Brake System - RIESE & MUELLER Charger Manual De Instrucciones

BRAKE SYSTEM

The brakes on Riese & Müller E-Bikes enable
you to achieve a high braking performance
with little effort in any situation. The braking
distance, however, also depends on your
riding skills, which can be learned. While
braking the weight is shifted to the front and
the rear wheel is relieved. The rate of dece-
leration is limited primarily by the danger of
the E-Bike overturning and only secondarily
by the grip of the tires. This problem is worse
when riding downhill. When braking fully,
you must attempt to shift your weight as far
back as possible.
Pull both brakes at the same time and note
that the front brake can transfer far greater
forces.
If you need to brake heavily on loose surfa-
ces such as sandy soil, the front brake must
be applied slowly and intermittently to avoid
uncontrolled slipping.
DANGER!
Carefully familiarise yourself
with the brakes. Practise emer-
gency stops away from traffic
until you are able to keep full
control of your E-Bike. This can
prevent accidents on the roads.
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DANGER!
Don't apply the brake lever if
your bike is upside down or on
its side. Otherwise air bubbles
can get into the hydraulic system
causing the brake to fail. Check
after every transport if the
brake's pressure point feels softer
than before. If it does, slowly
apply the brake a couple of times
to bleed the brake system. If the
pressure point remains soft, you
cannot ride your bike and your
specialist dealer will have to
bleed the brake.
ATTENTION!
Wet conditions reduce the braking
performance. Expect longer braking
distances in the rain. When re-
placing the brake pads only use
approved pads which fit the rim/
brake surface. Your specialist
dealer will be happy to advise you.
Make sure the rims/brake surfaces
are free from wax, grease or oil.