Brakes getting hot, locking up!!!

[rotomoto]

I just got to run the baja for the first time yesterday. Took it to the sand and was having a blast. After about 10 mins of running I was obviously being slowed down by something. After a while i figured out that the brake was getting HOT and locking up. After about 5 mins cool down, it would unlock and run fine for a couple of mins., only to lock up again. This is a brand new baja. The throttle servo is set up correctly with no drag brake. The only thing I can think of is that it's shimmed too tightly? It has one thin shim in it from the factory. I'm thinking I should pull this out, but wanted to check here first to see if anyone else has run into this problem. Thanks

[Modified RC]

I had similar problems when I first got mine, cut and install 2 short lengths of a spring from a pen. Put the springs between the pads on the pins like this:



If it still binds then you need to remove the shim.

[Hostile Racing Products]

Install small springs on both pins, between the pads. That will push them open every time you let off the brake. I think there is a thread with directions. Cut a pen spring in half and use them. I actually ended up using what was 1/3 of the spring length for each, but I dont know if the lengths differ with brand pen.

Hope this helps. Try doing a search for the thread on this mod.

[Hostile Racing Products]

Guess I took too long typing. LOL

Much better post Modifier.

[rotomoto]

Thanks a lot. I'll give that a shot. Seems like a good idea. I think some sand may have gotten between the shims and tightened things up a bit more than they should have been. Thanks for the tip!

[zman]

had the same problem. sand got behind shim ,which wont allow it to fully open. remove shim and you could use the spring fom a pento place between pads.also if you run in sand you dont need much brake