HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 52)

Brakes
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please refer to the brake manufacturer’s man-
ual.
Danger! The hose at the left
knuckle must not be routed under the
track rod. This may lead to snapping off
the hose. The hose should leave the caliper
slope upwards and run in a wide bow to
the track rod. The zip ties fixing the hose
to the track rod must be tightened prop-
erly to prevent it from moving.
WRONG! The bow of the hose is routed under the track
rod: Danger of snapping off the hose (cf. arrow).
RIGHT: Lead the wire in a wide bow to the track rod.
Check clearance when steering left and right
Danger! If the brake pads or the
brake disc are worn out (pads: thickness
less than 2,5 mm including metal back, disc:
thickness less than 1,7 mm) the pads may
be torn out of the caliper while braking.
This leads to total loss of brake power.
Caution! Never activate the
brake lever with the brake pads not in
place or with the wheel dismounted.
When you transport the bicycle without
wheels always use the transport clips de-
livered with your tricycle 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.
Caution! Keep the brake lever
clean. Due to the mounting position, water
and dirt can collect inside the lever around
the hydraulic cylinder. This may lead to ex-
cessive wear or leakage of the hydraulic
system.