and knowledge and should be carried out by a specialized repair shop.
ADJUSTMENT
: READ INSTRUCTIONS AND THE INFORMATION IN THE ATTACHED SUPPLIER'S MANUAL.
DANGER:
Disk brake disks and disk brake bodies can become very hot and burn the skin. The edges are also
very sharp and can cut you. Do not touch the disk or the brakes when they are hot or still turning. Disk brakes
use a highly corrosive brake fluid. Avoid contact with skin and the scooter, as it will corrode the paint.
Mechanical disk brakes or V-Brake
This brake system comprises: brake lever, brake cables and sleeves, disk brake pads, disk brake disk/disk brake
bodies.
CHECKS TO BE MADE:
not touch the handlebar. If it does, the brake system should be bled. The job requires specialist equipment and
knowledge and should be carried out by a specialized repair shop.
Check that there is no oil, grease or any other type of dirty on the disk.
Check the disk brakes for signs of wear once a month. If the pads are less than 1mm thick they should be
replaced. You should also check that the pads are in the correct position, at a distance of between 0.25 and
0.75 mm from the disk when the brakes are not being applied.
Check the brake cables every month for twisted sections, rust, snapped threads and frayed ends and check that
the edges of the sleeves are not bent, cut or worn. Replace any faulty parts in the system. Replacing parts
requires specialist equipment and knowledge and should be carried out by a specialized repair shop.
Do not wash with pressurized water. Water may enter the cable and oxidize
ADJUSTMENTS
: READ INSTRUCTIONS AND THE INFORMATION IN THE ATTACHED SUPPLIER'S MANUAL
DANGER:
Disk brake disks and disk brake bodies can become very hot and burn the skin. The edges are also
very sharp and can cut you. Do not touch the disk or the brakes when they are hot or still turning.

7.6 Wood board, aluminum protection and mudguard

The upper board is made of wood and covered with a nonslip surface. In the inner part of the chassis there is
another wood board attached to the upper board by an anchorage system. The anchorage of the upper board
is fixed and nailed to the wood.
To dismantle the boards, fix the anchorage of the upper board with an Allen wrench and loosen the screw of
the bottom board.
Before using the scooter squeeze the brake levers hard. The lever should not touch
After riding the scooter squeeze the brake lever tightly 10 times. The lever should
16