I took my newly upgraded kart out for its first big run last weekend. It worked great! The only problem was that I noticed that at times the mechanical disk brake was sticking. The problem was not in the cable, or in the spring pulling it back. I believe that the lever was going back, but the brake stuck sometimes. The caliper is a Carlisle mechanical. Any ideas?
Brakes Sticking
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Gokarts4Life-11
The odd one
I have the same problem!!!
mckutzy
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There is a point I think you have to lubricate with grease. There is a small pin( think piston) with a rounded head that acts against the lever in order to brake. Mine came with grease on that location but I re greased it a wile later. Also having a fairly stiff but not over powering return spring helps to not have a sticky brake lever. At least this is what is in my experience.
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