HP Velotechnik Spirit - Manual (Page 36)

HP
Velotechnik
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Brakes
Mechanical disc brakes
To readjust the brake pads you have to use the
big red knobs on each side of the brake
caliper.Adjust the inner and the outer pad
evenly. In case you are not sure, have this ad-
justment work done by a qualified bike me-
chanic.
Check your brake pads frequently as explained
in the manual supplied by the brake manufac-
turer.Worn brake pads, oily or damaged pads
must be replaced immediately by a qualified
bike mechanic.
Hydraulic brakes
M
AGURA
hydraulic brakes use low viscosity
mineral oil that, contrary to DOT brake liquid
used in cars, does not absorb water.Thus, you
don't have to change the oil. Please read the
M
AGURA
manual that comes with the bike.You
will find more detailed maintenance instruc-
tions in the manual "Workshop" that is avail-
able for download from M
AGURA
at
www.magura.com. In case of a damaged hose
or any leakage of oil always consult a qualified
technician in a bike shop.
Hydraulic rim brakes
To compensate the wear of the brake pads
there is a turning knob at the brake lever.Turn
this knob counterclockwise to move the pads
closer to the rim.As soon as the knob can’t be
turned any more the brake pads have to be re-
placed. Before you change the pads turn the
knob clockwise as far as possible, back to the
initial position.
Hydraulic disc brakes
M
AGURA
disc brakes feature a fully automatic
pad wear adjustment. Brake pads are subject
to wear, therefore regularly check the thick-
ness of your brake pads and replace them, if
necessary.The minimum thickness of the brake
pad incl. metal backing is 2.5 mm.
Caution! Never activate the brake lever
without the brake pads in place or with the
wheel dismounted.When you transport the
bicycle without wheels always use the trans-
port clips delivered with your bike or put a
piece of cardboard in the brake caliper to
replace the disc. Carefully separate brake
pads that have moved together with a
screwdriver.
Danger! All maintenance work on the hy-
draulic system of your brakes may only be
carried out by a qualified technician. In case
these works are carried out without the re-
quired knowledge and skills the brake sys-
tem might fail which can lead to a serious
crash.
Caution! Damaged cables where single
wires stick out have to be exchanged imme-
diately. Otherwise your brake system may
fail - danger! Please take care that the cable
ends are always protected with a cap.
Always keep the cables shortly trimmed.
Leaving too much cable extending past the
cable anchor can result in the cable catching
in the rotor or wheel, which could then be
pulled in the calliper, causing the wheel to
lock up.