How to Straighten a Bent Brake Rotor on an Electric Scooter | ➔ ESG Labs

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  • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
    @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому +6

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

    • @kimgilpin5103
      @kimgilpin5103 3 роки тому +1

      Please consider helping me one of those could literally change my life

    • @dvdv8197
      @dvdv8197 3 роки тому

      Hi, just wondering, if I do in fact notice a very slight bend (makes a faint noise when it passes a certain point when I let the wheel turn while cleaning my scooter), is it important to fix it straight away to prevent further damage, or is it not that much of a problem and I can just let it be as it is if I don't feel comfortable doing the repair you suggested? 🧐🤷‍♀️
      Thanks in advance for your reply! :-)

    • @dontplay3088
      @dontplay3088 8 місяців тому

      My boys back wheel is rubbing on his pure e scooter. Do you think it could be this bent brake issue.

  • @JesseOBrien
    @JesseOBrien 2 роки тому +16

    This helped so much! I hit my disc brake on a curb and it was dragging really badly. Used the marker trick and slowly bent it back out. Amazing!

  • @kyleanthony1903
    @kyleanthony1903 2 роки тому +6

    This saved me a lot of aggravation with my Apollo Phantom v2. Thanks for posting this!

  • @RupakShakur
    @RupakShakur Рік тому +4

    This video has been beyond helpful. Thank you so much!

  • @mikeashland1901
    @mikeashland1901 3 роки тому +2

    Just did this on my new Vsett 10+. Rotors were out 3mm on the rear & 1mm front as delivered (shipping movement). Your technique flattened the rear in 3 goes & the front in 1. Nutt brakes are silent, smooth & strong. Thanks!

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому +1

      Awesome! The worst rotor damage I've ever seen was straight out of the box! Thankfully that one was a prototype, so they just hadn't worked out the best packing material for it. I gave the manufacturer feedback on that so they could improve the packing for production. -Paul

  • @xabstractx
    @xabstractx 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much!! I got my new scooter today and it came with a bent rotor, this video got me up and running 😊

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому

      Nice! That's exactly how I figured out that they were straightenable! I pulled a really nice scooter out of the box with really bent rotors and didn't want to wait for replacement parts!!! -Paul

  • @hydrazi
    @hydrazi 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you. I hit a pothole in Ecuador on my electric moped. This video helped me fix it myself! Much appreciated.

  • @ChrumkavySuchar
    @ChrumkavySuchar 3 роки тому +4

    Nice, simple, short video, explaining everything. Thank you

  • @xcloudx01alt
    @xcloudx01alt 2 місяці тому

    What a clever trick! Thanks for the clear video, i've got a brake that just won't behave itself so i'm definitely gonna try this trick to see if the rotor is bent. Thanks!

  • @gokhaninal
    @gokhaninal 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you very much. This is what I was looking for hours :)

  • @metallurgico
    @metallurgico 3 роки тому +5

    Great video! You should consider talking about stem and fork damage as I think are the other common issues with scooters

  • @raul1329_e
    @raul1329_e 4 місяці тому

    You just saved my life man this was very helpful❤. My disc was bent because I fell off my scooter and I noticed it was rubbing against the caliper, I thought it was done for but I found this video.

  • @anttmann6123
    @anttmann6123 3 роки тому +1

    Great vid Paul I hope this becomes a regular series on the channel.

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much! We already have a few more in the works and will keep doing it if we can. There is so much content we want to produce! It's hard to pick what videos to make! -Paul

  • @velocity441
    @velocity441 3 роки тому +7

    I'd like to see a series on fixing common failure points on popular models

  • @you6312
    @you6312 11 місяців тому

    Great thank you. Have this problem on my daughter’s scooter. Going to try this method

  • @513west4
    @513west4 6 місяців тому +1

    Totally fixed my issue. Had a brand new scooter and it rubbed. Thank you!!

  • @newbornsound
    @newbornsound 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video! Also, I dig the accent light in the back of your video

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому

      Thank you! I tried shooting the first one on my phone and our AV pros weren't having it! Richie and Ramier make everything look so good! -Paul

  • @888anvil
    @888anvil 10 місяців тому

    Thank you again, another really well presented and informative tutorial

  • @RonSiemons
    @RonSiemons 8 місяців тому

    would love see the replacement for a beter brake rotor on the Inokim oxo, thanks your videos are the best!

  • @Camrographer
    @Camrographer 3 роки тому +3

    That's a good tip especially due to the lack of peripheral protection of small diameter of the wheels. I've bent my rotor simply by placing my folded scooter inside my car and it fell over an leaned on the rotors. maybe I can figure some kind of attachment to protect them when traveling.

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому +2

      I'd like to see thicker rotors on all scooters. The Wolf King has 3mm thick rotors and not only do they resist bending better than other rotors, the peak temperature they hit during sporty braking isn't as high, so braking feels more consistent. -Paul

  • @izralizuddin1674
    @izralizuddin1674 Рік тому

    I want to see tyre changes, brake cable replacement and motor replacement. Please do that. Your video is very easy to understand and it helps me a lot. Love your video❤

  • @googleuser7126
    @googleuser7126 3 роки тому +1

    Yes more content like this!

  • @Dinco422
    @Dinco422 3 роки тому +1

    Aren't you contaminating the disk with the marker ? And pads as well ?

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому

      It wipes off easily with brake cleaner or alcohol. Even if you don't wipe it off, it doesn't really affect the pads or rotor, since it's not a lubricant. Another way to go is that most rotors are going to have a space at the inner or outer edge where there is no pad contact at all. -Paul

    • @Dinco422
      @Dinco422 3 роки тому

      @@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide I see, gotcha!

  • @bigzybinc
    @bigzybinc 6 місяців тому

    Hi. Will you only hear something is wrong while riding? Because I’m getting like a knocking sound coming from the wheel or disk when riding but on a work bench, you do not hear anything it looks and sounds normal.

  • @ernestobalogh3300
    @ernestobalogh3300 13 днів тому

    you are awesome!!! thank you!!

  • @Simcore999
    @Simcore999 3 роки тому +3

    Lucky for me the lithium-patriot uses a front foot braking system with a rear fender disconnect, the rescue-markv12 also uses a front pad braking system so no rotor to align

  • @AnthonyLamberson-re1gf
    @AnthonyLamberson-re1gf 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much it help me out

  • @Emily-b7i6d
    @Emily-b7i6d 3 місяці тому

    It would be cool to see how to adjust the brake cable too. Great vid though!

  • @jaybarker1239
    @jaybarker1239 10 місяців тому

    Does this cause a grinding type of noise when turning/leaning?

  • @af_gucci6750
    @af_gucci6750 3 роки тому +1

    Sow its ok if it sounds a little bit?

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому

      Yes. Totally ok to hear a little drag as long as it's not slowing the wheel down much. -Paul

  • @usernamef3125
    @usernamef3125 Рік тому

    Great, help me a lot

  • @anttmann6123
    @anttmann6123 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Paul did you see the new three wheeled Gotrax? Sorry if I'm asking in the wrong place.

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому +1

      Ask anywhere! Yes, I just saw it on their website last week, but haven't ridden one yet. Very surprising move for them! -Paul

    • @anttmann6123
      @anttmann6123 3 роки тому

      @@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Yeah definitely surprising. They're claiming better stability? Those rear tires look a little to close together to be touting increased stability but we'll see. I saw a fellow train operator at work with a Cycleboard. Now that looked interesting.

  • @dvdv8197
    @dvdv8197 3 роки тому

    Hi, just wondering, if I do in fact notice a very slight bend (makes a faint noise when it passes a certain point when I let the wheel turn while cleaning my scooter), is it important to fix it straight away to prevent further damage, or is it not that much of a problem and I can just let it be as it is if I don't feel comfortable doing the repair you suggested? 🧐🤷‍♀️
    Thanks in advance for your reply! :-)

  • @tom-uy2uc
    @tom-uy2uc 3 роки тому

    Would that give you a front wheel wobble if going at higher speed? If rotor rubs?

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому

      Unless it's happening when you apply the brakes I don't think a rotor is the cause. More likely you have a tire that's not fully seated on the wheel, possibly a tire that's just not that round to begin with, or a tire that's out of balance. I've been able to balance scooter wheels using motorcycle weights, but it's pretty hard to do on a wheel that has a motor, since you need the wheel to spin freely to find the light spot. -Paul

  • @chrishall3008
    @chrishall3008 3 роки тому +1

    Maybe some tips on how to remove a rounded out screw and bolt, I seem to be having a problem with that on my zero10x, I have the right tools, good quality too, so any help on this would be appreciated 👍🛠️

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому +1

      Great idea! Thank you. I'll try to sneak this into the upcoming Loc-Tite video. -Paul

    • @chrishall3008
      @chrishall3008 3 роки тому

      @@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide cool, thank you!

  • @MexicanAndy
    @MexicanAndy 3 роки тому +1

    You should do a tutorial with a hydraulic brake fluid

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому

      Definitely! I need to study a little more before I do that one. I've had some good results here with our scooters, but I want to make sure I can do it in a comprehensive way. Thank you! -Paul

  • @bkkorner
    @bkkorner 7 місяців тому +1

    I have this problem. The scooter is only 5 days old. It should not be doing this. It scrapes when going backwards. It runs great otherwise. Help!

  • @lancomedic
    @lancomedic 3 роки тому +1

    Is there a chance of breaking the rotor?

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому

      Hi Fred,
      Steel is really good about bending, and being able to bend back without fracturing. It would take a severe, absolutely unstraightenable bend to cause it to crack when bent back. -Paul

    • @lancomedic
      @lancomedic 3 роки тому

      @@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Thanks

  • @CMedia87
    @CMedia87 3 роки тому

    How do you fix squeaky breaks when breaking?

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому +1

      Often times straightening the rotor and aligning the brake caliper takes care of this.
      When that fails, a little brake cleaner on the rotors can help. Cleaning the pads can help, but that's a lot harder. In extreme cases, changing to different pads can help too. -Paul

    • @CMedia87
      @CMedia87 3 роки тому

      @@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide thank you

  • @sierc.android
    @sierc.android 3 роки тому

    Wheel wobble front and rear

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому

      Is it something you feel only at high speed, or at all speeds? Which scooter? I've had some luck balancing wheels with wheel weights, but it's a lot harder on a scooter than a motorcycle. -Paul

  • @GenZyannd
    @GenZyannd 3 роки тому +1

    Paul, let's a slime tires

    • @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide
      @ESG-ElectricScooterGuide  3 роки тому

      Yessssss! We need to slime tires. And Armor-Dilloz them too! That will be a messy day once I start punching holes
      -Paul

  • @kimgilpin5103
    @kimgilpin5103 3 роки тому

    Hi my name is mat I only got 800$ and need a way to see my son's is there any way you could help me get like a used fast scooter please consider trying to help me. Keep up good work love the videos.

  • @youtube-user73424
    @youtube-user73424 Рік тому

    👍🏻

  • @stakzfn84
    @stakzfn84 3 роки тому

    My wheel dosent even move because the break thing is bent