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The Brake System

5.3. Checking and Readjusting Hydraulic Rim

Brakes

Hydraulic brakes are extremely powerful and require very little maintenance.

Danger:

Manufacturers of hydraulic brakes deliver their products with detailed operating instructions. You find these instructions on the STEVENS

CD-ROM. Read them carefully before removing the wheel or doing any maintenance work. Misuse can lead to brake failure or accidents!

Danger:

Loose connections and leaky brake lines drastically impair braking effect. If you find leaks in the brake system or buckled lines, contact your STEVENS dealer. Risk of accident!

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With hydraulic rim brakes, as well, the brake pads wear down and the lever travel increases. Most brake models are, however, fitted with a bolt or a small knob (TPA, Turbo Pad Adjuster, for tool less brake pad wear for

Magura HS33) at the control unit, brake lever to compensate the wear.

Check the pads regularly for wear and alignment. Indicators, i.e. usually grooves in the pads, tell you whether the brake pads are worn down or not. If the pads are worn down to the bottom of the grooves, it is time to replace them.

Keep the brake callipers, especially the brake pad area, clean, as dirt can prevent the pads from travelling back in their rest position. Regularly check the lines and connections for leaks.