My Blasty is pulling hard to the right when i use the front brake, I know the R brake engages 1st and hard, I have tried to balance them with the wing nut. What is a good way to even them out? I have tried the same # of turns and measuring response but I cant get it the R always pulls 1st and kind of jerks the quad. If i can get some help i would greatly appreciate. Thank you -)
Front brakes pull hard to the right, How do i adjust and balance?
- Thread starter jasindude1
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Dont pull the front brake so hard? If i pull mine hard enough i will turn to the right.... But thats because im sliding I:I
Loosen the right side rather than tighten the left
You may also need new pads
Loosen the right side rather than tighten the left
You may also need new pads
Sounds like the shoes are worn unevenly or are damaged in some way.
If the drums have not been off in a while there could be a build up of friction dust causing grab/slip.
Is the left cable a little sticky?
If the drums have not been off in a while there could be a build up of friction dust causing grab/slip.
Is the left cable a little sticky?
when water gets into these drum brakes, which it does, the pads will get glazed over and cause exactly what you're describing...pulling and jerking.
i once had the whole bike stand up on the one front wheel when it grabbed, going down hill...no clue how i saved that one
take the drums off and you'll see the glazing on the brake shoes, they'll look black and shiny.
sand them down until they look dull, and probably green pad material underneath
sand them evenly until all glazing is gone.
you can also sand the drum surface too, as it will get glazed over also.
do not use very rough sandpaper on either. medium to fine grit only.
reassemble,
then with the front tires off the ground, spin both wheels and hit the brakes, adjust each until hitting the brakes results in even stopping of the spinning tires. if when riding more braking is required, adjust each the same amount.
ps...this will only last until water gets into the drum and glazes the pads over again.
hence why hydro conversion is popular
i once had the whole bike stand up on the one front wheel when it grabbed, going down hill...no clue how i saved that one
take the drums off and you'll see the glazing on the brake shoes, they'll look black and shiny.
sand them down until they look dull, and probably green pad material underneath
sand them evenly until all glazing is gone.
you can also sand the drum surface too, as it will get glazed over also.
do not use very rough sandpaper on either. medium to fine grit only.
reassemble,
then with the front tires off the ground, spin both wheels and hit the brakes, adjust each until hitting the brakes results in even stopping of the spinning tires. if when riding more braking is required, adjust each the same amount.
ps...this will only last until water gets into the drum and glazes the pads over again.
hence why hydro conversion is popular
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