06-27-2016, 03:04 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Dragging brakes
2002 DS series. My self adjusters keep over tightening to the point of slowing me down and heating up the hub.
I keep backing off the adjuster but it tightens back up almost immediately Any advice would me appreciated |
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06-27-2016, 06:03 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Dragging brakes
Is your cart lifted?
Secondly, remove the drum and manually adjust the shoes to a point they are more loose. |
06-27-2016, 07:28 PM | #3 |
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Re: Dragging brakes
If the sliders are not moving freely they will adjust them selfs too tight.
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06-27-2016, 08:18 PM | #4 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Dragging brakes
The cart is not lifted. The only way I know to back the pads off , is to spin the adjustment wheel back.
Also, just put a new cable on but it already had this issue. How important is cable adjustment ? Could this be part of the problem ? The carts new to me. Thanks |
06-28-2016, 06:31 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Dragging brakes
Cable adjustment is definitely an issue if it's too tight. It should be adjusted enough where the pedal feels stiff enough, but not hard.
Yes you will spin the adjustment wheel to move the pads inward towards each other. Pushing downward on the lock mechanism at the bottom of the wheel with a screwdriver will help you turn the adjustment wheel. |
06-28-2016, 08:48 PM | #6 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Dragging brakes
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I just got the cart and the guy before me said " I did a brake job " Well it appears that one shoe is different. In other words it was cobbled together. Getting new shoes and I'll see if that does it. Took a bit to notice. I think it came off a earlier model. |
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