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buddys_n_blasters Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2019 Posts: 39
Buddy 50
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Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:48 pm Post subject: Buddy 50 squeaky brakes - any quick fixes? |
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As the title says, my brakes are extremely squeaky and it's really ruining the experience. Any suggestions on what to do about this?
I notice the problem is worse with two people on the scooter, could it be weight-related?
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DeeDee Member
 Joined: 26 Jul 2014 Posts: 726 Location: Denver buddy 170i
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Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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Front brakes or rear brakes? How many miles on the scooter? Plenty of helpful people on here, but very few mind readers.
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buddys_n_blasters Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2019 Posts: 39
Buddy 50
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Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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Front brakes for sure. It's a 2008 with almost 1700 miles on it.
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tenders Member
 Joined: 03 Dec 2018 Posts: 137
Buddy International 50 Italia
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Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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It only takes about 90 minutes for a first-timer to pop off the headset, flush and bleed the brake fluid, and replace the brake pads. I would suggest doing that as a matter of routine maintenance on an ‘08 model and then see what squeaking remains. Tools...I think just a couple of good Phillips screwdrivers, a metric set of Allen wrenches, a wrench for the bleed fitting, and a brake bleeding tube? And a helper to squeeze the brakes while the fluid cycles through.
My non-Buddy scooter had been stored outdoors for a long time before I bought it and the brakes were working but making a bit of noise. Turned out the brake pad plates had rusted and popped one of the brake pads off.
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DeeDee Member
 Joined: 26 Jul 2014 Posts: 726 Location: Denver buddy 170i
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Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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A flush and bleed of the brake system is certainly in order as your scooter is 11 years old. Check the thickness of your pads. They should still be good. Pull your pads and sand them up and down with 150 grit sandpaper on a flat surface. Wipe the dust off and re-install them. Pull your headset, clean around the reservoir cap and remove it. Drain out what's left of your old fluid with a turkey baster ($1 at the Dollar Tree) Refill with Dot 3 or above and bleed until no more bubbles. I've seeen calipers seize from the rust on the inside.
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tenders Member
 Joined: 03 Dec 2018 Posts: 137
Buddy International 50 Italia
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Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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I couldn’t justify doing any work on or reinstalling brake pads that are squeaking and have had 11 years of who-knows-what treatment from previous owners. Just not worth the $20 replacement cost. They’re already telling you they’ve had enough of being cooped up in the caliper all this time - set them free.
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Alzero Member
Joined: 10 Apr 2019 Posts: 15 Location: East coast waters Lance Cali Classic 125
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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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If it was me and my only issue with the front brake was noise, I would try putting some silicone sealant on the back of the pad. You may just have a vibrating pad and the sealant will dampen any vibes. It’s probably not a bad idea to flush and refill the system and scuff up or replace the old pads but it may not be necessary.
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Alzero Member
Joined: 10 Apr 2019 Posts: 15 Location: East coast waters Lance Cali Classic 125
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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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If it was me and my only issue with the front brake was noise, I would try putting some silicone sealant on the back of the pad. You may just have a vibrating pad and the sealant will dampen any vibes. It’s probably not a bad idea to flush and refill the system and scuff up or replace the old pads.
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k1dude Member
 Joined: 08 Jun 2008 Posts: 2423 Location: Northern California '08 Orange Buddy 125
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Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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If it's 11 years old with only 1700 miles on it, it might have a little rust on the disc. Inspect it.
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