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Information for hydraulic rim brakes or disc
brakes
Check before every ride:
● that the brake system does not have any
damages or leaks by activating the lever,
holding it and checking the hose connections
for possible leaks.
● that the brake lever pressure is ok by pulling
the lever and ensuring that full braking
performance is achieved before the lever
touches the handlebar. If this is not the case,
pull the lever several times (pump) until it
feels firm.
Handling instructions
29
HP
Velotechnik
Your new brake system needs a break-in peri-
od to achieve maximum brake power.This pe-
riod lasts for about 30-40 stops from about 30
km/h, which should be done in a safe area wi-
thout traffic.
Danger! Disc brakes can overheat on long
down hill rides, fade and fail! On down hill
rides, do not brake constantly, but in several
intervall with higher pressure. If you notice
that the brake power starts to fade, do stop
immediately and let your brakes cool down.
Danger! Never touch neither the brake
disc nor the brake caliper after long braking
as this may cause serious injury (risk of
burns).
Danger! Always make sure that the disc and
brake pads are free of oil and grease. If these
parts are dirty please do not use your bicy-
cle any more.You can clean oily rims or
discs with alcohol or a special spray. Oily
brake pads with oil on them have to be re-
placed. If you are in doubt, please have your
specialist dealer maintain your brake system.