BESV PSA1 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 44

Assistance level
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Brake System
The Darfon Innovation Electrically Assisted Bikes are all equipped with mechanical disc brake of
the same level. It brings you quick and safe stop if necessary. The disc brake reacts much quicker
than drum brake particularly on slippery roads. The mechanical disc brake gives you very good
braking results with only very little force from your hands. To evenly distribute the braking force
in both wheels, please brake both wheels at the same time. The following are some notes for
braking the bike:
• On a slippery road, the friction is reduced between the surface and tires. The water reduces the
braking effects of the brake shoes and disc. As a result, the braking distance will be longer and
there is a risk of accident.
• When riding on a wet surface, brake early to keep a longer braking distance. Be extra careful not
to allow the brake to lock the wheels up.
• The rear wheel may be airborne when you hit the front brake too hard, and there is a risk of
accident.
• Always slow down or stop the bike with both the front and rear brakes. Carefully maintain your
balance during a sudden brake.
The motor-assisted pedals are brake-controlled (or if you stop pedaling) for interruption. If you
are not yet familiar with the braking power of the
surface with good traction and away from traffic. Avoid braking consecutively. When on a long
down slope, use both brakes in a steady burst of short braking actions. The brakes will cool down
when you apply them intermittently. Stop the bike at any sign of overheating. The symptoms of
overheating include extra braking force required, a concentration of burning smell and loud
noises.
Allow the braking system to cool down before riding. A wet condition reduces the braking effect
and easily causes the tires to skid.
Always keep a longer braking distance on a wet road surface. Ride slowly and brake carefully.
Wearing of Brake System
The wearing of brake shoes and discs is the result of friction. The more you ride the bike in a
mountainous terrain or in rain or mud, the more worn the bike will be. The wearing of brake
shoes and discs cannot be evaluated from the brake rods alone. Therefore, it is necessary to
check before riding. Always go to a qualified distributor for replacement of brake shoes.
Replacement of new brake pads
New brake shoes must be inserted when they reach their best braking performance. To do that,
you need to accelerate the bike up to 25km/hr (15.5mph) and apply the brakes. The replacement
is done when the force you apply to the brakes stop reducing.
Riding condition
Riding on leveled ground / with tail wind
Riding on a leveled surface
Riding on an up slope or against the winds
Riding on a very steep slope or against high winds
mechanical disc brake
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