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Post by jjoshua20213 on Feb 8, 2014 18:53:35 GMT -5
So the screws on the brake cylinder are stripped and won;t move and I have bad luck with extracting screws.
With that being said I need brake fluid and havn't replaced since. Brakes started to feel spongy but still work good.
A little while ago the bike went do and the front caliper was taken off for repairs.
When I "tried" to put it back on its as if i'm pushing the brake a little bit and the pads won't fit over the rotor.
Is my caliper damaged or do I just need to bleed the brakes?
I did notice that it rubbed a little bit but not much before, I neglect to inspect if its working properly.
My question is what should I do to get the brake pads to not "stick" or retract back like they should so they will fit over the rotor
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 8, 2014 21:39:42 GMT -5
Wrap a rag around an extra large screw driver, then use it to pry the pads open as much as possible.
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Post by mark2275 on Feb 8, 2014 21:53:06 GMT -5
You can gently pry the caliper apart with a medium size flat screwdriver. If it has two pistons collapse both. When you squeeze the brake lever it will snug up to the rotor after 3-4 squeezes.
If the caliper is sticking and not letting the wheel spin freely. You need to take the caliper apart, and clean it. Remove it from the scooter make sure the fluid has drained from it. Blow air from a compressor into the caliper, through the brake bleeder hole. Be very CAUTIOUS it will shoot the pistons out like rockets. Feather the trigger on the blow gun. If you're not sure. Hold the caliper down in an empty 5 gal. bucket. Point it away from you. When you pop the pistons out check for worn or defective surfaces,check the O-rings in the caliper. If the piston's look tarnished on the outside where they travel in the caliper, lightly buff them shiny with a green scratchy pad. Apply clean brake fluid on O-ring,s in the caliper cup,s
and reinsert the piston's back into the caliper. Attach caliper back on the scooter bleed the brakes you should be good to go.
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Post by jjoshua20213 on Feb 8, 2014 22:33:50 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by tmurphy on Feb 9, 2014 9:38:39 GMT -5
I have a front disc brake problem too. My problem is that I don't know which brake pads fit my Longbo Voyager 150cc scooter. It's a flagship chassis with 12" wheels. The back brakes are fine, but I need the control of a good set of front brakes. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by ramblinman on Feb 9, 2014 10:41:04 GMT -5
I have a front disc brake problem too. My problem is that I don't know which brake pads fit my Longbo Voyager 150cc scooter. It's a flagship chassis with 12" wheels. The back brakes are fine, but I need the control of a good set of front brakes. Any help would be greatly appreciated. best to take them off so you can compare to picture imo. you should find it listed here: www.eagleatvparts.com/index.php?cPath=45&sort=2a&page=1you can probably find them cheaper someplace else but that site is set up really well for locating parts. |
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