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TUTO CHANGING THE BRAKE DRUM OF YOUR MOPED

Ce tutorial aims at you help replace the brake drum or flange of your moped.

Braking is a complex and vital element, car the braking system must allow you to reduce the speed of your moped, to stop in a minimum of time and distance. This drum brake is still used, thanks to its simplicity of manufacture, often to brake the rear on scooters. The drum brake is simple in design, it is made up of three parts: the drum, the jaws and the jaw holder flange.

The brake drum is the cylinder that sits in the center of the wheel. The inner surface of the drum constitutes the braking track. Being integral with the wheel, it turns with it.

The flange closes the drum. It contains the drum jaws, cam and return springs and the control system.

A drum brake has its limits, since beyond XNUMX km/hour it becomes ineffective!

Difficulty :

Temp s necessary:

XNUMX minutes

Necessary material :

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR BRAKE DRUM OR FLANGE

1) Unscrew the wheel axle nut.

2) Loosen the chain tensioners using the spanner.

3) Raise your moped using the jack.

4) Using the mallet, tap the wheel axle.

5) Loosen the wheel axle so you can push the wheel.

6) Remove the chain from its crown.

7) Release the brake cable.

8) Remove the wheel from the swingarm.

9) Remove the wheel axle nuts (nut, chain tensioner, nut and spacer).

11) Remove the brake drum. Clean any dust (if any) from the hub using a dry cloth or brush.

11) Install the new drum or flange.

11) Replace the spacer and first nut.

11) Place the wheel on the swing arm.

11) Return the chain to the crown.

11) Replace the brake cable.

11) Replace the chain tensioner and nut.

11) Tighten the chain tensioners on each side.

11) Check the chain tension. To be sure that the chain is well stretched, measure the length of the tensioners, in order to have the same on each side.

11) Tighten the wheel axle nuts on each side.

11) Remove the jack. Remember to check the tension of the brake cable.

Installing a new brake drum or flange is quite simple, but requires patience and precision. Remember that your safety is at stake.

Like any change of part, think about the break-in (about XNUMX kilometers), avoid during this period the strong brakings.

The brake drum can last up to XNUMX miles.

You will find at XNUMXfactory .com them brake drums (flange) for different makes and models of mopeds as well as the parts composing the braking .

Also discover our wide range of engine parts et cleaning products for regular maintenance of your machine.

VIDEO: CHANGING THE BRAKE DRUM OF YOUR MOPED

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