Hydraulic Disc Brakes - Merida BIG.NINE E-LITE 900 DX Owner's Manual

Dirty brake pads and rotors can lead to drasti-
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cally reduced braking force. Therefore, make
sure the brake remains free of oil and other
fluids, especially when you clean your MERIDA bike or
grease the chain. Dirty brake pads cannot be cleaned
under any circumstances, they must be replaced! Ro-
tors can be cleaned with special brake cleaners or with
warm water and mild soap.
Unusual noises (scratching, chafing etc.)
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during braking and/or a noticeable change
of the braking force (stronger or weaker) are
indications that the brake pads are soiled or worn down.
Check the brake pads and replace them, if necessary
(e). Otherwise you risk further damage, e.g. to the rotor,
or even an accident due to brake failure! If you are in
doubt, contact your MERIDA dealer.

Hydraulic disc brakes

Functional check
Regularly check the lines and connections for leaks
while pulling on the lever. Contact your MERIDA deal-
er immediately in the event of a brake liquid leakage. A
leak in the brake lines can render the brake ineffective.
Risk of an accident!
Wear and maintenance
Check the pads for wear at regular intervals
following the operating instructions of the respective
manufacturer.
Loose connections or leaky brake lines dras-
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tically impair the braking effect. If you find
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leaks in the brake system or kinked lines,
contact your MERIDA dealer immediately!
If your brake system works with DOT brake
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fluid, the latter needs to be replaced regularly
according to the intervals prescribed by the
manufacturer.
Do not open the brake lines. Brake fluid can
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be very unhealthy and damaging to the paint
if it leaks out.
Read in any case the instructions of the brake
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manufacturer on this MERIDA CD-ROM care-
fully before removing the wheel or doing any
maintenance work. Improper operation can lead to
brake failure.
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