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Iahawk

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stop rear squeal?
« on: December 11, 2016, 09:08:05 PM »
hey guys, just sitting around on a cold, snowy day thinking/dreaming about warmer weather and riding!

something that's bothered me since the day I bought my scoot (People s200)....rear drum brake squeals / squeaks during light to moderate braking. Hard braking is silent, but anything less makes some noise. Scoot has 2200 miles, 7 years old.

I'm assuming the only solution is to remove the rear wheel and clean up the brake shoes and drum..maybe deglaze the pads or inside of drum as needed? I believe the exhaust has to come off to do this...but does this type of work (cleaning, etc.) usually take care of the scooter rear drum squeal?
2010 People S200 - sold after 8 wonderful years!
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Re: stop rear squeal?
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2016, 10:34:48 PM »
Generally, it does. That scoot really have a rear drum brake? Just checked the specs: definitely drum!

Karl
« Last Edit: December 11, 2016, 10:37:19 PM by CROSSBOLT »
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Iahawk

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Re: stop rear squeal?
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2016, 01:12:15 AM »
yep, they still used a drum on this model...the front caliper sure was a lot easier to clean up and lube...gonna take a little work to get to the back drum...
2010 People S200 - sold after 8 wonderful years!
2014 Ninja 300
1996 Honda Helix
1984 Honda Nighthawk 650

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