Disc Brake; Hydraulic Rim Brakes - Flyer MOUNTAIN Série Notice Originale

This preserves your braking power . The
only exception is if you are cycling in
slippery conditions such as on sand or
a smooth surface. You should then ex-
ercise great care, slowing yourself down
using the rear brake . Otherwise there is
the risk of the front wheel slipping out to
the side and causing a fall . Take regular
breaks during long downhill sections to
give the brakes sufficient time to cool
down .
Do not touch the brakes for at least 30
minutes after riding as they can become
very hot .
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Almost all modern brakes provide con-
siderably more braking power than was
available for bicycles in the past . Care-
fully familiarise yourself with the brakes,
practising using them and practise
emergency braking, starting on safe
ground with no traffic before setting out
into the traffic.
Look ahead while riding . Only use origi-
nal spare parts . Otherwise it is possible
that the functionality of your FLYER
e-bike may be impacted or damaged .
Adjust the brake lever to ensure that it
does not touch the handlebars when
pulled hard .

17.2 Disc brake

Disc brakes must be installed and ser-
viced by a FLYER specialist retailer .
Incorrectly set-up brakes can cause ac-
cidents and serious injuries .
A brake test is required before each ride and particu-
larly after each brake adjustment .
Braking behaviour may vary, in particular after ex-
changing the brake pads .
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Disc brakes require a bedding-in time to wear in
the discs and pads . The braking system only de-
livers its full performance after around 10 braking
cycles from 30 km/h . The braking force increases
during this time . Consider this during the entire
duration of the wearing-in period .
This wearing-in period is also required after re-
placing the brake pads or discs .
Pay attention to any unusual noise when braking,
as this could be a sign that the brake pads have
worn down to the wear limit . Check the thickness
of the brake pads once the brakes have cooled
down .
If necessary, have the brake pads replaced .
Please do not touch the brake disc while
it is rotating. You can suffer serious inju-
ries if your finger is caught in the gaps of
a rotating brake disc .
The brake calliper and disc may get hot
during braking .
You could suffer burns if you touch this
part during or directly after braking .
Have the brake disc replaced if it is worn out or
bent . This replacement procedure must be car-
ried out by a FLYER specialist retailer .
Air bubbles in disc brakes
You can avoid this problem by applying
the brake lever before transport and then
fixing it in this position using a strap.
This prevents any air from entering the
hydraulic system . Please note that the
brake lever may not be pulled when the
wheel has been removed . Place a spac-
er between the brake blocks if you need
to remove the wheel .
17.3 Hydraulic rim brakes
As the brake pads wear, the path of the hand
lever increases . When this happens, you may
have to adjust the rim brakes . As is the case for
most bike models, this can be done by adjusting
a screw or a setting wheel on the brake lever . Ask
your FLYER specialist retailer for details .
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