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Old 08-15-2008, 12:13 AM
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brake cleaner what else????

so on my scooter it has rear drum brakes and im haveing trouble with it, if i have 2 fingers on the lever i can lock the tire up without trouble at all but i cant pull up on it very hard so it wont come up to wheelie, when i use 1 finger i can pull it up but cant pull to hard on the lever so i cant control the wheelie if i go to far back. what do i do? i havent tryed anything yett, just wanna know what would help?
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adjust the cable
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Re: brake cleaner what else????

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adjust the cable
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i have already tryed that so meny times. still cant do it.
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Re: brake cleaner what else????

get a new cable,try an ez pull lever
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Old 08-15-2008, 12:23 AM
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Re: brake cleaner what else????

A stupid question though but are your break pads wore out
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Old 08-15-2008, 12:26 AM
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Re: brake cleaner what else????

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A stupid question though but are your break pads wore out
i have no clue they might be. i have had to turn the nut on the cable about 1/2 a turn everyday i stunt, but i have had the problem all along.
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Dude . its only scooter.


ask bibo , he knows alot of sercet tricks for ya.
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Originally Posted by 100%_sukkafree
get a new cable,try an ez pull lever
i have seen them before but just for hydraulic brakes, can you get them for cable brakes?
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Change your pads then report back.
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Old 08-15-2008, 12:46 AM
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Change your pads then report back.
for sure will do.
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Re: brake cleaner what else????

Originally Posted by NBstunter
i have seen them before but just for hydraulic brakes, can you get them for cable brakes?

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Use a ezpull clutch lever.... Should fit for ya.

Or try pulling up with 1 finger covering, and just float the second piggy up there after its up!

Or just keep practicing, and the hand strength will follow.

+1 on pads as well.
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