Lectric XP 2.0 - How To ADJUST Your BRAKES

[@PedalWithPower]

Adjusting brakes can be a tricky business. Make sure never to put your fingers near the rotor when the wheel is spinning!!

[@Digzkazen]

Thank You Chris! I’m ready to adjust/fix my breaks.. I just have a question ? Do you think the ParkTool bike stand will hold my heybike ranger?

[@PedalWithPower]

@@Digzkazen Yes, this stand is very stable. It holds my full suspension ebike that weighs over 70 lbs.

[@Digzkazen]

@@PedalWithPower thanks , my only concern was the step thru, however I notice you use the seat post ✅thanks I’ll order one now

[@PedalWithPower]

@@Digzkazen Yep, just clamp it tight to the seatpost 👍

[@lindsayheadman5367]

I just tightened the levers

[@armyguy91357]

You really made the brake adjusting process easy to understand for us DIYers! Thank you

[@PedalWithPower]

You are welcome!

[@lynnbutterfield1868]

I'm a 54 year old woman who isn't even technical savvy and not very industrious and this video was very descriptive so much that I adjusted both the left and right side breaks on my XP 2.0 Lectric bike about 10 minutes ago. I live in Orlando Florida and ride this bike twice a week, to one of my jobs which is 19 mi away so 38 mi total to and from and the right, rear brakes have been not working for at least a month now and the left brakes were barely working before I did this very easy adjustment which was explained slow and thorough just like I needed, LOL! Thank you and you probably saved me from getting in an accident because I have to go to work at this 19 Mile away job tomorrow morning and now I have rear brakes again so yay for that and hats off to you!

[@tenncutt]

I'm impressed! Way to go!

[@DonnDadda87]

Dude. I just want to say thank you. Out of all the tutorial type videos that ive been scrolling through, I'd just like to say this is a clean professionally made tutorial and thanks. Im not sure if this video is exactly what im searching for (im looking for how to replace a break lever) for my ebike "GFORCE ZM" but thumbs up bro👍🏼

[@harrywrigleyjr2634]

My Lectric XP is due tomorrow from FedEx really been enjoying all your Lectric videos to help familiarize myself for when it shows up especially the vid about all the settings thank you sir.

[@PedalWithPower]

That's awesome! You're gonna have a blast. I'm going to do some more videos with tips I've learned and some accessories you might like.

[@harrywrigleyjr2634]

@@PedalWithPower cool looking forward to it

[@Saddletramp1200]

XP 2.0 is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. 😁

[@ralexking]

First thing worked immediately! I have never ever been able to adjust a brake myself and almost just brought it to the bike shop you saved me money thank you so much!

[@PedalWithPower]

That's fantastic, great job!

[@lukeo5454]

Just purchased lectric xp.. and I know this is gonna be very valuable video in future. These maintenance videos you do are crazy valuable. Thank you!

[@PedalWithPower]

Thanks Luke, you can just use them for reference as needed!

[@SonsOfJupiter]

Went to REI today, got told they're "not taking any service requests" at the bike shop. This video helped me get my rear brake biting again, thanks again man your content is golden!

[@milesofsmilesrving]

You are the go-to man when in comes to lectric how to videos. You must be a teacher by profession, you are very methodical in your presentation. Thank you ☺️

[@Charles.Spillman]

This has been the simplest video to understand. My mom's cousin gave ne abd Lectric XP 2.0, I've been riding it around and noticed that the brakes were feeling a little loose but couldn't figure out what to do then found your video.. Thanks

[@SOCALHD]

I have watched so many videos on this topic, but yours provides the best explanation for my visual brain. I’m going to give it another try and adjust my brakes now. Thank you!

[@marinorosario3917]

I really like how you explain inch by inch on every step on all your Tutorials keep those Pedal knowledge clicking great job my friend

[@rofflestomp684]

These videos are an absolute must for 2.0 owners! Thanks so much!

[@PedalWithPower]

Thank you very much! That's my goal, to make a repair guide for after you already own one 👍

[@TylerShore]

your tutorials are keeping me sane as I delve deep into e-bike maintenance. thank you so much for your diligence!

[@paulrichards6033]

Awesome video. I just bought a few junker e-bikes and putting them together. Brakes that I replaced were very slack. This helped tremendously. Well done!

[@MatthewInEugene]

Even though you have your tire mounted wrong, this video was helpful.

[@molinaroddanny]

Well done, I have watched a few videos on brake adjustments; urs by far is the best one as you have explained in practice the fundamentals firstly to understand the concept and then proceeded to action the concept. Fantastic video

[@michaelritchie7139]

Your videos are easy to understand for those of us that aren't mechanically gifted. Keep up the good work!

[@PedalWithPower]

Thanks, I'm trying to explain things as simply as I can.

[@davidcantu5923]

Able to tighten up my brakes with your video! Thank you so much. Next on my list is tightening the chain. Here goes this ole man still working with tools 😅

[@MedicXDm]

THE best explanation of bike brakes i've seen. Thank you.

[@mickerdoodle]

Very clear, thank you. When you have the brake off of the bike, having a piece of cable including the end cap, on would make it even clearer for me.

[@mnshutterbug]

Awesome clear instructions. Thanks much!. My issue was not enough space around the rotor. I just wish the rear adjustment bolt was easier to get at on the Lectric bike. I had to loosen the retention bolts on the caliper to angle it to get at the bolt.

[@MatthewFry]

Thank you! Loosening and sliding the brake over was exactly what I needed.

[@SgtBeeef]

Quick, easy, well explained brake guide. Thanks a bunch my dude.

[@motokisano9827]

Wow you saved me from going to bike shop and getting disappointed with my stupidity lol. Thank you!!

[@lindsayheadman5367]

Yep your adjustment worked thanks its a little hard to stop useing the feet now i have breaks again

[@kenalexander7614]

Excellent Video! Great information for a novice mechanic.

[@harrycalderbank6715]

Excellent video sir! Very clear explanations of exactly how it all works - very easy to follow. I did these adjustments on my new electric trike and what an amazing difference. Even the bike shop mechanic couldn't manage to get rid of the noises, but your perfect descriptions were so easy to understand, follow and carry out. Thanks and well done!!!

[@1cplpat]

BEST BRAKE VIDEO THAT I'VE SEEN !!!!!

[@PedalWithPower]

Thanks! I'll keep covering all the different bike parts so everyone can know exactly what it going on while you're riding.

[@andrewurban1735]

Agreed. Really helped.

[@BennyNeptune]

Everything i needed to know to adjust my brakes quickly and precisely. Thank you!

[@ednaburr1315]

Thank you so much for showing excalty how the breaks work. I've been having trouble with my back break. But I couldn't figure out how to fix the problem. Your video was right on.!And I had watch quit a few! My break is fixed!!!! Yea!

[@williamwhiskeyman8086]

Hey, I just reversed my handlebars as you showed in a previous video. I think I like it this way better.

[@PedalWithPower]

Awesome, great job!

[@AmatoChronicles]

Never worked with this type of brake before so your video was super helpful on all the adjustment points and things to look out for. Keep up the good work.

[@rayinto]

Great video. Thanks for breaking things down so simply for me to understand. Now I am off to adjust my brakes.

[@eldnah2]

I saw the Tinkering Turtle adjusting the Tektro Aries brakes on a Himiway and it seems like a logical step-by-step way to do it. First tighten both barrel locks all the way, then tighten the cable at the caliper all the way, then back off a bit. It was very quick and easy to do on my Lectric 2.0.

[@PedalWithPower]

As long as it worked, good job 👍

[@lindsayheadman5367]

Thanks i think u may have just fixed my breaks on my e bike handle bar lever adjustment about to see

[@robinelliott908]

Super helpful, really clear and easy to follow. Thanks a lot.

[@trini_boi2414]

Good video I just adjusted mine and it's pretty easy..next I would love to see a video on tightening to repairing a wobbly brake lever..mine feels a bit loose and wobbly 😄

[@DenJee-b5t]

Thanks for this video. great way to get your bike from unuseable to functional in a pinch 😊

[@gordonvanlieshout8134]

Good job explaining brake adjustments. Thanks!

[@kevinhansen4086]

Finally have safe brakes again thanks to your video!!! I had no bite on my rear brake at all! Oof!

[@kaveman_4242]

Thank you so much for this video. I am now a mechanic.

[@PedalWithPower]

That's fantastic!

[@jamesfabbro8372]

Thanks for the info, it helped with my lectric 3.0 😃

[@rightful4973]

As someone that rides the XP 2.0 long range to and from work everyday, my brakes are fed up with me atm but I feel like tightening them will give me more time before needing a full on replacement 😭

[@georgebowers5371]

excellent description and filming. Very helpful, THANKS!!

[@wolfnector2154]

great information spot on and for dummies even lol well done mate

[@JHOFF111]

Just got an e bke, man I feel helpless, I could tear down my BMX bikes and back together, but these breaks have me confused! I need to adjust the rear, it's rubbing, have to watch this a few more times

[@Mylesabove22]

Thank you for the informative video. Any suggestions if the caliper arm keeps getting stuck after applying the brakes?

[@wendysolomonson1827]

A very good explanation and tutorial.

[@gmanmarx8705]

This is a good one Im going to work on my brakes tommrow thanks

[@WanderingAroundAZ]

I can't get the 5mm onto the rear caliper inside adjustment. The motor hub is in the way. What's the trick to that without removing the rear wheel or rear caliper?

[@thefourfourclub]

How do you get to that silver adjustment bolt on the back brakes on the 2.0 the motor is in the way of the adjustment bolt ?

[@refresh77]

I read somewhere that the brake cable snapped while someone was riding almost causing an accident. How often should I replace the brake cable? I ride my XP a lot (commute and weekend riding) Can you post a how to? Thanks.

[@LeeWeh]

Great content, half way through your playlist.

[@PedalWithPower]

Thanks Lee, I'll keep adding more to it!

[@04NJCobra]

Always informative and easy to understand videos! Thank you so much! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@gary7309]

I'd like to see video of the rear caliper removal on a Lectric XP 2.0 step-thru. Rack removal or rear wheel removal? Fronts are easy, rear caliper removal is PITA!

[@jeffcapobianco4674]

Great job, really clearly presented! Exactly what I needed to know! Appreciate the information!

[@nickmalkemus5898]

Hello, is there any way to do what you did at 8:15 to the back wheel's caliper without taking it off? The motor blocks it mostly, and I was able to do it once at a tough angle but would rather not try again due to the chance of stripping the bolt. Thanks!

[@BrannuStudios]

Did you ever figure this out? I'm having the same

[@hoangdieutrinh]

Very clear and complete explaination. Thanks a lot!

[@billw2025]

Great video, very informative. I did all those adjustments but I still seem to be getting a drag on the front wheel of my XP, it doesn't seem to free wheel like it should any ideas? Bill

[@skud1452]

Really really simple and helpful, thank you kind sir

[@dfking47]

So I see there are cable hydraulic brakes are they worth the money. Would they be a worth while upgrade.

[@PedalWithPower]

There are some that are really good. The $50 ones on Amazon are garbage. The only ones on Amazon that look decent are the Juin brand, but the are expensive. Origin8 and Crust Bikes Palm oil brakes are also very good and expensive. Not sure if they are really worth the price unless you are really having braking issues.

[@eldnah2]

Are there better brand brake cables that stretch less that we should be ordering to replace the standard ones on our Lectrics?

[@PedalWithPower]

Stainless steel, slick wound are the best. But all cables stretch a bit

[@ronaldpankey186]

This was really helpful. Thanks so much.

[@Seankilpatrick-je1bs]

What is the name and number of the bike stand

[@josenava3656]

Super perfect explanation, thank you

[@kevincrow5683]

I love your videos I do have a question tho what is the best brake pads to get and what type of lubricant for the chain would you recommend and chain tighten tips ?

[@presleybilderberg9037]

Thanks for helpful info

[@PedalWithPower]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@derkwissink1286]

Outstanding information thanks DJW

[@gailbeyatte]

Thanks I'm a newby, and you helped alot!

[@PedalWithPower]

Glad to hear it! We all start as newbies 👍

[@samuelbado4636]

Appreciate the video. Do you have any issues getting to the inner pad adjuster with the p-handle wrench? With the motor back there, I really couldn't access it with an allen key. Basically lose the straight shot to the adjuster due to the motor. I was thinking it might be easiest just to get a low profile allen key for that problem

[@markma7534]

This is an excellent video, thank you.

[@terry480e]

Hey,good vid.Thanks for the refresher

[@Edward-ul3du]

EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION.

[@burtonbufford]

Thanks for this VERY informative video. I am in NO ways mechanically inclined or knowledgeable. I had an issue with my brakes and was worried about when or how I was going to fix them, since bike shops won't work on e-bikes for liability reasons, and I had watched other videos and didn't really see anything that held my attention or sounded doable. Come to find out, that silver outside nut on the opposite side of the brake caliper needed tightened. My brakes went from no reaction (whether the back was tight or loose) to a nice strong grip . My only issue is, I can't quite reach the one in the back because the motor is in the way and I don't have a 5mm allen wrench that can get in there to turn that nut. Any suggestions?

[@BrannuStudios]

Did you ever figure it out? I'm having the same issue with a e bike

[@burtonbufford]

​@@BrannuStudiosYeah I found a couple of bike shops in my town and the next town over fortunately

[@patrickbyrd1181]

Very helpful, thank you for making these videos!

[@gustavooro1069]

Muchas gracias, this video really helps a lot !👏

[@gonzo2.0]

Excellent tutorial as always thanks

[@PedalWithPower]

My pleasure!

[@michaelmorrissey765]

What bike stand are you using?

[@PedalWithPower]

It's the Park Tool PCS 9.3, works great! Here's a link to it -- amzn.to/3Kb2LKp

[@willscully1898]

Fantastic video. Very helpful, thanks.

[@williebrinkley1105]

Awesome explanation.

[@PanyingPilot]

Have you experienced and resolved an issue with a click that happens once per revolution?

[@owenoiffer]

Curious about the 22 inch wheel setting. Could you clarify that 22 inch versus 20 inch as it is a 20 inch wheel, and how does this affect the other settings. Thanks again

[@PedalWithPower]

It's to compensate for the 4" tire. If you change it, your speedometer and odometer will be slightly incorrect. You would only need to change it if you put much smaller tires on.

[@sorrylearner]

Very Informative!

[@PedalWithPower]

Thanks Brother! Hopefully more helpful than confusing. 😁

[@yuki_Mitremitreya]

Thank you so much. It was helpfull i appreciate you.❤

[@jameshamann7525]

Excellent video!

[@GeorgeMincey]

Great tutorial

[@craig3592]

best tutorials

[@hharadon]

Very Informative. Thanks

[@PedalWithPower]

Anytime! 👍

[@BORICUACHANNEL]

Thank You Sir

[@PedalWithPower]

Anytime, thanks for watching!

[@davidharris1767]

Great info !

[@PedalWithPower]

Thanks, hope it can shed some light on what your brakes are doing down there!

[@nava8529]

Great video thank you 😮

[@johnoudin5646]

Very clear! thanks!

[@janekane7014]

thank you!! so helpful!

[@PedalWithPower]

You're welcome, Jane !👍

[@lewiswright969]

Thank you very much most helpfull

[@andreswheelsdown]

Excellent! Thank you

[@hugoq4335]

1000 thank you.

[@PedalWithPower]

You're very welcome!

[@winningtrade3419]

Hi Chris. I was able to adjust the caliber to stop the rubbing sound it makes when its rubbing on the rotor for the front wheel. However, I am at a loss as to how to adjust the barrel adjuster for the front breaks on the hand grip. I know in the video, you showed which direction to twist the barrel adjust for the rear breaks but not for the front. As for the trying to adjust the caliber to stop rubbing against the rear rotor, the motor is blocking one side and I can't get access to adjusting the caliber. Does it mean, I would need to remove the rear wheel first in order to be able to adjust the caliber?

[@PedalWithPower]

If the brake pull from the lever feels fine, then you don't need to use the barrel adjuster. The barrel adjuster is just for tensioning the cable, to make it tighter. To do that, just unscrew the barrel a little, counterclockwise, then tighten the lock nut back down on the brake lever to keep the barrel in the position you just moved it to. For the rear brake, the only way to reach the 5mm Allen on the inside, to adjust the stationary pad, is with the P-handle wrench that I'm using. If you don't have one, you have to either remove the caliper or the wheel, to get to it. But you won't know if you adjusted it correctly until you put it back together. Very time consuming, I'd just buy the Park Tool 5mm P-handle wrench.

[@DanGalietto]

Thank you so much!

[@gwenprescott7723]

Very helpful

[@DanielDehart-jk6yf]

Make a video with the XP 3.0 The show how you take The same video that you make make one for the XP 3.0.