I have a new 49cc gas scooter that the needed the front tire assembled. There is a front disc brake that is supposed to clamp around the disk mounted on the front tire. BUT the front break is now clamped completely closed and I can't get it open. Should I try to take the brake apart to get the brake pads open? IS there a simple fix? Should I wait to try to get someone to look at it? I can't take it to a shop because, well, can't drive without brakes. So what do I do?
2006-09-17 08:39:22 · 5 answers · asked by kurious 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Take it to Mom....
2006-09-17 08:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by Teacher Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the brake your talking about is called a caliper, that goes over the disc brake try to pry the pads apart and look at the piston behind it and make sure it's not frozen up. They do sell a tool to make that easier it's call a pad spreader
2006-09-17 08:42:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it in a car and take it to a shop. don't be an idiot. taking it apart if you don't know what your doing will most likely cause more damage to it. go to a professional
2006-09-17 08:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by jay d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it in a car and take it to the shop
2006-09-17 08:42:17 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Trinity♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't let him 'help' you again!
2006-09-17 08:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by helpme1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋