HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 51)

Brakes
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Handling instructions
Cable operated (mechanical) brakes
Caution! Keep the brake cable
clean where it is not protected by the ca-
ble housing. Due to the mounting position
of the brake lever, moisture and dirt may
enter the cable and cause drag and exces-
sive wear. Lubricate the ends of the cable
to protect against moisture.
Caution! Damaged cables with
single wires sticking out have to be re-
placed immediately. Otherwise your brak-
ing 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 extend-
ing past the cable anchor can result in the
cable catching in the rotor or wheel caus-
ing the wheel to lock up.
The brake pads of your brakes are worn
when you can pull the lever further and fur-
ther to the handlebar before the pads touch
the rim.
To compensate the wear of the brake pads
you can tighten the cable with the adjuster
barrel where the cable touches the brake
lever. First loosen the locknut, then unscrew
the barrel so far that the wheel still turns
barely not touching the pads, hold the barrel
and tighten the locknut again towards the
brake lever housing. Take care that the bar-
rel’s slot points downwards to prevent mois-
ture from entering.
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 bicycle me-
chanic.
Check your brake pads frequently as ex-
plained in the manual supplied by the brake
manufacturer. Worn brake pads, oily or dam-
aged pads must be replaced immediately by a
qualified bicycle mechanic.
Hydraulic brakes
Danger! All maintenance work
on the hydraulic system of your brakes
may only be carried out by a qualified
technician. In case these works are carried
out without the required knowledge and
skills the braking system might fail which
can lead to a serious crash.
Hydraulic brakes on HP V
ELOTECHNIK
tricycles
use low viscosity mineral oil that, contrary to
DOT brake fluid used in cars, does not ab-
sorb water. Thus, you don't have to change
the oil. Please read the brake manufacturer’s
manual that comes with the tricycle.
In case of a damaged hose or any leakage of
oil always consult a qualified technician in a
bike shop.
Hydraulic disc brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes feature a fully automatic
pad wear adjustment. Brake pads and discs
are subject to wear, therefore regularly check
the thickness of your brake pads and discs and
replace them if necessary. The minimum
thickness of the brake pad is 1 mm, of the
brake disc it is 1,7 mm. For further and more
detailed information on your disc brake model