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In particular, brake discs are subject to wear. Have these safety-critical components regularly inspected by an expert orFischer customer service techni- cian for wear and replace them, if necessary.

If you ride on a long or very steep slope, do not brake constantly or only using one brake. This

could lead to the brakes over- heating and loss of braking force.

You are braking properly and safely if you use both brakes equally. The only exception is if you are cycling in slippery conditions such as on sand or a smooth surface. You should then exercise great care, slowing yourself down using the rear brake. Other- wise there is the risk of the front wheel slip- ping out to the side and causing a fall. Brakes and brake systems are parts that can be vital to your safety. You should therefore service them on a regular basis. This requires specialist knowl- edge and special tools. Leave all work on your pedelec to a specialist/Fischer custom- er service technician! Work that is improperly carried out is a risk to your safety on the pe- delec! No oil-based liquids should ever be applied to brake pads, rim brake surfaces, brake shoes or brake discs. These substanc- es reduce the effectiveness of the brakes.

If your pedelec comes equipped with a converter, which makes it possible to operate hydraulic brakes with mechanical brake levers, read the at- tached component manufacturer’s operat- ing instructions before using it. Almost all modern brakes provide considerably more braking power than was available for bicycles/pe- delecs in the past. Carefully familiarise your-

Source: Shimano ® techdocs

Please do not touch the brake disc while it is rotating or directly after braking. Otherwise injuries or burns

may result.

self with the brakes, practise using them and emergency braking, starting on safe ground with no traffic before setting off onto roads with traffic.

Source: Shimano ® techdocs

After any work on the braking sys- tem, perform at least one brake test on safe, empty terrain before you

return to traffic.

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