Technical help for Series one, two and three Lambrettas. Models include the Li, Li Special, TV, SX, GP, Serveta and API/SIL models
by gazza » Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:00 pm
Hi all
I have a front disc brake on my Li S3 (think its a scootrs ) that , when I push the bike backwards, taking it out of the garage for example, keeps locking up the front wheel. I don't have any issues whilst riding it just pushing it back.
I took the housing off the disc and applied a small amount of copper grease to the 2 posts and it seemed to do the job for a few days but is now back to locking up.
Any ideas would be much appreciated
Thanks
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by Knowledge » Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:33 pm
I had a similar problem with the R1 four pot caliper on my Abarth, and I replaced the pads and all was good again, regardless of direction.
I can't really explain why, but it worked for me.
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by peejay » Tue Sep 08, 2015 11:08 am
is it possible that caliper is not 100% in line with brake disc causing the pads to wear on a slant so causing the resistance when reversing, only a guess.
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by gazza » Tue Sep 08, 2015 1:23 pm
Thanks for the replies I'll have another look

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by Warkton Tornado No.1 » Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:26 pm
is it possible that caliper is not 100% in line with brake disc causing the pads to wear on a slant so causing the resistance when reversing, only a guess.
It is
very possible & a pain to sort out.
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