Operating The Disc Brake - IDEAL Bikes PRISMA-810 Original Instructions Manual

NOTE
Risk of damage!
Depending on the intensity of use, the brake pads on the disc brake can "glaze
over" as time goes by, possibly reducing the braking effect and generating
disturbing noises (squeaking). Glazing-over can also occur when you make an
emergency stop with new brake pads. You may also damage the disc brake
components when fitting or removing the corresponding wheel.
» When going down hill for longer distances, regularly perform abrupt, relatively
hard braking actions to "release" the glazed-over brake pads. Always make sure
that you can perform the cycling or braking manoeuvre in question without risk.
» If the disc brake and/or your pedelec is new or after the brake pads have been
replaced, bed-in the disc brake away from road traffic before using your pedelec
˃ Chap. 25.4 "Bedding in disc brakes" on page
regularly
» Always contact your specialist dealer to have them remove or install a wheel
with a disc brake fitted to its hub.

25.3 Operating the disc brake

INFORMATION

If you apply the front wheel and rear wheel brakes evenly and almost simultaneously,
you can usually control your pedelec better while braking and reduce your braking
distance.
• Pull the brake lever towards the handlebar grip to brake the corresponding wheel.
- Pull the brake lever harder or all the way to increase or maximise the braking power
("emergency braking").
- Pull the brake lever less abruptly or release it to reduce the braking power or to stop
braking.
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