How to Adjust Mechanical Disc Brakes on an Electric Scooter

In this video, Paul will be teaching you how to identify common problems and adjust mechanical disc brakes on an electric scooter.
How to Adjust Disc Brakes on an Electric Scooter (article): electric-scooter.guide/guides...
Tools:
8 mm open-ended wrench
2 mm Allen wrench
4 mm Allen wrench
5 mm Allen wrench
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[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

What other electric scooter fixes would you like to see? Let us know in the comments!

[@jaxkazamagaming9186]

Apollo air please. Rear disc

[@abegadeloff1052]

Hiboy s2 pro, clamp-on the mudguard rattling

[@SuperShanus]

M365 break cable replacement please

[@rahmanenam]

Apollo explorer pls

[@wardkni1129]

Zero 10X

[@MrMadTurtle]

Thanks for the help, I watched another tutorial and after following it my brake was looser than before. With your video in 1 minute my brake is better than it ever was. Thank you agajn😊

[@fnrome779]

Facts, 🤣🙏🏽

[@Vincyprinc3]

Perfect! I got a new scooter two days ago and the brake pad was rubbing on and off against the disc and this video he’ll me figured it out. Thank you!!

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Glad it helped! -Paul

[@Hatsana]

Thank you. Fixed my loose brake problem on the Gotrax scooter.

[@griffonsa]

really best vid on adjusting the breaks on youtube! Well done man!

[@letrolltwo5625]

Thanks was confused for months how to tighten my front disc brakes. All along wasn't using the correct screws to loosen the caliper full position, was instead using the screws to hold it into place LOL. After this video i finally understood this : D

[@MayorLightning]

2 years later and still helped. Had little accident and didn’t know how to adjust it. Thank you

[@lost644]

erm im having the problem where the back wheel isnt stopping when i turn breaks on and only front ddoes

[@madzid9583]

Thanks man, i finally got my brakes to work better. Before i repaired it i had to hold the break fully and it still wouldnt break that good, but now i hold the break halfly and it already brakes. Thank you! Subbed and Liked!

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks for watching

[@steve0062]

Followed your instructions fully and everything works great now. Thank you.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Awesome! Thanks so much. -Vosk

[@TheCrazyStudent]

This video was extremely helpful. It taught me exactly what I needed to know in order to align and adjust my brakes after changing the rear wheel. Thank you for the video.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Glad it helped!

[@ilyam8409]

Extremely helpful thank you so much.

[@GillGDundee]

Thankyou ,instantly fixed my brakes ,that were getting slightly loose this worked perfect,mine has a spring i pushed up and it tightened my brakes back to perfect, Perfectly aligned no grinding either

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

We are glad! Thanks so much for stopping by. -Vosk

[@Niki_23_]

Super explained, I managed to make the brakes myself thanks to your video..😘

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Haha thanks for the feedback -Vosk

[@izralizuddin1674]

Thank you Paul! I just started e scooter racing and just bought one. Your video showed a lot and I really appreciate it❤

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Glad I could help!

[@Fred-yh3nj]

After searching which video is the best instructions. I found this one to be the best result for what I was looking for and the most helpful.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks for the kind words -Vosk

[@gkcoupe]

This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for your posting and sharing.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffcox4538]

Thanks man. This really helped me and my hiboy.

[@clutchkicker392ison5]

Good to see a PRO share proper fixes . Cheers

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks 👍

[@dylank826]

my brakes weren't strong enough finally i figured out i needed to adjust the rear pad best video on KZbin for this!

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Glad we were helpful! -Vosk

[@jamesotjen6725]

Great video guys, thank you so much. Have great day

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thank you! You too! -Paul

[@pandorachild]

Ty, this was very clear and extremely helpful.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks very much! -Vosk

[@Laticlavius]

This is a fantastic video! Thank you!

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

So glad I could help! -Paul

[@sdr262]

Best video explanation of this, much appreciated :)

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gordonfelesina3170]

really appreciate the great content, thanks!

[@incontrovert7930]

this is the best tutor on youtube,,,,,my problem is finally solved thankyou.... it became kind of or fight or victory depending on how to find it after those other pointless movies or hard to find vids.....👍🤔🤔🤔

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Glad to hear that

[@ran-and]

awesome video superbly explained thanks to this video i was able to fix my rear wheel block thanks

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Glad it helped! -Vosk

[@captainsarcasm5423]

This worked for me as well, Thankyou soo muchhh❤

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Awesome to hear! I love making this kind of video! -Paul

[@donnilambur]

You explained it perfectly ❤ thanks alot

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

You're welcome 😊 -Vosk

[@williamyamm8803]

Thanks a lot Greetings from France

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Our pleasure! Greetings.

[@risepop6133]

Thank you very much! Highly recommended

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@carlosgonzalez5651]

Thank you so much!

[@888anvil]

Thank you, a fantastic and informative video tutorial.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

You're very welcome!

[@NateD77]

Well done video.

[@nicholasrush4879]

It worked thank you

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Awesome! Nice work! -Paul

[@maxward9953]

Hey team would love to see what is the easiest method to fit a solid tire on the rear.

[@redfox1769]

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH THIS MEANS ALOT

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Our pleasure!

[@davidvinski643]

Thanks, that was helpful!

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks so much! Stay safe. -Vosk

[@k.m.h7480]

thank you

[@brandon6093]

First video I watch and it's my exact scooter

[@vaghii6731]

Thank you so much it helped a lot.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

You're welcome! -Vosk

[@felipebravo7718]

In my case I got the brake malfunction light on but there's no evident failure and it brakes just fine, what do you think it could be the problem?

[@erdemdurmaz9056]

Thanks man it helped

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks for watching

[@TheEmmaVee]

I couldn't do the first method because the screws would not come undone. I thought I was doomed until I did method two and it worked!! Thanks, you saved my bacon. I have to ride this thing down a big hill that always has lots of traffic. I was fearing the worst if I wasn't able to get it fixed myself. This is my only transport to work!! Thank you thank you!!

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Awesome! Thanks for watching. -Vosk

[@jimmydepena4653]

Very helpful

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks for watching

[@notforu8713]

Ty for help

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Our pleasure! -Vosk

[@martyclayton3611]

Thanks Paul for the video...very detailed! Where did you get your scooter stand?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

I copied David Vosk on this one. I love this thing. It's my second desk, my coffee table, an extra monitor stand during the live show, and of course a grear scooter stand. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XNZ5GV6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=electricsc0cc-20

[@CB-ym9pg]

Great vid! Very informative. How about a Fiido with seat scooter. ☺️

[@raquelromain4336]

Thanks!

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks for watching! -Vosk

[@Thomasz126]

Hi, the rear wheel of my Hiboy S2PRO only rub (sounds like metal on metal) when I am riding. It spins freely when off the ground which makes it very difficult to diagnose. Any insightful tips in this aspect?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

The sound goes away when there isn't any weight on it? A certain amount of dragging noise is normal from disc brakes. Do you feel like it's dragging in addition to making noise? -Paul

[@ivooliveira2789]

Thx

[@peatehs]

:: Can adjusting the brakes effect the mileage?

[@jah8935]

I'm going to try to fix it I'll be back

[@dannydanny9875]

Watching this again with my new Scoot Air Wide Board 😇

[@youtube-user73424]

Keep us posted

[@sean6809]

It’s been 6 months bro did u fix it?

[@youtube-user73424]

@@sean6809 rider guide channel has a very thorough video

[@back2_basice]

@@sean6809prob not

[@josephinflorida]

Where did you get the scooter repair stand that you have the scooter on I’m looking for something like that

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

geni.us/StandLift

[@Bobjack3]

Really great video! The original video from the brand that i bought my scooter from, lacks all the details that you go through, and adding what tools to use, as they only give you 2 different size keys to it...

[@jseasecrest1507]

Thank u

[@wrcngsite]

thank you so much, took me 30 seconds to fix

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks for watching

[@daveroche6522]

Very good indeed - thanks Paul.

[@MrRustyJames]

Great knowledge to have. You're a RoCK StaR Paul.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks so much Rusty! -Paul

[@m.alexandrecastro9323]

I agree with you all, it took 2 secs to adjust the caliper. Had no clue of that &^%#$ screw !!! Thanks

[@MrPageyjim]

New scooter and I adjusted them as you show and they are still mushy and still need to be pulled basically all the way down. I can't take up any more slack without them rubbing. Thanks in advance for any advice.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks! Sorry it didn’t help.

[@spotlessreviews7425]

Hi there! My electric scooter Gotrax Gxl V2 rear wheel is sometimes touching the brake disc even when im not pressing the brake handle, can you post a video about this fix?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Possibly in the future! Thanks for the suggestion. -Vosk

[@enginkucukkayhan2856]

if its new, might be from a bent disk. if its after adjustment, adjust your right pad while tire is turning as in 5:38, or it might happen because you tighten brake wire too much and left pad starts to touch disk.

[@aaronsdunk]

I've adjusted my brother in laws scooter. The rear brake pads I can see have a gap on each side, but when I lift the scooter up and spin, it still feels like something is slowing the rear wheel down. I've released the wire. It still does it. I've checked the mud guard, and it feels close but still free. Are some electric scooters meant to have some friction?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Each scooter is different!

[@garyandpattyworley6832]

Controller and motor diagnostics and replace if needed

[@ireneminzenmay4075]

how do you take the whole caliper off and swap it

[@jimcars6468]

I just purchased the Aovo Pro es80. The brakes make a weird noise. What should I do to make the noises go away?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Contact the dealer for assistance! -Vosk

[@MajeedKhan-el7nf]

I fixed my scooter thx to you

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Awesome! Glad to hear. -Vosk

[@Kyuhll]

actually helped me in reverse lol my tires were super sticky and would prety much stop me when i would let go of throttle

[@BuildTimeMC]

I have 3 questions 1. I have the gotrax g4 and it says in the manual to inflate tires to 50PSI but tires say 36, what should I do? The main thing I want is that the tires should last for as long as possible, i don't care about comfort 2. Is there any way I can make it engage just the regenerative braking when I push breakes a bit, and when I push harder it also activates disc brake? 3. Tightening the brakes, will it decrease or increase range? And will it increase or decrease the lifespan of the breaks?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

45 PSI is recommended

[@BuildTimeMC]

@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide I did 50, should I decrease?

[@Ron-sk8wo]

What is a good upgrade to this caliper you show adjusting? I want to stay with a mechanical one? Thanks

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

These are generic ones!

[@Ron-sk8wo]

Thanks

[@danieljwillen1993]

If you feel like you need to squeeze really hard to stop, would that maybe mean that the braking caliper needs replaced or the disk?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Yes you shouldn’t be squeezing that hard! Thanks for watching. -Vosk

[@googleuser7126]

Yesssss

[@maxward9953]

Hey team would love to see what is the easiest method to fit a solid rear tire.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Good idea. Thank you! -Paul

[@AngryPostmanStockholm]

This is what youtubers in general need to learn, pedagogic, several logic steps, good close camera and... what seems to be a youtuber decease: Not talk like adhd-speed and almost shouting. /Thanks

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Cool! Thanks for sharing. -Vosk

[@laurieholiday-smith3179]

Hi there. No brakes on electric scooter. I’ve tried adjusting the brake cable multiple times. After 2-3 applications of the brakes, they just loosen right up again. Any help would be truly appreciated. Thanks, Laurie

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Is the cable getting loose? Check and make sure the cable clamp is getting a good grab on the cable. If you're using the adjusters (twisting them), you may have reached the end of travel of the adjusters. What model of scooter do you have? -Paul

[@MrLou345]

I just bought a TIF Galop T-108 scooter with Hydraulic disk brakes and both front and rear grip to strongly. There is no sweet spot. It's all or nothing. ow do you get the brakes to be less grippy?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

some scooters parts like brakes are just less quality then others!

[@ashyslashy5722]

Could you PLEASE 🙏 do a guide on how to adjust breaks on the new Pro 4 model? I nearly died today going down hill. And how to adjust the stem on it as well, it already making that creaking sound after only 20 miles. Thank you.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

We will try our best thank you! -Vosk

[@electricrebel729]

Do you have a dedicated youtube channel just for these repairs? (ESG labs) If not can we suggest and request one please!

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

We will be including ESG Labs videos on this channel and will be releasing more VERY SOON! Thanks for watching! -Trina

[@enginkucukkayhan2856]

a solid advice for everyone, tightening brake tire too much seems a better idea to you if you think you dont need regenerative brake or tail lights; that causes brake wire to snap too early than it should. i snapped once in a downhill and thank god for those regenative break on motor. dont worry, when wire's life comes to end, you can feel the thinner-wrapped-wires snapping one by one when you breaking. when it happens, GET YOURSELF A SPARE WIRE ASAP!!! also dont worry x2: changing brake wire is the most easy one in this models. any other bicycle mtb wire do, but be sure they are no shorter than exactly 200mm long. loose wire from caliper, squeeze break and pull out the head of the wire from its slot, reverse process on new wire and you are good to go. shouldnt take more than 2 or 3 minutes.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Very insightful! Thanks for sharing. Vosk

[@notsomefisher2262]

Hey! So recently a super small part of my E scooters disc brake has chipped, and I don’t know what to do since it’s metal and I can’t really fix it. It’s causing a ringing bell noise whenever I spin the wheel because of that chipped part. Does anyone know what I should do

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

There might be a tool on Amazon to straighten bent rotors.

[@grantaskins6676]

how do you adjust the caliper with a rear motor?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

We will try to make a video in the future!

[@AA-ts4ff]

For me its hard to pull the brake lever with my hand, so what would i need to adjust? Please help

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Which scooter do you have ?

[@shakz410]

will this fix my back wheel not moving when i’m spinning it and slowing down the scooter ??

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Give it a try!

[@gabcbr]

Que vídeo incrível! Aplaudi por R$ 2,00 👏

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Muito obrigado! -Paul

[@TheOfficialMoMoGuy]

How do I fix red light , break mode on how do I fix that please help thanks

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

We will try to make a video!

[@dermotmccormack9436]

Thank you so much for this idiot proof description. Top class teacher!👏👏👏

[@charananantha9245]

Where did you get those tools ?? Please answer

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Plenty on amazon! Thank You.

[@donl3130]

May I suggest 2. My front wheel does a flap-flap-flap noise every revolution. It's not a metallic sound, sounds like something rubbery. But it's not the valve cap. When I tighten the bolts on the wheel, it reduces a bit. But it never did that in the begining. Perhaps knocking my wheel a few times a bit hard on cracks in the pavement did this? Second, how do you repair a tailight wire that was likely damaged by pressing the fender on the wheel to open the scooter? The front light turns on but not the tailight. XR Elite (Gotrax) scooter. Thought these issues might be common enough. :p

[@dannydanny9875]

I have a Vision A9 Scooter that needs maintenance... you guys got one in the warehouse?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

No we have not tried that one! -Vosk

[@dannydanny9875]

The Rosen Meents in Israel has an Oddball of Electric Scooters 👀

[@dannydanny9875]

So there is a little silver power button looking thing underneath the battery carriage that I'm not 100 % sure what it does. It's not a Dulatron, but I'm guessing it's to cut off the main power? It pushes in and out like a power switch. It's in the left side ooo5of where the plug input is, and whatver the othe circular thing next to it does.

[@willcamick]

I think I have dirt of some sort in the area where the break pads meet the disk break. How do I remove that????

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Try an air duster!

[@meoutwest]

Fixing a flat with tubeless and tubes. There isn’t any good videos on this common fix.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks! It’s near the top of the list! -Paul

[@yonutz333]

For tubeless look up how to do it on motorcycles

[@Diremagic]

I fell off my scooter earlier today and now the rear wheel drags hard. I hope its just one of these things i have to readjust

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Let me know how it goes! Also check both ends of the cable to make sure it hasn't been pulled half way out of the socket. That can make your brakes drag too.

[@iby9801]

Where can I buy the tools

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Should be plenty on Amazon! -Vosk

[@yashasikharulidze1156]

The brake caliper screws are so tight on mine , can’t unscrew it

[@NISABSTUFF]

I’ve noticed one of my break pads are wearing faster than the other. What causes this?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Most people brake most with their rear brake so that would be the reason why it gets worn quicker! -Vosk

[@NISABSTUFF]

@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide i have no brakes in the front just a rear disc brake with 2 brake pads so the rear is the only one i use. Is ur reason still the same in my situation where i only have a brake in the rear

[@tinzarkovic5261]

I got my Electric romobil and it isnt good, when I brake it turns tokyo drift mode but all my friends's romobiles brakes are Excellent and their brakes Instantly, please help

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Try to call the dealer for assistance! -Vosk

[@prolifiq7734]

I bent my back disc brake and now it won’t line up with the calipers to where it won’t scrape. Help!

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Take it to a local bike shop! They will assist you. -Vosk

[@richardhernandez3088]

✅💯💯

[@kristyhamilton9183]

How do u adjust the front brakes. All videos show back brakes

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Hopefully we will make a video in the future! Thanks for stopping by. -Vosk

[@youtube-user73424]

👍🏻

[@laryangel4082]

Wow