Purchasing a Scooter Brake

A brake is intended to slow you down or prevent an accident.
Apply gentle pressure on the brake while shifting your weight backward on the scooter for optimal braking power.

Never block your wheel/brake on the scooter, as this will result in poor braking power and cause flat spots on your wheel, regardless of the brand or quality of the wheel.

The illustration below displays the two most commonly used brakes.

• A spring brake is mounted on an attached bolt, which is then connected to the deck. A spring on the bolt ensures the brake points upwards and away from the deck.

• A flex fender brake is a long metal plate that has been pre-bent to fit around the wheel. It is usually attached to the deck with one or more screws. Pressing down the metal plate will cause the entire plate to bend towards the wheel.

Both types of brakes are designed for 100 mm and 110 mm wheels, as typically specified in the product details.

Tips:

• Never block your brake (To avoid flat spots, as a flat spot makes your wheel jump)
• Spring brakes have more components and are often considered noisier than flex fender brakes.
• Flex fender brakes usually have a shorter lifespan due to their design.
• Achieving a completely noiseless brake for extended periods is not possible.
• 110 mm wheels will not fit 100 mm brakes.
• 100 mm wheels will fit and function under a 110 mm brake.
• Not all brakes fit all decks. (Use the same brand and type)
• Flex fender brakes can snap easily if a wheel is worn down, as the plate has to travel further to reach it. Always replace your wheels before they are completely worn down!

In this video, we demonstrate how to mount a flex fender brake on your deck:

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