Wish I would of seen this before starting the video. I wasted my time watching and still don't know how to adjust brakes lol I need to find a new youtuber with more in detail explanation. Any recommendations?
For this bike we were able to adjust it without a special tool, but you're right for some of their other models you can use a little tool they have to get in between the motor and the pads.
Got some good tips here, but one problem: 3:00 adjusting the front brake. My cable has slipped out of the lock nut there at the end. I cannot figure out how to put it back! It does not want to slide along that little flange...and it keeps slipping off because the bolt/nut it connects to and where the cable secures is INSIDE from that flange. So...I'm stumped.
I'm an idiot and new to this I just want to know ho to adjust my chain properly so it has some resistance while peddling. I screwed something up while trying to apreform maintenance and changing gears wount happen.
Appreciate the video. At 3:32 in the video you mention adjusting the thing up by the brakes out but you don't really say how to do that. Can you clarify? Thanks!
Never mind I was able to figure it out and it WORKED! :) For anyone else who was wondering and didn't want to break something it's basically just two nuts and you turn the bigger round one counter clockwise I think to make it pull away from the brake pull and then you tighten the other smaller one clockwise until it sits right up against the lever. It makes your pull not be so deep. My Bike has over 700 miles on it so I'm sure the pads are worn down a bit.
The man is clearly an expert but you’d have to stop start this vid a dozen times to get what he’s actually doing and why. Unfortunately and for some unknown reason RUclips doesn’t provide a 10 or 30 second rewind feature so backing this up is a pain. To be effective this needs to have some diagrams edited in. As it is it looks like he’s just tapping away with that Allen wrench. Rad should step up here. Brakes are important!
@@mcalaryr Thanks Ryan! I don’t know how I never picked that up about RUclips. The tap rewind works on the iPad as well. Will give your video another watch.
You'll know you need to change the pads visually by looking at the brake pads. Generally speaking one side of the brake pads will be way more worn down than the other. A good rule of thumb is to change your brake pads every 1000-2000 miles to ensure safety.
My inner pad adjustment never lasts more than a week or two on my rad runner. Beats me.. I never had that problem with the disc brakes on my other bike (10 years old now)
Ebikes definitely take a lot of strain on mechanical brakes. They simply go faster, further, and need stopping at faster speeds. Further reasons to not buy an ebike with mechanical brakes. All ebikes should have hydraulic brakes.
Too jerky with camera and bike movements. Didn't show anything close up, just sped through as if everyone already knew what he was going to do!
Exactly what I was thinking too!
Wish I would of seen this before starting the video. I wasted my time watching and still don't know how to adjust brakes lol
I need to find a new youtuber with more in detail explanation. Any recommendations?
Simply tighten the flange sprocket until you dial in the tension on the head caliper casing and VIOLA
how about a video showing how to tighten rear brakes... I'm finding very difficult to pull brake cable without a special tool. thx
Its one screw use an allen wrench pupl the wire
too fast man soo many words rappid fire whoosh/////proffessor
Just got my RadRunner put together and this video is exactly what I needed - thanks!
Just got my brakes fixed and this helped a lot
Glad we could help!
Superb instruction. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing - I learned a few things
Great video Ray, thanks!
LOL... (At 4:59) "To stop squealing... remove your break pads." That will for sure work!
Thanks, Ray! Perfect.
Good stuff man...Thanks !
I can't see most of what you're doing.
Is there a secret to adjusting the rear inner brake pad without removing the rear wheel or the brake assembly? The hub motor is in the way.
I asked Rad customer service & they sent me ($5 + $10 shipping) a special tool for this.
For this bike we were able to adjust it without a special tool, but you're right for some of their other models you can use a little tool they have to get in between the motor and the pads.
Awesome video, simple and short!! thanks
Great video!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow--did you cut a hole in your t-shirt for your GoPro? Dedication!
Hi Max, yes it helps hide the gopro harness. The gopro really gives a cool point of view.
So all I need is an allen wrench to tighten the brakes as they wear?
That's correct! They will need to be continually adjusted every 100-300 miles depending on how hard you ride the bike.
Thanks and quick question. I have been told to never touch the rotor; is this still correct ?
It's good not to touch the rotor in order to not taint it in any way, but it's certainly not the end of the world if you do.
@@TowerEBikes thanks, not being sarcastic, just trying to learn.
Is any way to adjust outside pad , mine seem to rubbing against brake disk slightly 🤔?
This adjustment will center the pads around the disk. If your outer pad is still rubbing then the disk would need to be adjusted. Hope this helps.
Got some good tips here, but one problem: 3:00 adjusting the front brake. My cable has slipped out of the lock nut there at the end. I cannot figure out how to put it back! It does not want to slide along that little flange...and it keeps slipping off because the bolt/nut it connects to and where the cable secures is INSIDE from that flange. So...I'm stumped.
Slow down. And not many people have one of those $$$ electric lifts. I have to squat and almost lay down on the ground to do adjustments.
Thank you for the feedback. We will try to make a slower one with out the electric lift.
I'm an idiot and new to this I just want to know ho to adjust my chain properly so it has some resistance while peddling. I screwed something up while trying to apreform maintenance and changing gears wount happen.
Appreciate the video. At 3:32 in the video you mention adjusting the thing up by the brakes out but you don't really say how to do that. Can you clarify? Thanks!
Never mind I was able to figure it out and it WORKED! :) For anyone else who was wondering and didn't want to break something it's basically just two nuts and you turn the bigger round one counter clockwise I think to make it pull away from the brake pull and then you tighten the other smaller one clockwise until it sits right up against the lever. It makes your pull not be so deep. My Bike has over 700 miles on it so I'm sure the pads are worn down a bit.
@@W0rldCitizen You are absolutely correct!
The man is clearly an expert but you’d have to stop start this vid a dozen times to get what he’s actually doing and why. Unfortunately and for some unknown reason RUclips doesn’t provide a 10 or 30 second rewind feature so backing this up is a pain. To be effective this needs to have some diagrams edited in. As it is it looks like he’s just tapping away with that Allen wrench. Rad should step up here. Brakes are important!
If you’re watching on your phone double tap the viewing area left of center to rewind 10sec.
@@mcalaryr Thanks Ryan! I don’t know how I never picked that up about RUclips. The tap rewind works on the iPad as well. Will give your video another watch.
Can you switch the brakes to the other side I haven't got mine in the mail yet
You just drew the rest of the owl on the cable length adjustment
How do u if u need to change the pads??
You'll know you need to change the pads visually by looking at the brake pads. Generally speaking one side of the brake pads will be way more worn down than the other. A good rule of thumb is to change your brake pads every 1000-2000 miles to ensure safety.
@@TowerEBikes Thanks i can confirm that one side is always more worned out than the other lol
My inner pad adjustment never lasts more than a week or two on my rad runner. Beats me.. I never had that problem with the disc brakes on my other bike (10 years old now)
Ebikes definitely take a lot of strain on mechanical brakes. They simply go faster, further, and need stopping at faster speeds. Further reasons to not buy an ebike with mechanical brakes. All ebikes should have hydraulic brakes.
Specialized e bike go way faster and don't seem to have this problem, maybe superior construction
He never actually shows a rear brake adjustment.
Hi Eric, we will have to make a video showing the rear brake adjustment.
Show the rear please, too quick also and ni clise ups…whaaaagh 😢
You talk too fast.
Brakes….How about the rear brake?..poorly done ! Size of wrench
Not a good idea to grab a rotor with bare fingers, wear gloves if you have to touch it.
To keep yourself and the rotor clean of debris that is correct.
This is the lousiest video that I’ve ever watched!
Terrible. Too fast