2022 Fischer Operating Instructions en V3.2

Side-pull caliper brakes

Hydraulic rim brakes

Bedding in disc brakes New disc brake pads and brake discs have to be bedded in carefully before you ride the bike for the first time. This process optimises brake performance. The bedding-in process involves sharp braking. You should be familiar with braking power and the use of disc brakes. Sharp braking without being familiar with brake performance and the operation of disc brakes, can lead to accidents causing se vere or fatal injury. If you are unsure, you should have a qualified bicycle/pedelec me chanic perform the bedding-in process for you. Proceed as follows: To bed in the brakes, accelerate the pedelec to 30 km/h and then bring the pedelec to a halt by applying maximum braking. Repeat this proce dure approx. 20 times. For optimal results, the wheels should not be allowed to lock.

Side-pull calliper brake: • Open the quick release lever on the brake arm or lever, or: • If you do not have a brake quick release, de flate all of the air out of the tyre. Now the wheel can be pulled out from between the brake pads. Brake pad wear The rubber brakes for brake pads are almost all made with grooves and notches. The grooves and notches are used, for instance, to determine the degree of wear on the brake pads. If they are no longer visible, you should change the rubber brakes.

Hydraulic rim brake: • If your system features a brake quick release, remove the brake unit according to the instruc tions supplied by your manufacturer. • If you do not have a brake quick release, de flate all of the air out of the tyre. Disc brakes with hydraulic or mechanical operation

Disk brakes: • The wheel can be removed without any further preparation. • Please note: when fitting the wheel, the disk must be slotted between the brake linings of the brake calliper and ultimately be centred without contact.

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

may result.

new brake pads

worn out brake pads

Source: Shimano ® techdocs

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