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Post by onewheeldrive on Jun 28, 2013 16:31:18 GMT -5
I can barely back my scooter up anymore-- to the point to where the wheel drags at times. The wheel spins forward, although not as freely as it used to-- I don't believe it's hindering performance. What would cause this??
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Post by prodigit on Jun 28, 2013 23:33:42 GMT -5
try squeezing the front brake, and releasing the lever.
Sometimes the front brakes get out of alignment (assuming it has a disc brake), due to rust on the disc, or rust in the caliper, or sometimes a warped rotor
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jun 29, 2013 0:17:25 GMT -5
Digi--- it is disc. I haven't bled the brakes since I've had the scoot, it's something I should do and haven't ever done. It happened, not as bad, before my rebuild----scoot was sitting since Nov of last year since last week. I haven't seen any leaks, but the fluid was empty where you check it--by the handlebars. Not sure if anyone knocked my scoot over during that time, Nov until basically now. I'll give it a closer look. I'm leaning towards neglect on my part, but not sure. I'm still learning.. lol.  |
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Post by rockynv on Jun 29, 2013 5:45:16 GMT -5
If it has been over 2 years since the brakes have been flushed then yes old brake fluid could be the problem however there could also be corrosive damage to the master cylinder or caliper.
The original brake fluid should have been flushed out the moment you got the bike and if that was not done then failures could happen after a few short months. Silicone hight temp grease should also be used on the guide pins on the front caliper and be renewed any time the front wheel is serviced.
I would first pull the guide pins and remove the caliper to check if the wheel still has drag on it from bad bearings before going too far.
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