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ScootRs front disc brake binding

Posted:
Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:47 am
by Revvers
Hello all. I've been having some issues with my front (cable) disc brake from ScootRs, in that, it seems to bind on as I'm riding. I've been told that there's an inherent manufacturing problem with the remade actuator arm(??) Has anyone else had this issue, and if so, any solutions? I imagine nos must be rare as hens teeth and rediculously expensive!
Re: ScootRs front disc brake binding

Posted:
Tue Oct 13, 2015 12:29 pm
by dickie
Scootopia did an arm that (apparently) cured this, but they're out of stock.
They are about £40 and I've asked them if they're getting any more but have had no response.
Give them a shout; maybe they'll respond to market demand!
Re: ScootRs front disc brake binding

Posted:
Tue Oct 13, 2015 12:56 pm
by Revvers
Cheers Dickie
Re: ScootRs front disc brake binding

Posted:
Tue Oct 13, 2015 1:18 pm
by drivera
A few original ones turn up on flea bay for around £20 - £30 , and apparently ScootRS now make a stronger version of the arm but not sure how much stronger the spring is !!
Re: ScootRs front disc brake binding

Posted:
Tue Oct 13, 2015 2:54 pm
by Covboy
I experience the same problem on two units -its infuriating - the brake stays on when the spring doesn't return. My scootsrs discs are fairly new (<9 months) so I suspect that the "stronger" spring is fitted.

Re: ScootRs front disc brake binding

Posted:
Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:12 pm
by Revvers
Think I'll contact ScootRs and see if they acknowledge the issue. I notice their new op arm was added in Jan 15, so maybe, Covboy, you haven't got it(???) anyhoo, I think they should do a discount on the newer version. I'll let you know how I get on
Re: ScootRs front disc brake binding

Posted:
Wed Oct 14, 2015 5:04 pm
by HxPaul
I've got a scootRS front disc brake,my brake arm didn't return so I fitted a compression spring on the cable between the actuator and the brake stop on the backing plate,this did the job and it returns ok now.
Re: ScootRs front disc brake binding

Posted:
Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:45 am
by Revvers
No reply from ScootRs as yet. Paul, how did you fix that spring? Is it an easy (ish) job?
Re: ScootRs front disc brake binding

Posted:
Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:16 am
by HxPaul
Revvers wrote:No reply from ScootRs as yet. Paul, how did you fix that spring? Is it an easy (ish) job?
I've set my brake cable up as a reverse pull and the compression spring fits on the cable between the brake actuator and the adjuster that fits through the brake stop hole on the back plate.It's a two minute job.
www.ilambretta.com/reverse.html
Re: ScootRs front disc brake binding

Posted:
Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:49 am
by Revvers
Thank you
Re: ScootRs front disc brake binding

Posted:
Wed Oct 21, 2015 9:32 am
by Revvers
Just an update. Sent an email to the lads at ScootRs, quick response and very satisfactory conclusion. Great customer service. Uprated spring required
Re: ScootRs front disc brake binding

Posted:
Wed Oct 21, 2015 9:31 pm
by Covboy
Hi Revvers - are they supplying FOC ?
Re: ScootRs front disc brake binding

Posted:
Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:34 pm
by Revvers
Sorry for the delay! Yes mate, that's what they said