Dahon Owner Manual User Manual download pdf (Page 9)

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NOTE:

In the UK and Japan, brakes are aligned

differently. The right lever controls the

front brake while the left lever controls

the rear brake. All brakes should be

adjusted according to local regulations.

NOTE:

Do not allow oil or lubrication to touch

your brake pads or rims’ braking surfaces.

When replacing worn brake shoes, please

use factory authorized brake replacements.

Brakes – Rim Brakes

& Disc Brakes

Brake Controls and Features

How Brakes Work

Riding with improperly adjusted brakes or

worn brake pads is hazardous. This can

result in a serious injury or death. Applying

the brakes too hard or abruptly can lock up

a wheel, which could cause you to lose

control and fall. Sudden or excessive

application of the front brake may throw the

rider over the handlebars, which could also

result in injury or death.

A number of bicycle brakes, such as disc

brakes and linear-pull brakes are extremely

powerful. Please take extra care when using

them. Disc brakes can overheat with extended

use; be careful not to touch a disc brake until

it has completely cooled down. See the

manufacturer’s instructions for operation and

care for your brakes or call your dealer.

It is very important to learn and remember

which brake lever controls which brake.

Your bike comes pre-set and adjusted; the

right brake lever controls the rear brake

and the left lever controls the front brake.

Check to make sure your hands can reach

and squeeze the brake levers.

The function of a rim-actuated brake on a

bicycle is to cause friction between the brake

surface (usually the brake pads) and the

wheel rim. Keep your wheel rims and brake

pads clean and free of dirt, lubricants, waxes

or polishes for maximum friction. An important

bicycle brake is the disc brake. To install a

disc brake, you must use special disc brake

mounts on the frame and fork, as well as

special hubs. These brakes are small and rely

heavily on brake pads that squeeze from both

sides of a small disc rotor that is mounted on

each wheel. Disc brakes are quite resistant to

weather and provide great stopping ability on

steep hills or on wet terrain.

Brakes are designed to stop or control the

speed of your bike. The maximum braking

force on each wheel will occur right before

the wheel “locks up” (stops rotating) and

starts to skid. Once a tire skids, you will lose

your ability to slow down as well as control

of direction.

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