Tektro Aries mechanical brake adjustment on Himiway Electric Bikes - Tinkering Turtle

[@alfredoverno9674]

Tim, my man, just adjusted my own disc brakes. Holy smokes....I did it!!!! Thank you for passing that info al9ng I've been riding for a long time. Finally I can do my own safety maintenance

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Nice work! Very glad I could help. 👍

[@alfredoverno9674]

@@TinkeringTurtle my bike is a gt aggressor 2020 model. I followed your instructions.... and viola' I got r done. Sincerest thanks. P.s. thanks for responding so quickly.

[@tjmmcd1]

The sad part is that the Himiway manual lacks info as to general repair, part replacements and general maintenance info. Imo, Tim, the Tinkering Turtle, should be paid by Himiway for producing go-to videos like this, but he simply does it anyway because he's a caring man with a big heart . Hat's-off to the Tinkering Turtle!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Thanks Tom!

[@silveracer9]

This is what I was looking for. My brakes have suddenly failed on several occasions. Starts with the rear, total sudden loss and I can make it home with just the front brake. Lately the front will fail after the rear fails. A pop noise and total slack. I contacted Vituvia and they sent me a link to your video. Took only minutes to adjust and now I have approx 6 miles without a problem. Thanks for posting this video! Most helpful!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad I could help!

[@arthurharrison1345]

Thank you so much for your excellent video! My rear brake was slipping, and your description of the adjustment solved my problem; all I needed was 5mm Allen wrench. Thanks again!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Your welcome, it’s my pleasure!

[@pottymandotty4308]

I thought I was smart enough to figure out my squeaking brakes but I’ve had little success. After watching your video I adjusted them per your instructions and no more squeaking! It’s a pleasure to ride ounce again. Thanks much!😊

[@TinkeringTurtle]

I am so glad it helped! Adjusting the brakes is the first step in eliminating the squeaks for sure! 👍

[@blackcatspirit13]

Thank you so much for uploading this video. It saved me a world of pain and gave me the independence to service my own electric bike. First time e-bike owner, and knew nothing of disk brakes. I managed to readjust everything myself (the store where I bought it did a pretty ordinary job assembling it.) For a middle-aged woman like me, it's such a boost in confidence. Bike is running beautifully, now; no more tyres rubbing on the break pads, no more squeaking, and the brake handles now feel firmer (not loose.) Again, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us noobs, in a clear and succinct way. Cheers!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

I am so very glad it helped. Enjoy your bike!!

[@johnsheetz6639]

I know I'm a dude and I was afraid to mess with it because it's a new system to my old ass. I just loosen the disk and Technic able with my fingers

[@ricky8alta]

after owning an e-bike for almost a year, and adjusting brake pads, I found your video to be the best way to adjust brakes. I was doing it wrong. thanks a lot!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@TheSforz]

I've been trying to fix my breaks on my Aventon Pace 350 for some time now. This did the trick. I cannot thank you enough. This was incredibly helpful. I look forward to not flying over my handlebars!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped, I wouldn’t want you flying over anything!

[@HelloKitty-sc3vo]

I love my new Himiway, but I hated my brakes rubbing. Thank you so much for the excellent and wonderfully understandable brake caliper adjustment procedure. It was just what I needed to be 100% happy with my bike. You are a great instructor.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad to help, thank you for your kind comments!

[@jacknlor]

Good Afternoon Tim, My Cruiser was delivered 8 days ago, I have 43 total miles. I did notice my inside front caliper was riding on the brake disc. Your video was excellent and I will made those adjustments this evening. Two days ago I rode 16 miles, and know that I will really enjoy my Himiway Cruiser. My first 3 miles last week the temp was only 14, so didn't want to make any riding mistakes with ice and snow on the roads. Yesterday and today here in Minneapolis south metro, we were 40 degrees, so have been adding up the miles. Thank you again for the spot ON video. And I subscribed. Stay warm everyone, Jack

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Very glad it helped. Keep racking up those miles! (Be safe) And thanks for the sub!

[@cheekychicoshow9983]

I am in the Plymouth area and had just got my bike. weve had some beautiful weather lately. Happy riding!

[@rickdavid1795]

Great video. I use a rubber band to hold my brakes on. Also works good as an emergency brake for parking on a hill.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Great tip!

[@MisterJZ]

Concise and easy to follow. Great information on where to clamp down on the cable, something that is not covered properly in the "other" more technical videos.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fredg1959]

Fantastic , I have a squeak that drives me crazy. I knew I was going to have adjust the brakes. I didn't realize how simple the fix was. Thanks.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped

[@argonaut6386]

Thanks for the great tutorial. I've been using my bike to commute daily here in England and the brake levers are now moving to the hand grips. I have new pads to fit but think the cables may have stretched too. Thanks for helping to keep me cycling 👍

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped! Enjoy the ride!

[@veggyhead8]

Have to say that this is the best video I have found regarding adjustment of the Tektro Aries brakes. I love the clamp idea. Nicely done. The only thing missing from this video is the use of a torque wrench.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped!

[@ravepuppie]

This is simply the best video showing the exact method to adjust these brakes. I have this exact set on my Rad Rover 5 and this is so helpful.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Thank you!

[@blakeloring5997]

I really enjoy your videos.I was having a tough time deciding on getting a Rad bike or a Himiway . And after watching your videos, it was an easy choice. I live in NH and some of the hills are a bit much as I am getting older. I went with the Himiway step through. Thank you for the great videos ,they are a huge help.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

I am glad I could help!

[@rdesberg1]

This method seems to work! Had high pitched ringing for past few months. ENT dr said I had Eustachian Tube Dysfunction but not much to do about the ringing. Found this site 2 days ago and already symptoms have significantly reduced with this method. Will keep up for a few more weeks. Thanks so much for this video!!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Your welcome, I am glad it helped!

[@scstinger5]

I have these brakes on my single speed mountain bike and really like them! After I worn out the original pads I replaced them with some Shimano pads and they work even better now. I have several bikes with nice 4-pot hydraulic brakes and they’re great, but I don’t think people give good mechanical, brakes, enough credit. They are certainly more reliable and less maintenance. And how much more stopping power do you need than being able to lock-up your brakes lol!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

100% agree!

[@cotilynn]

Yes!!!!! Thank you soooo much!! This is the video I needed!! Well. All your videos are amazing. But on the hubbies maiden voyage,his brake was touching the whole ride and we didn’t know how to adjust them. Now we do!! Thanks for all you do!!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

You are so welcome! Make sure you are subscribed, I have more coming!

[@Abumalak688]

Thanks a lot mate, you really saved me, I went to the cycles store they said to me I've to pay £40 to fix my break God bless you 🙏

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Excellent!

[@eldnah2]

Your explanation made adjusting my rear brakes on Lectric 2.0 so quick and easy. Thanks a lot!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped, your welcome!

[@donnapearl8202]

Another awesome video. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to help the Himiway community. I know I’ll be able to work with my bike when it ever gets here!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Thanks!

[@dalewatkins9889]

Yes, Donna! It's nice that we can help one another, when it comes to regular maintenance, or even swapping out certain parts!

[@Oldsparkey]

Thank You , Thank You, Thank You , can't say it enough. I just got my Step Thru , Himiway , Cruiser together. Trying it I noticed the front brake making a noise. The pads were tight and rubbing. Not sure what to do I checked on here and found your video. A couple of minutes and some minor adjustments and everything is fine , Life is Great. Subscribed.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Your very welcome, glad it helped! Thanks for the subscribe!

[@CookieMan_Vr861]

Great video! Was able to adjust mine the first time by watching this video. I did 3 more and had no problems. Cannondale Adventure 2

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Great to hear, nice work!

[@edwardnyette9376]

Very clear and well done. 👌🏽 I really needed this. I thought I needed new brakes after 600 miles. I will try this and get back with you.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped, good luck!

[@toddarmstrong.trackside.action]

Tim, great video - thank you. Very informative. You've done a great job of explaining the reasons for each action as you go. I got a new Radrunner Plus 3 months ago and it's my daily commuter. I love it, but this week, the brakes started fading pretty fast to the point where I virtually have no stopping power. Over the last few days, I've watched a number of "how to" videos, but it was only after watching your video that I felt I had the confidence to tackle the job and it was a piece of cake ;-) Both front and rears are working well now. I subscribed and hit the notification bell. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks again...

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Thanks Todd, I appreciate your feedback!

[@lancedreger6872]

I'm glad I found your video. I just got a used Voltbike Mariner and your info is what I needed . Thanks

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad I could help!

[@davidgoodthunder5016]

You have a great way of showing Himiway bike adjustments and for those who like upgrades for riding preferences those too. Keep it up! The only thing that I would suggest because I watch ALL of your videos is if on occasion you would change up the background music. :-) You're a great teacher, easy to follow.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad you like them! I have been looking for a few more selections for music, just takes time to dig through the options and find something I can stand...😂

[@jimmackenzie5166]

Good tip on using the clamp and then adjusting. Your instructions were great!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

thx!

[@genebenson718]

Outstanding. I was going to have to take it into the shop to adjust the brakes, but your video was excellent and i was able to do it by myself. Thank you

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Great to hear!

[@dalewatkins9889]

Appreciate this explanation....haven't received my bike yet, but the information will come in handy some time after I've ridden it!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Great to hear!

[@dalewatkins9889]

Bike arrived, added 50 miles in the first two days, and needed to reset the front brakes, as it sounded like one of the pads dragging. Sure enough, the flashlight proved that was the case, and a quick adjustment initially found the top bolt not real tight, but all is good once again...thanks Tim!

[@elefja1]

Thanks, my new Radrunner rear brake was squeaking and deflected the disc quite a bit when activated. This solved the problem and keeps everything in alignment

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Awesome! enjoy the ride.

[@SpaceCommanderSpiff]

I actually had a hell of a time adjusting my front brakes out of the box. The pads were rubbing and I used this to help me adjust the brakes. I originally used the clamp method, but either I over tightened the clamp or didn’t tighten enough. Did 4 times with the clamp and the disk was still rubbing. Finally asked the wife to pull the handle and skipped the clamp. That fixed the issue on the first try. Not sure why the clamp didn’t help, but all good now.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Great feedback, thx!

[@matthewsandvik3038]

Perfectly adjusted the front pads on my new mountain bike thanks to your video!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped!

[@angelagottsponer1010]

You are my hero! This is the third video that has helped me out of a jam. Thank you very much!!!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

You're very welcome!

[@barbarawalior1911]

Two bikes with great brakes again in about 12 mins. Awesome Vid! Thank you!!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Great to hear! enjoy the ride:

[@Hoggdoc1946]

Very complete and easy to follow tutorial. Only comment I would make is don't cut the excess cable too short because when you replace the brake pads you may not enough cable left.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Thanks for the info!

[@tlkid415]

Best brake video ever. This was really helpful and gives me confidence to work on my own brakes

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the nice comment!

[@PeepoAds]

Awesome video, first time working on a bike. You made it real easy. Thank you.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Great to hear!

[@Bustadhed]

You De Man thanks so much , had no idea 1st timer with these type of brakes . Everything is tip top now !!!!!!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad I could help! Enjoy your bike!

[@bilboman1]

Excellent job on the video.... best one on brake cables I've seen yet! Thumbs up!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Thanks 👍

[@leighpracht4745]

Just what I was looking for! You are a great instructor :)

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Painttoexpressnotoimpress]

Thanks Tinkering Turtle the Falcon E Flyer will be back on the road in no time

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad to hear, enjoy the ride!

[@Painttoexpressnotoimpress]

Always

[@rternowski]

Love the video! So easy to understand! Bike looks like my Rad city 4

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped, enjoy your bike!

[@L3G07]

Thank you very much, you helped me sort my son’s brakes this is ver much appreciated, have a lovely Christmas.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped, Happy Holidays!!

[@robbieb4444]

Your tutorials are very well done. Thank you.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad you like them!

[@prycerob]

Great video. Made the adjustments. Thank you so much for what you do.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad to help!

[@calebchancey5127]

Thank u! I got a Quietkat voyager and it's the best bike I've had had to put it together though

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped!

[@theone2be33]

Quick tip: if you don't have a clamp for the brake handle you could also use a little rope or shoe lace to wrap around, or a zip tie. And also, instead of tightening the barrel adjuster at the top I would do the adjuster at the wheel first then in future if needed more tightening you could do so at the top. Just a quick tip

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Good tip, although it’s pretty easy to adjust either adjuster. I tend to agree with your advice!

[@williegramirez1355]

Thanks 😊 great teacher 👍 skills one of the best VIDS on mechanical brakes!! u da man!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Wow, thanks!

[@shanepost5595]

Thank you that was a great video and I will remember this as I just bought two of these!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iannoelle]

Wow, super helpful video, very clear to follow. Thanks so much!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

You're very welcome!

[@EderJPires]

You just got a new subscriber; nice and easy video to follow fixed issue for friend first try! 👍🏾

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@davidmedina7998]

Finally! A good mechanical disc brake video

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Thanks!

[@douglandry4350]

Thank turtle dude ya my Himiway front rim was rubbing bad great fix tip cheers.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped!

[@Agueybana55]

Thank you so much I just got my bike yesterday now thanks to you I will be able to take care of it.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad I could help, enjoy the ride!

[@flafferty]

another great timely video! Thanks for help keeping us safe on the road! Your videos are invaluable

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Thanks for the compliment and your very welcome! I’m very glad the videos are being so well received.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

My pleasure!

[@dereks.6783]

Very nice video. Thanks for taking the time to walk through the process thoroughly.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dereks.6783]

Just got new pads and I probably would have just put the calipers back on misaligned and misadjusted. I feel confident that I can handle the job and make it safe again. Much appreciated.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

One of the reasons I like doing these videos is so when I need to do an adjustment I can review the video and remember how to do it! 😂

[@ohanneskaradenizli7916]

I did fixed mine before I d watched ur video but. Thank god I find ur video 🙏

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad you liked it!

[@hollyblakeman7211]

Your a life saver thanks for your great videos. Just love em

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad to help!

[@skaybaltimore]

Excellent and clear. OTOH, it was so clear that it's obvious to me it's definitely not something I want to do every couple of weeks. For whatever it costs to swap out the mechanical disc brakes for Tektro hydraulic disc brakes it'd be worth it, not to mention the other advantages of hydraulic vs mechanical, like gradual response vs on/off, etc. Just my 2 cents.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

I hope it works out for you!

[@skaybaltimore]

@@TinkeringTurtle Thanks. And thanks for your helpful videos. Where I live it's quite hilly and the hydraulic disc brakes are really a necessity. I have them on 2 other bikes and I haven't had any problems at all. (Yamaha Urban Rush and Ariel Rider.)

[@paulythebirdmanPaulManalatos]

Good Job Thank you : ) You had steps that other videos left out. Thank you Very Much Have a Nice Day: ) I feel confident now! WOOT WOOT!!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Thanks, I’m glad it helped!

[@garyromero1562]

You are an excellent instructor. Thanks.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

I appreciate that!

[@roadrunner1944]

That was an excellent, well done, brake maintenance video for the ebike. My thanks.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

You're welcome!

[@toddsensenbach9397]

Thanks for the help!!! I've got brakes again!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad I could help!

[@willieho57]

Thanks. Just what I was looking for. Your videos have been a great help to me. Thanks again

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad to help, enjoy the ride!

[@denpeg74]

Hi T.T. Thanks so much for putting together this video. Just what I needed. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@TinkeringTurtle]

You are so welcome! I’m very glad it helped.

[@homemademusic7]

Just wanna say your videos are great🙂 God bless

[@TinkeringTurtle]

I appreciate that!

[@TheMirandaSquad]

Thanks, using this video I was able to installed a new caliper on my Super73 E-Bike!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Very nice, I am glad it was helpful!

[@campingbrad]

Thanks for the vid. Butt ass easy to do after watching you show the steps to do!5 min if even that to do it.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped!

[@garyo4456]

Just what the Doctor ordered…..Thanks Doc!! 👍😜

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Anytime!

[@mikekearsley2407]

Absolutely fantastic vid. I have the new Rad Rover 5 with the same Tektro Aries brakes and your vid was perfect to learn how to adjust the brakes. Thanks!! Have you purchased replacement pads? if so what pads did you buy. i noticed there are a-lot of inexpensive pads on Amazon. I wonder if they are as good as the stock Tektro pads. Thanks.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped. I haven’t purchased any pads yet. But I did look up brakes pads that would fit. Here are a couple of links to the pads. amzn.to/3fngbnd amzn.to/3foWmvL Hope this helps!

[@Arbitrage69]

Great video. Thank you for make these. Do you have a video replacing the pads and what pads do you use?

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Yes! here is the link to the pad replacement video. The Amazon link for the replacement pads I used are linked in the description. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ_Pm3SvbMh_r6c

[@Arbitrage69]

@@TinkeringTurtle you're the BEST! Thank you. 🙂

[@amnercaceres2488]

Thank you very much for this video man.. you saved my life..

[@TinkeringTurtle]

You are welcome, glad I could help!

[@cassiocm]

Himiway needs to hire your video services... 🙂

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Thank you!

[@bazzrik5426]

Very informative and well explained, to boot! Thanks Tim

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad you enjoyed it, my pleasure!

[@Tib_ba]

Thanks for the vid, simple man need a simple and great guide, big thanks :-D

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped!

[@frankducett9]

OK Mr Turtle. I was wondering today when out riding my brand new POSEIDON X if I could adjust my disc brakes in that manner. Then... There you were. If you haven't bought a cable cutter yet, please do, they will make cutting the cables and the housing so much cleaner-neater. Those cutters you have are diagonal wire cutters, I have a small pair I swiped from IBM to cut my medicine pills Thanks for the great video.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad I could help.

[@johnlee1361]

Excellent presentation!!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulk6116]

excellent video clear and to the point 5 stars and thank you!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@faramarzkrd]

Excellent helpful videos... Thx

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad you like them!

[@JohnDorsey]

Thank you, thank you! So nice to be able to stop again!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

You are so welcome!

[@Mike-tc2rl]

Thanks a ton Tim. This was super helpful!!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it was helpful, your welcome!

[@gaetanzummo7158]

Thank's so much, makes me understand the mechanism.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

My pleasure!

[@calvinwitt6456]

Great info 👍🏻 thanks for taking time to show us. 🙏🏻

[@TinkeringTurtle]

My pleasure!

[@dwightmcclure4090]

This guy is the best thank you thank you

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Your very welcome!

[@fieldtrailer]

Good video. Simple. Well explained.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@laurielyon7740]

Good clip!! Very well explained.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maxmaxed2887]

Thank you, missed on that pad adjuster!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad to help!

[@rabscots910]

You Sir - are a Legend. Thank you.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Wow, thanks…glad to help!

[@Dontslaythybroski]

Thanks man this helped alot!

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped!

[@gaetanallard6931]

Wow great vidéo, well and simply explain 🤔😋👍🚴‍♂️

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad you liked it!

[@williamday3727]

I learned to adjust the brakes from your video byt i never saw u adjust the barrelnut down on front caliper tho. I still deal with a little brake noise on front tho

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it helped. The barrel nut on the handle and caliper do basically the same thing. They artificially extend or shorten the cable cover. So I was able to adjust the top one and get the length I needed. When you run out of adjustment on one, then use the other one. Brake noise can be caused by a number of issues. Contaminations are the most likely cause. I did a video on my Escape showing the process of cleaning the rotor and replacing the pads. This helped me. You can also purchase some brake de-squeak from an automotive store.

[@Paladinbr]

Thanks. My Yuba came with these.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Nice, I am glad it was helpful!

[@LuisGarcia-mn4jg]

Nice job explaining. Thanks

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lilrockstar77]

Great video as usual

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tonygiancoli9626]

Any thoughts on doing a full tune-up episode? That would be a tremendous help. I feel like I need a tune-up every 3-4 weeks w/ the way I ride, but a tune-up runs $150. That's not gonna fly.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

I’m not certain what goes into a full tune-up. I will continue to add videos on various maintenance subjects. Hopefully they will add up and cover the whole bike in time.

[@1I3b]

Thanks, very useful video.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cheekychicoshow9983]

I also noticed my front tire, I overly tightened the quick release, and that was causing my tire to sit funny. so there's something to look at too.

[@TinkeringTurtle]

Good tip!

[@terribolan2010]

So how tight should the quick release on front tire be?