brakes

[Sparksandbangs]

The disk is exposed to the weather so IMO covering would be pointless.

 

[Nealh]

No need to do anything else fit and use .
Enjoy the improved braking (one hopes) once the pads have bedded in.

 

[billyboya]

The disk is exposed to the weather so IMO covering would be pointless.

Yes you right. I did think it would be a bit silly doing that. only answer is don't ride in the rain PMSL but that cant be helped

 

[billyboya]

No need to do anything else fit and use .
Enjoy the improved braking (one hopes) once the pads have bedded in.

Yes its seems tighter brakes. will test out tomorrow. I was lucky as when i tried to lift up my bike up 16 steps 2 lots of 8, an EVRi driver was about to walk up too so he held the front wheel I held the back lubbly jubbly. its NP going down lol as brakes can hold bike weight.

Once again I can't thank you guys enough for all your help, as tescos says Every Little Helps LOL

 

[Sparksandbangs]

Yes its seems tighter brakes. will test out tomorrow. I was lucky as when i tried to lift up my bike up 16 steps 2 lots of 8, an EVRi driver was about to walk up too so he held the front wheel I held the back lubbly jubbly. its NP going down lol as brakes can hold bike weight.

Once again I can't thank you guys enough for all your help, as tescos says Every Little Helps LOL

Can you use walk assist to power it up there?

 

[billyboya]

Can you use walk assist to power it up there?

If I do that then obviously bike would be much heavier. But Im sure walk assist wouldn't make bike climb 16 steps. Ive forgot now how to do walk assist. But its ok as I turn my front wheel to the side ways. place hand under forks, and at back I have a strong strap I use to lift it as well. 1 step stop for breather lol. 2 steps same 14 more to go lol. its nice when someone wants to get past, if its a man they help me lol.

 

[Sparksandbangs]

Push the down arrow and hold it then follow the bike up. I'd be tempted to try it.

 

[Waspy]

Well thats the easiest piece of work Ive done so easy to fit the new brakes. I did find when doing the front brake there was a grinding noise as I spun the wheel . then realised the old set had a washer behind screw where it bolts into the hole. so added 2 washers and all fine now.

But I have noticed looking down at the new ones the pads are a bit exposed to the weather compared to old types.

I'm wondering if a piece of water proof strong tape would cover them but would have to keep replacing it once pads need changing or won't that be no good

Good bit of problem solving there mate, it's what this eBike game is all about.

Water does not affect the brakes, think how drenched car brakes get.

So if the day ever comes you switch to full hydraulic brakes, it may not be all such a mystery now.

Also, as others have said, please look into the walk assist idea for getting up those flippin' stairs.

 

[billyboya]

Good bit of problem solving there mate, it's what this eBike game is all about.

Water does not affect the brakes, think how drenched car brakes get.

So if the day ever comes you switch to full hydraulic brakes, it may not be all such a mystery now.

Also, as others have said, please look into the walk assist idea for getting up those flippin' stairs.

Well I must admit I've never tried, walk assist getting bike up 16 steps. its 2 lots of 8 so can have a breather half way LOL. I may try it next time with battery attached W.A.