Tim, I can't thank you enough for all you do for those of us who are not mechanically inclined. Your explanations are clear, concise, and easy to follow. I don't know what I would have done without all the information you give us. You're the best, Tim. Thank you!
My husband and I had the same problem on our Escapes, both had horrible squeaks on front brakes. I took my bike to a bike shop and they put on new brake pads. No more squeak! Husband still has to fix his brake squeak but we know what to do now....Thanks for your videos, they have all been so very helpful.
With the help from one of your previous videos, I changed to a thumb throttle and new grips. Same ones you recommended. However I was not able to put the plastic plug in the handgrip. Maybe a little grease or petrolatum might help, but if all else fails I will just put rear view mirrors in both grips. Thanks for your helpful videos on the Hemiway Cruiser though as they have helped a lot.
You're awesome - these videos are super helpful! I'm really glad I found the channel. Maybe a question for a future video: any recommendations on troubleshooting a Himiway bike that often stops giving pedal assist or throttle, even when you're pedaling or using the throttle? I checked all the cables that I can see near the front of the bike but it still often stops working while I'm riding. Many times it happens when I turn a corner or hit a bump in the road. Figured you'd probably have some ideas! Thanks!
I would always start with a brake adjustment as the sensors are notorious for disconnecting the motor. After that I would contact support for troubleshooting tips on the speed sensor. Following that it would likely be the controller. Either way support should be involved at that point.
Is there any harm in spraying a disc brake cleaner first to clean everything of contaminants? ,this is what I did and it solved my squeaky brake problem .Thanks great video on how to change the brake pads. Also the front head light,it is mounted to the front forks causing the light to bounce up and down with the forks,I opted not to get the front basket so I made a bracket and mounted the head light where the basket goes,in my opinion the light functions better and also looks better mounted up there.Thanks again for the video
Great videos I have a quick question I receive my cruiser yesterday I’m super excited! When I spend the front wheel the rotor rubs on the stationary side of the caliper. Any quick adjustment tips you could share that might help the Wheel to spin freely?
I had a problem with the escape not starting up, the bike shop it wouldl be the screen that caused the problem . I purchased a new sceen, when it came in i installed it and set it to my previouse settings with all the 0 to 9 pass settings. I then took the bike for a ride, all the settings worked just fine but when i tried to use the throttle only i got no responce throttle not working at all . ANY IDEASE WOULD HELP, Thank You.
I had a similar issue with my Himiway step thru cruiser recently. My throttle would only work for the first 75% of the twist. Then the motor would cut off. My pedal assist worked fine. They had me pull the motor connector apart and slightly bend the pins to get better connection and that resolved the issue. So I would check connections from the throttle to the controller to make sure something hasn’t pulled apart during the replacement. And then check the motor connector like I did…don’t bend them too much, just enough to get a little more interference.
I'm working on my front brake pads, and I installed new brakes, but the brake lever is loose. What do I need to do to make sure the the brake lever is secure.
@@TinkeringTurtle After doing this do I need to bleed them ( left brake front wheel ). I made the mistake of testing the brake when removing the old pads.
@Calvin Tanner If you squeezed the hydraulic brakes when the pads were not on the rotor, then you could have ruined the caliper. the pistons can pop out of the cylinder and once that is done they cannot be put back in. Did it leak fluid?
@Calvin Tanner with mechanical brakes you should be fine. There is no “bleeding “ required. After applying the product, just clean the rotor and pads with isopropyl alcohol and re-assemble.
You would only need to replace them if they were contaminated with oils and couldn’t be cleaned enough to eliminate the squeak. I find that a good cleaning or two of all the brake components…pads and rotor…will typically fix the issue. If it doesn’t then a little sand paper could be used before considering replacing them. Hope this helps.
U have any advice on replacement pads for the Cruiser. My front brake is squeaky b4 applying the brake. This is 2nd adjustement. 1st was easy , i followed ur video but i goofed somewheres on the 2nd. Im also due front cable
Hey there Tim, great videos. Need advice. I just received my Cruiser and when spinning the wheels I hear the pads rub. I have tried adjusting per this and your other video but still rub. Is that normal until I ride it a little? I have not rode it at all yet as I did not want to damage anything. Thoughts?
Are they rubbing all the way around, or just in one spot? Did you do the adjustment like I show in this video? ruclips.net/video/iHc-N9AjuDQ/видео.html I was able to eliminate all rubbing with the adjustment.
Tim, I wonder how long you have your Himiway escape ? My Himiway Escape was 6 months old. I owned several Ebikes ; therefore I had only 30 miles on it, but it had the same squeaky brake noise on the front wheel when applied front brake. Thanks for the video!
TT, I have a himiway cruiser. In your opinion, are hydraulic breaks worth the money if you’re an average cyclist? My wife has an escape with hydraulic brakes and I don’t see much difference in performance. What is you take?
Hydraulic brakes will give you more braking power for sure. But, me personally, I like the mechanical brakes. They are easy to work on and I don’t have to mess with bleeding or replacing the mineral oil. Once the cables have settled I have found that I only adjust them every couple of months. Sorry, I am just not on the hydraulic band wagon unless you have a need for the extra stopping power.
My brakes have sqeaked since the beginning. I too thought it was "new brakes." However why would my brake pads need replacement when I have traveled less than 20 miles with no change in the squeak.
Change out your front sprocket to a higher tooth count. On the cruiser a lot of people use a 52 tooth. I don’t know if anyone has done it on the Escape yet.
Hi Dave, the process of adding a stem riser or an adjustable stem on the Escape is the same process and parts that are on the cruiser. (just verify you have enough slack in your wires/cables) For more info check out this video: ruclips.net/video/lJzmAja-APk/видео.html
Yes the same brake pads fit all three bikes. Cruiser, stepthru and Escape. Those particular pads are currently sold out. But these will fit as well. amzn.to/3scAOr4
I’m not sure what you mean by “B01S”. But the brake pads I link in the description of the video works on all three Himiway bikes. Including the Cruiser.
@@TinkeringTurtle I bought these and tried to install them today however I believe the pad thickness is too thick. when i installed them they don't fit over the caliper. am I missing something or is there adjustment for the gap between pads?
@lawrence taylor they fit my escape perfectly. I don’t know of any adjustment to widen the calipers. Is there a chance you squeezed the brake handle when the calipers were off the rotor? If so you may have squeezed the piston out of position.
@ Lawrence taylor If the piston didn’t come out of the sleeve/seal, it can be pressed back in. Search RUclips for instructions…make sure you press the piston straight in don’t tilt it at all. Unfortunately if the piston came out past the seal the caliper is likely ruined. I had another guy do that and his local bike shop said, even if they fix it…within a couple weeks it would likely be leaking.
I know, I was just explaining that this video was done on the Escape, which comes stock with hydraulic brakes. I have not converted any of my bikes to hydraulic, so I haven’t done any research in that area. Sorry I cannot help.
@@TinkeringTurtle I’m sorry Tim. I could have sworn that I saw a You Tube video of you replacing mechanical brakes with Hydryaulics. I’m amazed that you haven’t upgraded your brakes to hydraulic!
Hydraulic is nice for sure, but honestly I haven’t had too many issues with the mechanical brakes. You might be thinking of Bolton ebikes. He did a video switching over to hydraulic brakes. Here is the link. ruclips.net/video/4Xa0zp37eXc/видео.html
Barring a caliper misalignment or mechanical issue you shouldn’t be. If this process didn’t work for you, then you could try brake de-squeak. Some of the guys on the Himiway Facebook groups use it and swear by it. You should be able to find it at any Autozone. Good luck!
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Tim, I can't thank you enough for all you do for those of us who are not mechanically inclined. Your explanations are clear, concise, and easy to follow. I don't know what I would have done without all the information you give us. You're the best, Tim. Thank you!
You are very welcome. I really appreciate the kind comments!
My husband and I had the same problem on our Escapes, both had horrible squeaks on front brakes. I took my bike to a bike shop and they put on new brake pads. No more squeak! Husband still has to fix his brake squeak but we know what to do now....Thanks for your videos, they have all been so very helpful.
Your very welcome!
With the help from one of your previous videos, I changed to a thumb throttle and new grips. Same ones you recommended. However I was not able to put the plastic plug in the handgrip. Maybe a little grease or petrolatum might help, but if all else fails I will just put rear view mirrors in both grips. Thanks for your helpful videos on the Hemiway Cruiser though as they have helped a lot.
Another option would be to get another set of bike grip end caps. Like these:
amzn.to/3mCoJu6
Thanks for all your Himi tips, ive made a few modifications with your helpful videos!!
Glad to help!
@@TinkeringTurtle it funny i called Himi about an issue and they sent me a link to your video..lol
haha that’s awesome!
You're awesome - these videos are super helpful! I'm really glad I found the channel. Maybe a question for a future video: any recommendations on troubleshooting a Himiway bike that often stops giving pedal assist or throttle, even when you're pedaling or using the throttle? I checked all the cables that I can see near the front of the bike but it still often stops working while I'm riding. Many times it happens when I turn a corner or hit a bump in the road. Figured you'd probably have some ideas! Thanks!
I would always start with a brake adjustment as the sensors are notorious for disconnecting the motor. After that I would contact support for troubleshooting tips on the speed sensor. Following that it would likely be the controller. Either way support should be involved at that point.
thanks
No problem
Thank you Tim for another informative video. What is the model number of the brake pads? Amazon? Thank you
These are the ones I have purchased for my bike.
amzn.to/3kMBG4J
Is there any harm in spraying a disc brake cleaner first to clean everything of contaminants? ,this is what I did and it solved my squeaky brake problem .Thanks great video on how to change the brake pads. Also the front head light,it is mounted to the front forks causing the light to bounce up and down with the forks,I opted not to get the front basket so I made a bracket and mounted the head light where the basket goes,in my opinion the light functions better and also looks better mounted up there.Thanks again for the video
I would think that the isopropyl alcohol and the brake cleaner basically do the same thing. So yes, give it a try!
That was very interesting, thank you. Would you have the same video fixing brakes on a Himiway Cruiser ? Thx !
Absolutely! Here you go...
ruclips.net/video/iHc-N9AjuDQ/видео.html
Great videos I have a quick question I receive my cruiser yesterday I’m super excited! When I spend the front wheel the rotor rubs on the stationary side of the caliper. Any quick adjustment tips you could share that might help the Wheel to spin freely?
I did a brake adjustment video for the cruiser here. I hope it helps.
ruclips.net/video/iHc-N9AjuDQ/видео.html
I had a problem with the escape not starting up, the bike shop it wouldl be the screen that caused the problem . I purchased a new sceen, when it came in i installed it and set it to my previouse
settings with all the 0 to 9 pass settings. I then took the bike for a ride, all the settings worked just fine but when i tried to use the throttle only i got no responce throttle not working at all . ANY IDEASE WOULD HELP, Thank You.
I had a similar issue with my Himiway step thru cruiser recently. My throttle would only work for the first 75% of the twist. Then the motor would cut off. My pedal assist worked fine.
They had me pull the motor connector apart and slightly bend the pins to get better connection and that resolved the issue.
So I would check connections from the throttle to the controller to make sure something hasn’t pulled apart during the replacement. And then check the motor connector like I did…don’t bend them too much, just enough to get a little more interference.
I'm working on my front brake pads, and I installed new brakes, but the brake lever is loose. What do I need to do to make sure the the brake lever is secure.
tighten the bolt that holds it to the handlebars.
@@TinkeringTurtle After doing this do I need to bleed them ( left brake front wheel ). I made the mistake of testing the brake when removing the old pads.
@Calvin Tanner If you squeezed the hydraulic brakes when the pads were not on the rotor, then you could have ruined the caliper. the pistons can pop out of the cylinder and once that is done they cannot be put back in. Did it leak fluid?
@@TinkeringTurtle I have mechanical disc brakes. Sorry for not being clear with my answer.
@Calvin Tanner with mechanical brakes you should be fine. There is no “bleeding “ required. After applying the product, just clean the rotor and pads with isopropyl alcohol and re-assemble.
Brand new bike with brand new brakes including new pads. Why do the pads need to be replaced?
You would only need to replace them if they were contaminated with oils and couldn’t be cleaned enough to eliminate the squeak. I find that a good cleaning or two of all the brake components…pads and rotor…will typically fix the issue. If it doesn’t then a little sand paper could be used before considering replacing them. Hope this helps.
@@TinkeringTurtle ok thanks
U have any advice on replacement pads for the Cruiser. My front brake is squeaky b4 applying the brake. This is 2nd adjustement. 1st was easy , i followed ur video but i goofed somewheres on the 2nd. Im also due front cable
I know these will fit.
amzn.to/3iKIGyS
Hey there Tim, great videos. Need advice. I just received my Cruiser and when spinning the wheels I hear the pads rub. I have tried adjusting per this and your other video but still rub. Is that normal until I ride it a little? I have not rode it at all yet as I did not want to damage anything. Thoughts?
Are they rubbing all the way around, or just in one spot?
Did you do the adjustment like I show in this video?
ruclips.net/video/iHc-N9AjuDQ/видео.html
I was able to eliminate all rubbing with the adjustment.
Tim,
I wonder how long you have your Himiway escape ? My Himiway Escape was 6 months old. I owned several Ebikes ; therefore I had only 30 miles on it, but it had the same squeaky brake noise on the front wheel when applied front brake.
Thanks for the video!
I have had it for a while. But the squeak was present from day one.
TT, I have a himiway cruiser. In your opinion, are hydraulic breaks worth the money if you’re an average cyclist? My wife has an escape with hydraulic brakes and I don’t see much difference in performance. What is you take?
Hydraulic brakes will give you more braking power for sure. But, me personally, I like the mechanical brakes. They are easy to work on and I don’t have to mess with bleeding or replacing the mineral oil. Once the cables have settled I have found that I only adjust them every couple of months. Sorry, I am just not on the hydraulic band wagon unless you have a need for the extra stopping power.
Re:Juin tech cable/ hydraulic braking upgrades
For the cruiser recommendations ?
I’m sorry I don’t have any experience with that brake upgrade.
@@TinkeringTurtle thanks
Great job otherwise 👍
My brakes have sqeaked since the beginning. I too thought it was "new brakes." However why would my brake pads need replacement when I have traveled less than 20 miles with no change in the squeak.
They may have been contaminated with oil during the assembly process. Or been improperly broke in.
Is there any way to make the pedalling harder when you are in 3rd gear and higher? Its really odd pedalling super fast in faster gears.
Change out your front sprocket to a higher tooth count. On the cruiser a lot of people use a 52 tooth. I don’t know if anyone has done it on the Escape yet.
@@TinkeringTurtle ok thanks! Its almost like a boat now.
Hi.. Anyway to put the seat up?
You would need shims of some sort and longer bolts.
how to extened the handle bar post on a Himiway escape
Hi Dave, the process of adding a stem riser or an adjustable stem on the Escape is the same process and parts that are on the cruiser. (just verify you have enough slack in your wires/cables)
For more info check out this video:
ruclips.net/video/lJzmAja-APk/видео.html
Tim: I can’t find the segment where you install hydraulic brakes. What brand did you use?
The hydraulic brakes come stock on the Escape. So I didn’t install them.
Same brakes on the cruiser? Have a link to those pads?
Yes the same brake pads fit all three bikes. Cruiser, stepthru and Escape. Those particular pads are currently sold out. But these will fit as well.
amzn.to/3scAOr4
Hi, are these brake pad B01S work with Himiway Cruser ?
I’m not sure what you mean by “B01S”. But the brake pads I link in the description of the video works on all three Himiway bikes. Including the Cruiser.
Which brake pads did you order from Amazon that's compatible with Himiway?
The ones I purchased for the video are no longer available. So I bought these.
amzn.to/3kGdEtc
@@TinkeringTurtle I bought these and tried to install them today however I believe the pad thickness is too thick. when i installed them they don't fit over the caliper. am I missing something or is there adjustment for the gap between pads?
@lawrence taylor they fit my escape perfectly. I don’t know of any adjustment to widen the calipers. Is there a chance you squeezed the brake handle when the calipers were off the rotor?
If so you may have squeezed the piston out of position.
@@TinkeringTurtle possibly. how would I adjust the piston back into the right position?
@ Lawrence taylor If the piston didn’t come out of the sleeve/seal, it can be pressed back in. Search RUclips for instructions…make sure you press the piston straight in don’t tilt it at all.
Unfortunately if the piston came out past the seal the caliper is likely ruined. I had another guy do that and his local bike shop said, even if they fix it…within a couple weeks it would likely be leaking.
I’m talking about replacing the mechanical brakes on the Cruiser, not the Escape.
I know, I was just explaining that this video was done on the Escape, which comes stock with hydraulic brakes. I have not converted any of my bikes to hydraulic, so I haven’t done any research in that area. Sorry I cannot help.
@@TinkeringTurtle I’m sorry Tim. I could have sworn that I saw a You Tube video of you replacing mechanical brakes with Hydryaulics. I’m amazed that you haven’t upgraded your brakes to hydraulic!
Hydraulic is nice for sure, but honestly I haven’t had too many issues with the mechanical brakes.
You might be thinking of Bolton ebikes. He did a video switching over to hydraulic brakes. Here is the link.
ruclips.net/video/4Xa0zp37eXc/видео.html
Why am I still hearing a squeaking sound?
Barring a caliper misalignment or mechanical issue you shouldn’t be. If this process didn’t work for you, then you could try brake de-squeak. Some of the guys on the Himiway Facebook groups use it and swear by it. You should be able to find it at any Autozone. Good luck!