Tip for surfacing the rotors…loosen calipers, wedge the 100-120 grit sandpaper, tighten calipers a bit, spin wheel and apply the brake. If you really want to get into it, have a clean cloth on the disc as it spins inwards to keep it clean from grit
Ordered the No Squeal and it is a really good product. Of course it is for pads that are only slightly glazed : Removing and scuffing the old pads or replacing them when worn down or just in bad shape is the only real solution then. All your posts are clearly spoken and well produced..Thanks !
I bedded mine in right when I got the bike, but my wife didn't. Her's screams mine doesn't. Now I can fix hers and she'll have one less thing to scream about!
I found this extremely helpful, especially the close-ups of the process. As a woman, I'm a very visual learner, especially when it comes to mechanical maintenance. I can do it, but I gotta see it first.
Wendy, I understand your comment all too well. As a very visual person too, I need to activate as many senses as possible - especially visual. Off-topic, the same with names. I need to hear, write the name and say it aloud before it sticks. Regardless of the comment recieved, "As a woman???" , I get it. Good luck on all future bike repairs.
I would recommend using brake clean rather than alcohol. Another thing you can try is spraying the back of the pads with disc brake quiet and maybe that will help. If you're going to hand sand the rotor I'd recommend a sanding block to keep it more true than your fingers will.
once again, another awesome video. Great explanation! Great job! I'll definitely be doing this. I do have a slightly bent rotor on the back of my bike and it causes my brakes to rub and I cannot get it straight so I definitely will be replacing it. can't wait for your video to show us how. thanks again for all your videos
I gave up. Cleaned pads and disc numerous times. Sanded the pads, finally replaced the pads. Still screams like a banshee. People jump out of the way….great safety warning. Learned to live with it.
I love your videos, you've already talked me into buying a new derailleur, freewheel, and maybe a few more things lol. One thing though, while isopropyl alcohol is just fine to handle and spill on your skin, it is incredibly toxic if ingested. That's really only an issue if someone tries to drink it in place of liquor, but its worth noting.
I am so glad I happened upon your channel in this video! I could not for the life of me figure out how to get the squeaking to stop on my Lectric 3.0. Honestly, it made riding not that much fun… But thanks to your suggestion and this great video, problem has been solved! Thank you!
Just converted my bike to 4 piston caliper hydraulics and couldn't get rid of the low speed squeal on front brakes. Did the routines of sanding pads and rotor. No fix! I did your WD-40 suggestion and ....boom!.....noise is gone! Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the videos they sure are well explained and knowledgeable I just followed these steps but not going out riding until tomorrow any tips advice or helpful stuff with taking the battery out and or the throttle cable and main source
Mine were making an assortment of noises, from growling to eep, eep, eep, when rolling it into the garage. After a simple alignment, almost all the noise went away. All that is left is from the pad material itself, which can be dealt with later when I change them out.
It may have been said already, but just to be sure your viewers know: Isopropyl alcohol or “rubbing” alcohol is highly toxic if ingested. You indicated otherwise.
Hello, thanks for the great video! However, the MDXSB PV Bike Works Squeal Out Anti-Squeal Disc Brake Paste is out of stock and Amazon says they "don't know when or if this item will be back in stock." Do you have another recommendation? (And THEN I'll buy you a coffee! LOL)
Hi Chris - What brand and type of (material) pads do you use or recommend for the XP 2.0 - I added a 180 mm sram rotor on the front of mine and it definately stops better but squeals - after sanding rotor, cleaning, adjusting many times. Usually it is OK for about 5 hard stops then the squeal comes back, I have been cleaning rotor with alcohol after every ride and it is clean. Back brake is stock and does not squeal. Think maybe a different brand or type of pad may help and maybe a shimano rotor ?? The brand of pad I have on now is called POZDOZ and package says they are ceramic. I have taken them off and sanded the surface and cleaned pads a few times too. They stop fine just noisey. Thanks and "ride on"
Hi Will, Good call on the bigger rotor, that will definitely give more stopping power. Some pad and rotor combinations can make noise. You can try using these Tektro organic compound - amzn.to/3tftY7v (this will come with 2 pairs) Organic pads tend to be quieter, just don't last quite as long, but you'll have an extra pair! Ride On Will 👍
Thanks Chris I will order some. I REALLY appreciate your professional videos, they are to the point, very precise and easy to follow. Everyone needs to support your channel because it saves us all time and money.
@@wcc1945 Thanks Will! Your feedback is always appreciated 👍 I'm working on making these tutorials easier to follow and more interesting. The more of them I do, I keep learning better ways to film them. I'm glad it's helping. Ride On!
U R doing a tremendous job Chris, everyone from a beginner with zero experience to and advanced tinkerer can learn from your videos. I like the way your summarize at the end too which gives and overview of the entire video. "ride on dood"
I wish I had the V-brakes on my ebike, these pieces of crap are so unreliable, maybe it's the discs themselves that need replacing or something, but I've tried countless methods to stop the squealing and nothing works. I'm just getting my bike to a professional, I'm done fighting this annoying problem
These brake pads are a planned rip off! The brakes on my 40 year old bike are great. My brand new ebike after 400 kilometres needs pads! Hey, it’s a real fucking!
Hey Chris, after using the sandpaper trick on the rotors, would you then recommend cleaning the rotors with rubbing alcohol, etc or would that be counter productive? As a side note, let me know what you think of the shimano BRM375 disc breaks as a potential upgrade to the XP 2.0. Thanks again for all the effort you put forth in your content.
Yes it's good to wipe off the rotors after sanding them. 👍 I wouldn't consider the br-m375 shimano brakes an ugrade. They are about the same. I will be trying out the Juin Tech, cable pull hydraulic brakes next week and see if those are worth it though. I'll post videos on how they do!
Wow, third rebuke and I never even heard of bedding. I just thought squealing was just part of the deal. I'm going to sand my rotors and brakes and do this process. Thanks.
For more Lectric XP 2.0 repairs, check out this playlist! --- th-cam.com/play/PLoOE2rarIm6Ble-R5qpQfqb8tu_c4aLIK.html
Tip for surfacing the rotors…loosen calipers, wedge the 100-120 grit sandpaper, tighten calipers a bit, spin wheel and apply the brake. If you really want to get into it, have a clean cloth on the disc as it spins inwards to keep it clean from grit
Ordered the No Squeal and it is a really good product. Of course it is for pads that are only slightly glazed : Removing and scuffing the old pads or replacing them when worn down or just in bad shape is the only real solution then. All your posts are clearly spoken and well produced..Thanks !
You are really good at making these videos. And...many thanks for doing it!
I bedded mine in right when I got the bike, but my wife didn't. Her's screams mine doesn't. Now I can fix hers and she'll have one less thing to scream about!
Yep Bruce, bedding them in is the key! Just sand them back down and start over 👍
I found this extremely helpful, especially the close-ups of the process. As a woman, I'm a very visual learner, especially when it comes to mechanical maintenance. I can do it, but I gotta see it first.
As a woman???,
Wendy, I understand your comment all too well. As a very visual person too, I need to activate as many senses as possible - especially visual. Off-topic, the same with names. I need to hear, write the name and say it aloud before it sticks. Regardless of the comment recieved, "As a woman???" , I get it. Good luck on all future bike repairs.
@@gregjackson9604 I'm not going to gender my memory or learning style but you are so right about names. Amd phone numbers 😅
I would recommend using brake clean rather than alcohol. Another thing you can try is spraying the back of the pads with disc brake quiet and maybe that will help. If you're going to hand sand the rotor I'd recommend a sanding block to keep it more true than your fingers will.
Not a commercial but I'm impressed by Muc Offs disc brake spray cleaner.
once again, another awesome video. Great explanation! Great job! I'll definitely be doing this. I do have a slightly bent rotor on the back of my bike and it causes my brakes to rub and I cannot get it straight so I definitely will be replacing it. can't wait for your video to show us how. thanks again for all your videos
No worries, to bad about your rear brake rubbing. Sure can be annoying. I'll get that video up when I get a chance
I have a Fucare Gemini. It's got almost identical parts and specs as these bikes. Glad I found your channel.
I gave up. Cleaned pads and disc numerous times. Sanded the pads, finally replaced the pads. Still screams like a banshee. People jump out of the way….great safety warning. Learned to live with it.
That's a bummer William. Have you tried replacing the rotors? The stock rotors are not the greatest.
Try putting graphite powder on the rotor.
The product is not good. You shouldn't have to mess with it all to grt it to work properly.
to resurface the rotor I believe steelwool would be a much better option than "sand papper"...
I love your videos, you've already talked me into buying a new derailleur, freewheel, and maybe a few more things lol. One thing though, while isopropyl alcohol is just fine to handle and spill on your skin, it is incredibly toxic if ingested. That's really only an issue if someone tries to drink it in place of liquor, but its worth noting.
Good call, don't drink rubbing alcohol folks 😁
In the old days you could drink the alcohol in hospitals. Those were the days 😂
Thanks for help friend
Very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to slowly explain it.
No problem Pedro, thanks for watching! 👍
I don't have an ebike yet but I will. Subscribed. Gonna order a couple 3.0s. good info.
Really helpful tips
I was about to put brake oil on the roter!!
I am so glad I happened upon your channel in this video! I could not for the life of me figure out how to get the squeaking to stop on my Lectric 3.0. Honestly, it made riding not that much fun… But thanks to your suggestion and this great video, problem has been solved! Thank you!
Putting WD-40 spray works well. Do it once a week to keep them quiet.
Just converted my bike to 4 piston caliper hydraulics and couldn't get rid of the low speed squeal on front brakes. Did the routines of sanding pads and rotor. No fix! I did your WD-40 suggestion and ....boom!.....noise is gone! Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the videos they sure are well explained and knowledgeable I just followed these steps but not going out riding until tomorrow any tips advice or helpful stuff with taking the battery out and or the throttle cable and main source
Please discuss delivery schedule
No problems yet. Nice job. Thank you.
Mine were making an assortment of noises, from growling to eep, eep, eep, when rolling it into the garage. After a simple alignment, almost all the noise went away. All that is left is from the pad material itself, which can be dealt with later when I change them out.
So far I haven’t seen any instructions on how to remove my rear wheel on my Lectric cargo bike.
Great video thanks!
You're welcome!
I always heard you weren't supposed to come to a complete stop while bedding new pads.
Brilliant ....thank you....
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
Will the squeal out also sand down the break pads?
Thank you!
What about when it comes out of the box squealing? 😂
Mine did too. There was crap all over the rotor. Alcohol cleanse fixed it
Same
A little copper grease on the rear of the pads😊😊😊 hey presto!try it!
How about adjusting the Brakes is it the same as Bicycle Brakes?...
Great video! What kind of bag or pouch do you have on your handlebars?
I was very excited trying this squeal out but it's sold out everywhere~!!! :( Good alternative maybe?
It may have been said already, but just to be sure your viewers know: Isopropyl alcohol or “rubbing” alcohol is highly toxic if ingested. You indicated otherwise.
Glug glug glug
Sandpaper on the discs???
2 questions. I have a heavy 110lb ebike (Grizzly) How many miles should my pads last and should i only use steel pads because of the weight?
Hoping to win!
Do you have any experience working in the trike ?
Does this work even if my bike is constantly making squeaking noise from the brakes while riding?
Yes. Just be sure to bed them in again
Hello, thanks for the great video! However, the MDXSB PV Bike Works Squeal Out Anti-Squeal Disc Brake Paste is out of stock and Amazon says they "don't know when or if this item will be back in stock." Do you have another recommendation? (And THEN I'll buy you a coffee! LOL)
Just got my brand new xp 3.0 and its squeaking right off the bat. How do we fix that?
This shows you man
Hi Chris - What brand and type of (material) pads do you use or recommend for the XP 2.0 - I added a 180 mm sram rotor on the front of mine and it definately stops better but squeals - after sanding rotor, cleaning, adjusting many times. Usually it is OK for about 5 hard stops then the squeal comes back, I have been cleaning rotor with alcohol after every ride and it is clean. Back brake is stock and does not squeal. Think maybe a different brand or type of pad may help and maybe a shimano rotor ?? The brand of pad I have on now is called POZDOZ and package says they are ceramic. I have taken them off and sanded the surface and cleaned pads a few times too. They stop fine just noisey. Thanks and "ride on"
Hi Will, Good call on the bigger rotor, that will definitely give more stopping power.
Some pad and rotor combinations can make noise. You can try using these Tektro organic compound - amzn.to/3tftY7v (this will come with 2 pairs)
Organic pads tend to be quieter, just don't last quite as long, but you'll have an extra pair!
Ride On Will 👍
Thanks Chris I will order some. I REALLY appreciate your professional videos, they are to the point, very precise and easy to follow. Everyone needs to support your channel because it saves us all time and money.
@@wcc1945 Thanks Will! Your feedback is always appreciated 👍 I'm working on making these tutorials easier to follow and more interesting.
The more of them I do, I keep learning better ways to film them. I'm glad it's helping.
Ride On!
U R doing a tremendous job Chris, everyone from a beginner with zero experience to and advanced tinkerer can learn from your videos. I like the way your summarize at the end too which gives and overview of the entire video. "ride on dood"
@@wcc1945 Thanks Will, I'll have to remember that and make sure to sum it all up at the end 👍
I just bought the bike and they squeal i hope the pads are not contaminated
It's normal
Just get some Allen wrenches and adjust them hello
I find noisy brakes are useful in warning people you are coming. Kinda like a bell. So you might want to leave than alone.
I'm on Team Bell 🔔
Don't come to a full stop while bedding--release brake once slowed.
Sand paper and FULL THROTTLE gets the disc resurfaced in seconds!
My bike is brand new and the back brakes are squealing
Mine too, this should not be the case and their customer service is terrible.
Talk about the fork
I wish I had the V-brakes on my ebike, these pieces of crap are so unreliable, maybe it's the discs themselves that need replacing or something, but I've tried countless methods to stop the squealing and nothing works. I'm just getting my bike to a professional, I'm done fighting this annoying problem
None of my V-brake bikes ever made noise.
@@Dave-cf4vd Exactly, neither have mine.
I dream on my ebike having v brakes, disks constant hassle
should all be good to go.... squeak! lol
These brake pads are a planned rip off! The brakes on my 40 year old bike are great. My brand new ebike after 400 kilometres needs pads! Hey, it’s a real fucking!
Their quality is not good and their customer service is terrible. I should have gone with another brand.
100 grit sandpaper? 😂😂😂😂
Me in Seattle: "Oo, I have that Banshee noise problem. Oh nevermind. It's normal. I commute on my Lectric, so I bike in the rain regularly."
Hey Chris, after using the sandpaper trick on the rotors, would you then recommend cleaning the rotors with rubbing alcohol, etc or would that be counter productive? As a side note, let me know what you think of the shimano BRM375 disc breaks as a potential upgrade to the XP 2.0. Thanks again for all the effort you put forth in your content.
Yes it's good to wipe off the rotors after sanding them. 👍
I wouldn't consider the br-m375 shimano brakes an ugrade. They are about the same.
I will be trying out the Juin Tech, cable pull hydraulic brakes next week and see if those are worth it though. I'll post videos on how they do!
Run the pads under hot water for like 30mins then soak it in a degreaser liquid
What about a brake adjistment
I tried rubbing alcohol several time to no avail.
Mine too. Bad brakes, bad product, and bad customer service.
Wow, easy enough for a girl who knows nothing about ebike mechanics. Thanks.
Wow, third rebuke and I never even heard of bedding. I just thought squealing was just part of the deal. I'm going to sand my rotors and brakes and do this process. Thanks.