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Scooters - 125 to 300 => People 150 => Topic started by: houtexjoe on January 09, 2012, 02:52:21 AM

Title: Rear Brake Adjustment
Post by: houtexjoe on January 09, 2012, 02:52:21 AM

I just got this scoot and I've noticed that the rear wheel does not spin freely while on the center stand. This leads me to believe that the rear brakes may be too tight (unless this is normal on a new scooter) and need to be adjusted. Is there an easy way to do this? or do you have to remove the back wheel to make the brake adjustment? Thanks for your help:-)

Title: Re: Rear Brake Adjustment
Post by: Hoolander2 on January 09, 2012, 04:08:14 PM

It is normal.  See my reply in your other post.  ;)

Title: Re: Rear Brake Adjustment
Post by: houtexjoe on January 09, 2012, 05:46:25 PM

Cool, thanks :-)

Title: Re: Rear Brake Adjustment
Post by: k0co_5 on March 04, 2012, 01:59:58 PM

My rear brake does not seem to hardly brake.  I feel a bit of slowdown with rear brake, but not much.  When stopped on hill, it barely keeps me from rolling backwards, for example.  Brake lever travel is OK.   Front disc is great.   

Any ideas on why rear works so poorly, or is it just the way it is?   Thanks

Title: Re: Rear Brake Adjustment
Post by: Calothrix on March 19, 2012, 03:29:02 AM

Hate to say it, but yes the rear brakes on my P150 are also pretty worthless.  I think using the "Fred Flintstone" method to stop is more effective than using the rear brake!

Title: Re: Rear Brake Adjustment
Post by: zombie on March 20, 2012, 12:41:01 AM

You could try de glazing the shoes, and the drum with some 600 grit Emory paper, and carb cleaner. You will find they pretty much su(k tho