{"id":33197,"date":"2022-10-26T12:25:37","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T12:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/?p=33197"},"modified":"2023-01-17T13:56:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T13:56:30","slug":"electric-scooter-brakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/electric-scooter-brakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Scooter Brakes: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"33197\" class=\"elementor elementor-33197\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cd32ded elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cd32ded\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b778d5\" data-id=\"1b778d5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5216090 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5216090\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From hydraulic discs to electromagnetic braking systems, there\u2019s a variety of brakes to choose from, and making sure you understand which is best for you is key to your safety.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout this guide, we\u2019ll cover the different types of brakes, factors that affect stopping power, and walk you through the steps you need to take to maintain, replace, and upgrade your brakes.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29471\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox.jpg\" alt=\"Josh Braking on the INOKIM Ox\" width=\"820\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-767x451.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-1536x903.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-2048x1204.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-255x150.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-100x59.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-595x350.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-788x463.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-599x352.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b35791 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5b35791\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a6924ef\" data-id=\"a6924ef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56aac75 elementor-view-default elementor-position-top elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"56aac75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#types\" class=\"elementor-icon elementor-animation-\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"rhicon rhi-list-ul\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#types\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTypes of Brakes\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn about different brake types, how they work, and their pros\/cons.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ce13750\" data-id=\"ce13750\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7acb329 elementor-view-default elementor-position-top elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"7acb329\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#mechanical-vs-electronic\" class=\"elementor-icon elementor-animation-\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"rhicon rhi-search-plus\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#mechanical-vs-electronic\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMechanical vs Electronic\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover which is best: mechanical or electronic brakes.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a03fabc\" data-id=\"a03fabc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-089c83d elementor-view-default elementor-position-top elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"089c83d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#position\" class=\"elementor-icon elementor-animation-\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"rhicon rhi-map-marker-alt\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#position\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBrake Position\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFront, rear, or both? Discover which position is the most effective.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-66c6bb2 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"66c6bb2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d6453a\" data-id=\"2d6453a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5360efe elementor-view-default elementor-position-top elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"5360efe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#braking-performance-factors\" class=\"elementor-icon elementor-animation-\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"rhicon rhi-params\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#braking-performance-factors\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBraking Performance Factors\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn about the many factors that affect braking performance.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a70a72\" data-id=\"4a70a72\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9ee315 elementor-view-default elementor-position-top elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"e9ee315\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#maintenance\" class=\"elementor-icon elementor-animation-\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"rhicon rhi-wrench\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#maintenance\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBrake Maintenance\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn how to complete common maintenance tasks.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f0abe42\" data-id=\"f0abe42\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d43fda elementor-view-default elementor-position-top elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"9d43fda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#replacement-and-upgrades\" class=\"elementor-icon elementor-animation-\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"rhicon rhi-cog\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#replacement-and-upgrades\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReplacement & Upgrades\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEverything you need to know about replacing and upgrading brakes.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bf2becf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bf2becf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0a15489\" data-id=\"0a15489\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aeb2294 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aeb2294\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a name=\"types\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8c1af84 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8c1af84\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fef9bbe\" data-id=\"fef9bbe\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f63bf30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f63bf30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Type of Brakes<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35370dd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35370dd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b5dade\" data-id=\"3b5dade\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae1974f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae1974f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below, we\u2019ve outlined all of the different brake types, explained how each works, provided a rundown of their pros and cons, and included tips on how you can adjust them for improved braking performance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b37a87a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b37a87a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Mechanical<\/h3><h4>Foot Brake<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9628\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/turboant-x7-pro-rear-wheel-fender-and-disc-brake.jpeg\" alt=\"Turboant X7 Pro Rear Wheel Fender and Disc Brake\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/turboant-x7-pro-rear-wheel-fender-and-disc-brake.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/turboant-x7-pro-rear-wheel-fender-and-disc-brake-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/turboant-x7-pro-rear-wheel-fender-and-disc-brake-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/turboant-x7-pro-rear-wheel-fender-and-disc-brake-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/turboant-x7-pro-rear-wheel-fender-and-disc-brake-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/turboant-x7-pro-rear-wheel-fender-and-disc-brake-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/turboant-x7-pro-rear-wheel-fender-and-disc-brake-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/turboant-x7-pro-rear-wheel-fender-and-disc-brake-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/turboant-x7-pro-rear-wheel-fender-and-disc-brake-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/turboant-x7-pro-rear-wheel-fender-and-disc-brake-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/turboant-x7-pro-rear-wheel-fender-and-disc-brake-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><h5><strong>How Do Foot Brakes Work?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foot brakes are found on cheap and slow electric scooters since the braking power needed is minimal.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike other more complex braking systems, their design is simple in construction and relies on one component. The only component used is a plastic fender positioned above the rear wheel. To operate the brake, you stomp down on it with your foot. This pushes it against the moving tire, creates friction, and slows the scooter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all fenders can be used as foot brakes, though. They must be purposefully designed to be strong, flexible, and withstand friction. In most cases, the fenders are hinged and springloaded so that they can be moved into position. If you were to try to brake using a fender that wasn\u2019t built for braking, it would likely incur damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, with its simplicity comes a major drawback. When applying pressure to the fender, it not only causes it to rub against the tire and lead to permanent damage, but if you stomp on the brake too hard, the rear wheel can lock and cause you to skid while braking. This is why they\u2019re found on cheaper, slower scooters.<\/span><\/p><h5><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple to operate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheap to make and install<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only suitable for slow scooters<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can damage the tire<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can cause the rear wheel to lock and skid<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakest braking mechanism<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>How to Adjust?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most foot brakes are single-unit pieces that can\u2019t be adjusted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a foot brake that isn\u2019t working correctly, the most common course of action is to have it replaced.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02f3a1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02f3a1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Drum<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28552\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/splach-twin-drum-brake.jpeg\" alt=\"SPLACH Twin Drum Brake\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/splach-twin-drum-brake.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/splach-twin-drum-brake-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/splach-twin-drum-brake-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/splach-twin-drum-brake-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/splach-twin-drum-brake-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/splach-twin-drum-brake-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/splach-twin-drum-brake-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/splach-twin-drum-brake-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/splach-twin-drum-brake-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/splach-twin-drum-brake-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/splach-twin-drum-brake-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><h5><strong>How Do Drum Brakes Work?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A drum brake is completely enclosed in a circular drum-like shell. It\u2019s then mounted inside a scooter\u2019s wheel hub.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to their low maintenance design and reliable stopping power, drum brakes are found on both <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/cheap-electric-scooters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">budget<\/a><\/strong> and<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/best-electric-scooters-for-commuting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">commuter electric scooters<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, because drum brakes can\u2019t generate as much braking force as disc brake systems, higher-performing scooters (i.e. those that can reach speeds of 30 mph and beyond), tend to opt for the latter.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How drum brakes slow a scooter depends on several components. In brief, the brake is activated when you pull the brake lever. The cable that\u2019s attached to the lever and drum then applies pressure to the piston. The piston pushes the stationary brake shoe into contact with the rotating drum lining. The friction between these two surfaces slows the wheel and stops the scooter from moving forward.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To better understand how drum brakes work, we\u2019ve explained what each component does below:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake lever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A standard brake lever is mounted on the handlebars and is used to activate the drum brake when pulled. The performance of the brake depends on how hard you pull the lever. Pulling it hard will slow you faster and pulling it gently will slow you more gradually. Most brake levers are similar, even if the type of brake is different.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake cable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A brake cable runs from the lever to the drum brake. When the brake lever is pulled it puts tension on the cable. This tension then applies pressure to the piston.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Pistons (Wheel Cylinder) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Inside the drum brake is a small piston connected to the brake cable and the internal brake shoe. The piston has two positions; retracted and extended. When the piston is retracted the brake shoe is held away from the brake lining and the wheel can rotate freely.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake Shoe (Pads) & Lining<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The brake shoe is the central section of the drum brake that remains stationary as the wheel rotates. When the piston is extended it pushes the brake shoe against the drum lining. This is the point at which the brakes are fully engaged and the process of slowing the scooter begins.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Drum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The drum is the outer shell of the brake. It\u2019s attached to the wheel and rotates as the wheel moves. Inside the drum is the brake lining that creates friction when the brake shoe is applied.<\/span><\/p><h5><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-lasting and low maintenance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable in wet weather<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durable thanks to the encased design (they won't fade or warp as a result of external riding conditions)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can last longer than other brake types because the contact area is larger<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard to replace internal parts so the whole unit will need to be replaced<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not as strong as disc brakes<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>How to Adjust?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drum brakes are unlikely to need adjusting during their lifetime. However, in most cases, you can adjust them yourself. Here, it\u2019s a simple case of pinching either side of the brake hose together to take the pressure off the drum and twisting the screw either counter-clockwise to weaken the brake or clockwise to strengthen it.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90f2311 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90f2311\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Cable-Actuated Disc<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34894\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/splach-titan-disc-brake.jpg\" alt=\"SPLACH Titan Disc Brake\" width=\"820\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/splach-titan-disc-brake.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/splach-titan-disc-brake-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/splach-titan-disc-brake-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/splach-titan-disc-brake-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/splach-titan-disc-brake-1536x1032.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/splach-titan-disc-brake-2048x1376.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/splach-titan-disc-brake-223x150.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/splach-titan-disc-brake-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/splach-titan-disc-brake-521x350.jpg 521w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/splach-titan-disc-brake-788x529.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/splach-titan-disc-brake-600x403.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><h5><strong>How Do Cable-Actuated Disc Brakes Work?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cable-actuated disc brakes are found on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/cheap-electric-scooters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>budget<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/best-electric-scooters-for-commuting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>commuter<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/fastest-electric-scooters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>performance scooters<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike drum brakes, all of the components that make up disc brakes are externally attached to the scooter, making them easier to maintain. They operate with a simple mechanical action and rely on the coordinated movement of several parts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you pull the brake lever, it puts pressure on the brake cable. This pulls on the caliper causing it to push the brake pads into contact with the disc. The friction between the brake pad and the rotor slows the movement of the wheel and brings the scooter to a stop.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To better understand how disc brakes work, we\u2019ve explained what each component does below:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake lever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 As with most hand-activated brake systems, cable-actuated disc brakes are operated by a brake lever mounted on the scooter\u2019s handlebars. When you squeeze your grip around the lever it pulls the brake cable.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake cable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The brake cable is made up of a hollow plastic tube that contains a narrow steel wire. It runs from the brake lever to the calipers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Calipers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Calipers are the units that are responsible for applying braking force to the discs. They contain opposed pistons that sit on either side of the rotor. Pressure from the brake cable engages these pistons to push the brake pads inward to contact the disc.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake pads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 This is the part of the brake that is pushed against the disc to create friction and slow the scooter. Brake pads can wear down and become damaged so they need to be replaced every few years.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake Rotor (Disc) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u2013 The brake rotor is a circular metal disc attached to the wheel. It rotates as the wheel spins, then as the brake pads are applied, the rotation of the rotor slows, reducing the scooter\u2019s speed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, electric scooter discs come in three sizes: 120mm, 140mm, and 160mm. They also come in a variety of designs, and although this may be mistaken for a vanity measure, the geometrically inspired cutouts help to dissipate heat and keep the brakes working as efficiently as possible.<\/span><\/p><h5><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong stopping power<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent braking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to clean and maintain<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can fade and warp as a result of external ridings conditions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat and friction may result in the need for regular maintenance, adjustments, or replacement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to pull on the levers hard to produce maximum braking force<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>How to Adjust?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each part of a cable-actuated disc brake system is easy to access, replace and adjust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most systems can be adjusted by loosening or tightening the bolts holding the calipers in place. Here, you can achieve a better alignment of the calipers and brake pads to ensure improved braking performance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also replace the brake pads, meaning you can keep maintenance costs low instead of having to fork out for an entirely new braking setup.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2ffffd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2ffffd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Semi-Hydraulic Disc<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/emove-cruiser-rear-lights.jpeg\" alt=\"EMOVE Cruiser Rear Lights\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/emove-cruiser-rear-lights.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/emove-cruiser-rear-lights-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/emove-cruiser-rear-lights-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/emove-cruiser-rear-lights-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/emove-cruiser-rear-lights-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/emove-cruiser-rear-lights-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/emove-cruiser-rear-lights-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/emove-cruiser-rear-lights-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/emove-cruiser-rear-lights-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/emove-cruiser-rear-lights-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/emove-cruiser-rear-lights-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><h5><strong>How Do Semi-Hydraulic Disc Brakes Work?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semi-hydraulic disc brakes consist of a standard mechanical brake cable connected to calipers loaded with hydraulic pistons. While most of the parts are similar to those in cable-actuated disc brakes, there are a few differences.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the brake lever is pulled, the wire inside the brake cable pulls on the calipers. This applies pressure to the hydraulic pistons, filling them with hydraulic fluid and driving the brake pads against the rotor. No matter how hard you pull the brake lever, the activation of the pistons applies strong pressure. This means that semi-hydraulic discs are easier to activate and always provide excellent stopping power.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To better understand how semi-hydraulic discs work, we\u2019ve explained what each component does below:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake lever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Semi-hydraulic brakes have standard brake levers that are located on the handlebars. A simple pulling action activates the brakes.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake cable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Identical to those used on cable-actuated disc brakes, this is a hollow cable with a narrow steel wire inside. When the hand lever is pulled, the wire pulls the calipers.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Hydraulic piston <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Unlike standard cable-actuated brakes, these have calipers with built-in hydraulic pistons. When the brake cables are pulled, the pistons activate, pushing the brake pads into contact with the rotors.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake Rotor (Disc) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 This metal disc is fixed to the center of the wheel. When the brakes are activated the brake pads squeeze the discs. Because of the pressure that the semi-hydraulic pistons apply, all electric scooters with these have discs that measure 140mm and feature designs that aid the dissipation of heat.<\/span><\/p><h5><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic pistons put strong immediate pressure on the discs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable braking power<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easier to install and maintain than full-hydraulics<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More expensive than cable-actuated systems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More lever pull is needed to produce the same braking force as a fully hydraulic brake system<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>How to Adjust?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can adjust semi-hydraulic brakes by loosening the two bolts that hold the calipers in place. Then adjust the position of the calipers and retighten the bolts. This will allow you to better align the calipers, brake pads, and discs for better braking performance.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if the brake calipers are hard to access, it\u2019s best to refer to your user manual or contact a professional to make any adjustments.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e5ce46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e5ce46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Fully-Hydraulic Disc\u00a0\u00a0<\/h4><h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31014\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/apollo-ghost-2022-hydraulic-disc.jpg\" alt=\"Apollo Ghost 2022 Hydraulic Disc\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/apollo-ghost-2022-hydraulic-disc.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/apollo-ghost-2022-hydraulic-disc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/apollo-ghost-2022-hydraulic-disc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/apollo-ghost-2022-hydraulic-disc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/apollo-ghost-2022-hydraulic-disc-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/apollo-ghost-2022-hydraulic-disc-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/apollo-ghost-2022-hydraulic-disc-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/apollo-ghost-2022-hydraulic-disc-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/apollo-ghost-2022-hydraulic-disc-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/apollo-ghost-2022-hydraulic-disc-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/apollo-ghost-2022-hydraulic-disc-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/h4><h5><strong>How Do Full-Hydraulic Disc Brakes Work?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic disc brakes consist of a fully hydraulic system that stretches from the brake levers to the pistons in the calipers. Like semi-hydraulic brakes, the hydraulic pistons within the calipers remain, but the steel brake cable is replaced by a brake line that\u2019s filled with hydraulic fluid.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you pull the brake lever, brake fluid is forced out of a small cylinder by a plunger. This fluid is then forced into the brake line. When the fluid in the brake line is placed under pressure, it forces the hydraulic pistons in the calipers to squeeze the brake pads against the discs. This creates friction and causes the scooter to slow down.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To better understand how full-hydraulic discs work, we\u2019ve explained what each component does below:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake lever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The lever for hydraulic brakes looks the same as those for other brake systems but has different internal components. Inside there\u2019s a reservoir of brake fluid and a connection to the brake line.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Full-hydraulic brakes don\u2019t have a brake cable, instead, they have a hollow brake line that\u2019s full of hydraulic fluid. This runs from the brake lever to the calipers.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Calipers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Like semi-hydraulic brakes, the calipers have hydraulic pistons. It\u2019s the piston\u2019s job to push the brake pads against the disc.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Disc (Rotor)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The discs in a full-hydraulic system provide the same function as with any other disc brake and look the same as those found in semi-hydraulic systems. The only differences may be that they are slightly thicker (from 2mm to 3mm), and have bigger diameters (from 140mm to 160mm) to better manage the extremely strong braking forces exerted on them.<\/span><\/p><h5><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strongest level of braking power<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only a small amount of lever pull is needed to produce a strong braking force<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little need for adjustment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no cables to get stuck or damaged<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most expensive braking system<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be complex to service and repair<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>How to Adjust?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic brakes are generally self-adjusting and any maintenance is best carried out by a professional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you may be able to adjust the position of the calipers to better control how the brake pads squeeze the rotors.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common cause of adjustment is needed when air bubbles make their way into the hydraulic fluid, thereby relieving pressure and making the brakes feel spongey. In these circumstances, you can buy hydraulic brake refill kits. These come with all the necessary parts you need &#8211; including a syringe &#8211; so you can inject the fluid into the brake reservoir and force any air bubbles out.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-761ee4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"761ee4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Electronic<\/h3><h4>Electromagnetic<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26568\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/anyhill-um-1-electronic-brake.jpeg\" alt=\"AnyHill UM-1 Electronic Brake\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/anyhill-um-1-electronic-brake.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/anyhill-um-1-electronic-brake-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/anyhill-um-1-electronic-brake-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/anyhill-um-1-electronic-brake-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/anyhill-um-1-electronic-brake-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/anyhill-um-1-electronic-brake-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/anyhill-um-1-electronic-brake-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/anyhill-um-1-electronic-brake-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/anyhill-um-1-electronic-brake-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/anyhill-um-1-electronic-brake-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/anyhill-um-1-electronic-brake-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><h5><strong>How Do Electromagnetic Brakes Work?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/cheap-electric-scooters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>budget models<\/strong><\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/fastest-electric-scooters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>high-performing scooters<\/strong><\/a>, electromagnetic brakes are found in the vast majority of electric scooters. Typically, this type of braking system is built into the brake lever. Whenever you pull on the lever, a sensor will detect that you are braking and engage the electronic brake.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When engaged, it sends an electric current through an electromagnet to create a magnetic field. This field exerts a magnetic pull on the spinning central spindle to slow the rotation of the wheel.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to not get these types of brakes mixed up with regenerative systems. Although they work in a similar way, electromagnetic brakes don\u2019t recycle wasted energy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To better understand how electromagnetic brakes work, we\u2019ve explained what each component does below:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake lever or button <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Unlike other brakes, electromagnetic brakes are either built into the braking lever of a mechanical brake or are engaged via a dedicated button. When the brake lever is pulled or the button is pressed, the electromagnetic brake works simultaneously alongside the mechanical brake to bolster stopping power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Electromagnet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Electromagnets are different from standard magnets. Instead, they consist of a wire wound into a coil around a magnetic core. Electrical currents then pass through the wire and the core concentrates the magnetic flux to make a powerful magnet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So long as the lever or button for the electronic brake is engaged, a continuous supply of current maintains the magnetic field and slows the scooter.<\/span><\/p><h5><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No maintenance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bolsters the stopping power of mechanical brakes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seamless integration means one less thing to think about when braking<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not strong enough to be used on their own<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>How to Adjust?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to adjust the strength of electronic brakes depends on your scooter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most budget models will come with a preset strength that you can\u2019t change, while other more expensive models give you the option to select the intensity level from 1 to 5 (with 1 being the weakest and 5 the strongest).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f78e05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f78e05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Regenerative<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25897\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apollo-city-2022-regen-paddle.jpeg\" alt=\"Apollo City 2022 Regen Paddle\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apollo-city-2022-regen-paddle.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apollo-city-2022-regen-paddle-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apollo-city-2022-regen-paddle-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apollo-city-2022-regen-paddle-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apollo-city-2022-regen-paddle-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apollo-city-2022-regen-paddle-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apollo-city-2022-regen-paddle-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apollo-city-2022-regen-paddle-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apollo-city-2022-regen-paddle-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apollo-city-2022-regen-paddle-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apollo-city-2022-regen-paddle-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><h5><strong>How Do Regenerative Brakes Work?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to electromagnetic brakes, regenerative ones use the scooter\u2019s motor to slow it down. However, they recycle otherwise wasted energy back into the battery when braking.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the regenerative brake is engaged, a device known as a controller &#8211; which regulates the operation of the electric motor &#8211; stops the flow of electricity from the battery to the motor. Because the scooter is still moving forward while braking, kinetic energy is created which keeps the motor turning. This creates electricity which is directed to the battery for storage. By drawing the kinetic energy from the motor in the form of electricity, drag is created, slowing and eventually stopping the scooter.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To better understand how regenerative brakes work, we\u2019ve explained what each component does below:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brake Paddle or Lever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Regenerative brakes are either controlled by a dedicated paddle, similar to a thumb throttle, or they\u2019re combined with another braking system and are activated when the rider pulls the brake lever.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Battery Charging System <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 When regenerative brakes are switched on, the flow of electricity is reversed. Instead of going from the battery to the motor, the electromagnet in the motor is connected to the battery charging system. It\u2019s used to convert the motor\u2019s kinetic energy into electricity so that it can be stored in the battery.<\/span><\/p><h5><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No maintenance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bolsters the stopping power of mechanical brakes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovered energy is recycled<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not strong enough to be used on its own<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There needs to be space available in the battery for it to be effective<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>How to Adjust?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some electric scooters come with displays that let you access the scooter\u2019s P-settings. These settings can be used to customize the intensity of the regenerative brakes across 5 levels with 1 being the weakest and 5 the strongest.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-146d312 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"146d312\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)<\/strong><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26276\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wolf-king-gt-tft-advanced-settings.jpeg\" alt=\"Wolf King GT TFT Advanced Settings\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wolf-king-gt-tft-advanced-settings.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wolf-king-gt-tft-advanced-settings-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wolf-king-gt-tft-advanced-settings-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wolf-king-gt-tft-advanced-settings-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wolf-king-gt-tft-advanced-settings-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wolf-king-gt-tft-advanced-settings-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wolf-king-gt-tft-advanced-settings-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wolf-king-gt-tft-advanced-settings-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wolf-king-gt-tft-advanced-settings-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wolf-king-gt-tft-advanced-settings-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wolf-king-gt-tft-advanced-settings-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><h5><strong>How Does an Anti-Lock Braking System Work?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-lock braking systems are designed to prevent wheel lock so that you can remain safe and in control at all times.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They work by sensing when the wheels are about to lock and then rapidly reducing and increasing the braking pressure multiple times per second, applying optimal pressure. This allows the wheels to keep moving as the scooter slows down, instead of locking up.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To better understand how ABS brakes work, we\u2019ve explained what each component does below:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Sensors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Speed sensors on both wheels detect when the brakes lock and immediately signal this to the controllers.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Controllers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Controllers are electronic circuits that monitor and regulate the delivery of power throughout the scooter. Once the controller receives the signal from the sensors that the wheels have locked, it limits the brake force and activates the ABS to actuate the braking motion.<\/span><\/p><h5><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevents skidding<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safer braking, especially during emergency stops and at speed<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved traction control<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can feel the vibrations caused by the ABS when it rapidly modulates braking pressure<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>How to Adjust?<\/strong><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no way to adjust the intensity of an anti-lock braking system. However, most scooters that have one allow you to turn it either on or off.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f671769 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f671769\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a name=\"mechanical-vs-electronic\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c560d6e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c560d6e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc1da54\" data-id=\"dc1da54\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cb3da8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cb3da8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mechanical vs Electronic Brakes: Which Are Better?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7191f07 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7191f07\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ee5d2f9\" data-id=\"ee5d2f9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b7f126 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b7f126\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, mechanical brakes &#8211; including drums, cable-actuated discs, semi-hydraulic discs, and full-hydraulic discs &#8211; are significantly better than electronic brakes. This all comes down to the fact that mechanical brakes offer greater stopping power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29471\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox.jpg\" alt=\"Josh Braking on the INOKIM Ox\" width=\"820\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-767x451.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-1536x903.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-2048x1204.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-255x150.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-100x59.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-595x350.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-788x463.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-braking-on-the-inokim-ox-599x352.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most electric scooters come with both a mechanical and electronic brake. This is because electronic brakes are an excellent way to add extra stopping power without increasing the weight of the scooter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll rarely find a scooter with an electronic brake alone. In cases like this, we recommend avoiding the scooter. This is because they can\u2019t produce enough power to bring you to a safe stop within a reasonable distance. Also, if your scooter suffers an electrical fault that cuts the power, you can rely on the mechanical brakes to modulate your speed, whereas electronic brakes will be useless.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26721\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra.jpeg\" alt=\"Josh Braking on the GoTrax GMAX Ultra\" width=\"820\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-300x206.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-1024x702.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-767x526.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-1536x1053.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-2048x1404.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-219x150.jpeg 219w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-100x69.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-511x350.jpeg 511w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-788x540.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-600x411.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f96933 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f96933\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a name=\"position\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c4e6fb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6c4e6fb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d260f7\" data-id=\"4d260f7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4df55c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c4df55c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Brake Position: Which is More Effective?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ce7d58 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ce7d58\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-34b6cd8\" data-id=\"34b6cd8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4204e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4204e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not all braking systems are made equal &#8211; some opt for electronic brakes at the front and mechanical brakes at the rear, some choose to equip the same type of brakes in equal measure to both wheels, and others simply prefer to add just one brake to either the front or rear wheel.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below, we\u2019ve explained which position is the most effective.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbdc5ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbdc5ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Front Only<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28428\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/nami-burn-e-2-front-disc-brake.jpeg\" alt=\"NAMI Burn-e 2 Front Disc Brake\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/nami-burn-e-2-front-disc-brake.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/nami-burn-e-2-front-disc-brake-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/nami-burn-e-2-front-disc-brake-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/nami-burn-e-2-front-disc-brake-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/nami-burn-e-2-front-disc-brake-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/nami-burn-e-2-front-disc-brake-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/nami-burn-e-2-front-disc-brake-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/nami-burn-e-2-front-disc-brake-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/nami-burn-e-2-front-disc-brake-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/nami-burn-e-2-front-disc-brake-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/nami-burn-e-2-front-disc-brake-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your scooter has one brake on the front wheel, it will provide stronger stopping power than if it was at the rear. This is because it\u2019s positioned in front of your center of mass creating more friction to slow the scooter. This means that you'll stop quickly, but if you brake too hard, a front brake could also cause the scooter to tip forward, lifting the rear wheel off the ground.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e80e42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e80e42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Rear Only<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33488\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mantis-king-gt-rear-tire-and-brake.jpg\" alt=\"Mantis King GT Rear Tire and Brake\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mantis-king-gt-rear-tire-and-brake.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mantis-king-gt-rear-tire-and-brake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mantis-king-gt-rear-tire-and-brake-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mantis-king-gt-rear-tire-and-brake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mantis-king-gt-rear-tire-and-brake-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mantis-king-gt-rear-tire-and-brake-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mantis-king-gt-rear-tire-and-brake-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mantis-king-gt-rear-tire-and-brake-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mantis-king-gt-rear-tire-and-brake-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mantis-king-gt-rear-tire-and-brake-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mantis-king-gt-rear-tire-and-brake-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single rear brake is ideal if you want steady gradual braking but it might not produce enough stopping power for short emergency stops. However, with a rear brake, there\u2019s no risk of being thrown over the handlebars. There is a risk of skidding when the brake is pulled too hard, though.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4217ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4217ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Front & Rear<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21381\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/front-of-apollo-ghost-motor-handlebars.jpeg\" alt=\"Front View of Apollo Ghost Handlebars\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/front-of-apollo-ghost-motor-handlebars.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/front-of-apollo-ghost-motor-handlebars-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/front-of-apollo-ghost-motor-handlebars-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/front-of-apollo-ghost-motor-handlebars-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/front-of-apollo-ghost-motor-handlebars-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/front-of-apollo-ghost-motor-handlebars-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/front-of-apollo-ghost-motor-handlebars-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/front-of-apollo-ghost-motor-handlebars-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/front-of-apollo-ghost-motor-handlebars-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/front-of-apollo-ghost-motor-handlebars-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/front-of-apollo-ghost-motor-handlebars-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A combination of a brake on both wheels is by far the safest and most effective braking setup for electric scooters. This spreads the braking power resulting in shorter stopping distances, greater control, and reduced risk of skidding.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, the most effective setup is dual mechanical brakes, with full hydraulic discs delivering the strongest and most efficient braking.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e75fa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e75fa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a name=\"braking-performance-factors\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-003f10d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"003f10d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-864df67\" data-id=\"864df67\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6fdd2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f6fdd2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Factors That Affect Braking Distance<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c7be633 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c7be633\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2847345\" data-id=\"2847345\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be2dd2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be2dd2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How effective a scooter\u2019s brakes are and how short its braking distance is doesn\u2019t just depend on the type of brakes and their position. While these are important factors, there are several others to consider.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf0741f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf0741f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Rotor (Disc) Size<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21672\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wolf-warrior-front-disc-brake.jpeg\" alt=\"Wolf Warrior Front Disc Brake\" width=\"819\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wolf-warrior-front-disc-brake.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wolf-warrior-front-disc-brake-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wolf-warrior-front-disc-brake-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wolf-warrior-front-disc-brake-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wolf-warrior-front-disc-brake-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wolf-warrior-front-disc-brake-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wolf-warrior-front-disc-brake-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wolf-warrior-front-disc-brake-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wolf-warrior-front-disc-brake-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wolf-warrior-front-disc-brake-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wolf-warrior-front-disc-brake-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The larger the rotor, the greater the leverage that can be applied to stop the wheel from turning. The same can be said for the thickness of a rotor. As a result, bigger rotors make for better braking performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/cheap-electric-scooters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Budget<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/best-electric-scooters-for-commuting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>commuter scooters<\/strong><\/a> with disc brakes often have rotors that measure between 120mm and 140mm in diameter and 2mm in depth. On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/fastest-electric-scooters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>faster-performance scooters<\/strong><\/a> have rotors that measure between 140mm and 160mm with a depth of either 2mm or 3mm.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67ba3a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67ba3a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Rotor (Disc) Design<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37182\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-disc-brake.jpg\" alt=\"Varla Eagle One Pro Disc Brake\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-disc-brake.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-disc-brake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-disc-brake-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-disc-brake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-disc-brake-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-disc-brake-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-disc-brake-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-disc-brake-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-disc-brake-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-disc-brake-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-disc-brake-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most rotors are designed with lots of holes and cut-outs. This reduces their weight, but more importantly, allows water and dirt to escape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding a large solid plate of metal would adversely affect the caliper\u2019s ability to apply pressure and therefore, slow the braking process. Also, a solid disc would simply trap water and dirt between its surface and the brake pads.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, not only do the holes and cutouts ensure better braking performance, but their sharp edges score the surface of the brake pads to prevent glazing (i.e. when the pad surface gets highly polished by the disc and leads to poor braking).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eab85bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eab85bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Kill Switch<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30147\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turboant-x7-max-brake-lever.jpeg\" alt=\"Turboant X7 Max Brake Lever\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turboant-x7-max-brake-lever.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turboant-x7-max-brake-lever-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turboant-x7-max-brake-lever-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turboant-x7-max-brake-lever-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turboant-x7-max-brake-lever-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turboant-x7-max-brake-lever-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turboant-x7-max-brake-lever-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turboant-x7-max-brake-lever-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turboant-x7-max-brake-lever-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turboant-x7-max-brake-lever-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turboant-x7-max-brake-lever-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A kill switch is an essential safety device on electric scooters but it also plays a role in ensuring your stopping distance is as short as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you pull on the brake\/s, the kill switch is automatically tripped to disconnect the motor from the battery. This prevents the motor and brake from being active simultaneously and fighting against each other. Using both at the same time would waste energy and significantly extend your stopping distance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbda422 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbda422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Speed<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29461\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-an-electric-scooter-with-both-hands-fpv.jpg\" alt=\"Josh Riding an Electric Scooter with Both Hands FPV\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-an-electric-scooter-with-both-hands-fpv.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-an-electric-scooter-with-both-hands-fpv-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-an-electric-scooter-with-both-hands-fpv-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-an-electric-scooter-with-both-hands-fpv-767x431.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-an-electric-scooter-with-both-hands-fpv-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-an-electric-scooter-with-both-hands-fpv-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-an-electric-scooter-with-both-hands-fpv-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-an-electric-scooter-with-both-hands-fpv-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-an-electric-scooter-with-both-hands-fpv-623x350.jpg 623w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-an-electric-scooter-with-both-hands-fpv-788x443.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-an-electric-scooter-with-both-hands-fpv-599x337.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The faster a scooter is traveling, the longer the stopping distance will be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a performance scooter capable of reaching<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/40-mph-electric-scooters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 40 mph<\/a><\/strong>, will have a much longer stopping distance than a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/20-mph-electric-scooters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20 mph<\/a><\/strong> commuter scooter, no matter how effective the brakes are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We record the stopping distances of all the electric scooters that we test from 15 mph to ensure there\u2019s consistency when it comes to choosing the best electric scooter.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdd2f36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdd2f36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Tires (Size, Type & Tread)<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37298\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-vs-varla-eagle-one-tires.jpg\" alt=\"Varla Eagle One Pro vs Varla Eagle One Tires\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-vs-varla-eagle-one-tires.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-vs-varla-eagle-one-tires-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-vs-varla-eagle-one-tires-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-vs-varla-eagle-one-tires-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-vs-varla-eagle-one-tires-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-vs-varla-eagle-one-tires-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-vs-varla-eagle-one-tires-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-vs-varla-eagle-one-tires-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-vs-varla-eagle-one-tires-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-vs-varla-eagle-one-tires-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-vs-varla-eagle-one-tires-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/electric-scooters-with-big-wheels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tires with a larger diameter<\/a><\/strong> and thicker width maintain more traction since they have a bigger contact patch with the ground.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, the type of tire plays a significant role in how effective the brakes are. The greater the surface area of the tire that can come into contact with the ground, the quicker it will come to a stop. The best tire profile for braking is those that are pneumatic (air-filled). Scooters with solid tires, on the other hand, are prone to skidding since the hard rubber can\u2019t mold to the ground.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final aspect of tire design that impacts braking performance is the tread. Some tires are smooth while others feature deep grippy tread patterns. Ultimately, the more texturized the tread, the greater the tire's ability to maintain traction.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9bf1b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9bf1b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Suspension<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37270\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-rear-suspension.jpg\" alt=\"Varla Eagle One Pro Rear Suspension\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-rear-suspension.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-rear-suspension-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-rear-suspension-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-rear-suspension-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-rear-suspension-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-rear-suspension-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-rear-suspension-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-rear-suspension-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-rear-suspension-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-rear-suspension-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/varla-eagle-one-pro-rear-suspension-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firm, well-maintained suspension allows scooter brakes to perform as they should, but loose, worn shocks can reduce their effectiveness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your scooter\u2019s suspension is not working as it should, it will affect how the tires make contact with the road and can even disturb the distribution of weight by wobbling back and forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a82e961 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a82e961\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Terrain<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29463\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-the-splach-twin-on-a-dirt-track.jpeg\" alt=\"Josh Riding on the SPLACH Twin on a Dirt Track\" width=\"820\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-the-splach-twin-on-a-dirt-track.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-the-splach-twin-on-a-dirt-track-300x170.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-the-splach-twin-on-a-dirt-track-1024x581.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-the-splach-twin-on-a-dirt-track-767x435.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-the-splach-twin-on-a-dirt-track-1536x871.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-the-splach-twin-on-a-dirt-track-2048x1161.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-the-splach-twin-on-a-dirt-track-265x150.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-the-splach-twin-on-a-dirt-track-100x57.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-the-splach-twin-on-a-dirt-track-617x350.jpeg 617w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-the-splach-twin-on-a-dirt-track-788x446.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-riding-the-splach-twin-on-a-dirt-track-600x340.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective braking depends on the wheel having good contact with the ground. Anything that interferes with this, such as dirt, gravel, mud, or rain can cause skidding and longer stopping distances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you\u2019re most likely to get shorter stopping distances on flat, well-maintained surfaces, it's not always possible to keep your scooter in these areas. If you need to travel on rougher surfaces, make sure your scooter is suitable for that terrain type and has the correct tires fitted (i.e. specialist off-road tires).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aeb944 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1aeb944\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Weather<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10217\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/waterproof-electric-scooters.jpg\" alt=\"Waterproof Electric Scooters\" width=\"840\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/waterproof-electric-scooters.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/waterproof-electric-scooters-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/waterproof-electric-scooters-1024x616.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/waterproof-electric-scooters-767x461.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/waterproof-electric-scooters-1536x923.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/waterproof-electric-scooters-2048x1231.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/waterproof-electric-scooters-250x150.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/waterproof-electric-scooters-100x60.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/waterproof-electric-scooters-582x350.jpg 582w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/waterproof-electric-scooters-788x473.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/waterproof-electric-scooters-599x360.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rain, snow, and ice can get in between your tires and the road, interfering with traction and extending the distance it takes to come to a complete stop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring you have the correct tires with a deep enough tread will help keep you in control. But you should also consider choosing an electric scooter with an anti-lock braking system to safely modulate your braking power.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5dfcdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5dfcdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Weight<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29465\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-carving-on-the-nami-burn-e.jpeg\" alt=\"Josh Carving on the NAMI Burn-e\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-carving-on-the-nami-burn-e.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-carving-on-the-nami-burn-e-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-carving-on-the-nami-burn-e-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-carving-on-the-nami-burn-e-767x431.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-carving-on-the-nami-burn-e-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-carving-on-the-nami-burn-e-2048x1151.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-carving-on-the-nami-burn-e-267x150.jpeg 267w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-carving-on-the-nami-burn-e-100x56.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-carving-on-the-nami-burn-e-623x350.jpeg 623w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-carving-on-the-nami-burn-e-788x443.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/josh-carving-on-the-nami-burn-e-599x337.jpeg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The heavier the scooter and the rider, the higher the momentum, and the longer the stopping distance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/electric-scooters-for-heavy-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heavier rider<\/a><\/strong>, it\u2019s best to opt for a scooter that has sufficient brakes &#8211; especially if you plan on riding over 20 mph. Under these circumstances, we recommend a minimum of dual cable-actuated disc brakes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6db8626 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6db8626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Rider Posture<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26721\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra.jpeg\" alt=\"Josh Braking on the GoTrax GMAX Ultra\" width=\"820\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-300x206.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-1024x702.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-767x526.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-1536x1053.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-2048x1404.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-219x150.jpeg 219w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-100x69.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-511x350.jpeg 511w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-788x540.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/josh-braking-on-the-gotrax-gmax-ultra-600x411.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you lean forward or backward while riding it alters the center of gravity of the scooter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making sure you\u2019re prepared for when you brake by shifting your weight over the back of the scooter can significantly improve stopping distance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a1f49b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a1f49b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a name=\"maintenance\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-72b7d73 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"72b7d73\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0570958\" data-id=\"0570958\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f54b4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f54b4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Brake Maintenance: How to Care<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-15213b1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"15213b1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ed160a\" data-id=\"4ed160a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eff9a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4eff9a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We recommend checking your brakes and testing them to ensure they are working before every ride. But, occasionally, you will need to perform certain maintenance tasks to keep them in good order.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this section of the guide, we\u2019ll cover the key things to look out for and how to complete common maintenance tasks.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9e9997 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9e9997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How Often Should I Check My Brakes?<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to check your brakes before every ride. Give them a thorough visual check to see that everything is in the correct position and then check they\u2019re working correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also worth arranging a regular brake service every 4-6 months, depending on how often you use your scooter. You should consult your user manual to see if there\u2019s a specific safety or maintenance schedule you need to follow, too.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c788e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c788e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Reposition Brake Pads<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21744\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nami-burn-e-viper-hydraulic-brake-caliper.jpeg\" alt=\"NAMI Burn-e Viper Hydraulic Brake Caliper\" width=\"819\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nami-burn-e-viper-hydraulic-brake-caliper.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nami-burn-e-viper-hydraulic-brake-caliper-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nami-burn-e-viper-hydraulic-brake-caliper-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nami-burn-e-viper-hydraulic-brake-caliper-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nami-burn-e-viper-hydraulic-brake-caliper-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nami-burn-e-viper-hydraulic-brake-caliper-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nami-burn-e-viper-hydraulic-brake-caliper-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nami-burn-e-viper-hydraulic-brake-caliper-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nami-burn-e-viper-hydraulic-brake-caliper-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nami-burn-e-viper-hydraulic-brake-caliper-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nami-burn-e-viper-hydraulic-brake-caliper-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With mechanical disc brakes, you may hear the sound of the disc rubbing against the brake pads or experience poor stopping power if the pads aren\u2019t aligned properly to the rotor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step to take is to check the state of the pads. If they\u2019re worn down, they will need replacing, but if they aren\u2019t, you can proceed with repositioning them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cable-actuated calipers usually have bolts or adjustment dials on either side. These can be loosened and tightened to move the pads away from or closer to the rotor. Semi-hydraulic and hydraulic brakes are self-adjusting and shouldn\u2019t need repositioning.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-884d499 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"884d499\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Bleeding Hydraulic Brakes<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26933\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dualtron-thunder-2-hydraulic-brake-reservoir.jpeg\" alt=\"Dualtron Thunder 2 Hydraulic Brake Reservoir\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dualtron-thunder-2-hydraulic-brake-reservoir.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dualtron-thunder-2-hydraulic-brake-reservoir-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dualtron-thunder-2-hydraulic-brake-reservoir-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dualtron-thunder-2-hydraulic-brake-reservoir-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dualtron-thunder-2-hydraulic-brake-reservoir-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dualtron-thunder-2-hydraulic-brake-reservoir-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dualtron-thunder-2-hydraulic-brake-reservoir-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dualtron-thunder-2-hydraulic-brake-reservoir-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dualtron-thunder-2-hydraulic-brake-reservoir-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dualtron-thunder-2-hydraulic-brake-reservoir-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dualtron-thunder-2-hydraulic-brake-reservoir-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your hydraulic brakes start to feel spongy when you pull the lever or don\u2019t activate until you\u2019ve pulled it all the way to the handlebars, they likely need bleeding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is usually caused by air getting into the hydraulic fluid. Bleeding is the process that removes the air bubbles or replaces the fluid. Depending on the type of brakes, you may need a specific kit or need to follow a certain procedure. Typically, though, the kit will include a syringe that you use to inject hydraulic fluid into the brake reservoir to force air bubbles out.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14d1132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14d1132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Fix Warped Discs<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31192\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turboant-m10-disc-brake.jpg\" alt=\"Turboant M10 Disc Brake\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turboant-m10-disc-brake.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turboant-m10-disc-brake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turboant-m10-disc-brake-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turboant-m10-disc-brake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turboant-m10-disc-brake-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turboant-m10-disc-brake-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turboant-m10-disc-brake-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turboant-m10-disc-brake-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turboant-m10-disc-brake-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turboant-m10-disc-brake-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/turboant-m10-disc-brake-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warped discs can be caused by impacts, poor-quality materials, uneven wear, or even overheating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see if your discs are warped, start by lifting your scooter onto a box so the wheel can spin freely. Stand over the wheel, look directly down at it, and then spin it. If the disc spins in a wavy motion it\u2019s warped and needs fixing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you can fix it you\u2019ll need to identify where it\u2019s bent. To do this, take a marker pen and hold it against the rotor so it\u2019s just touching. Brace your hand and spin the wheel. Any areas where the pen has not marked the rotor are the spots that need adjusting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a small crescent wrench and tighten it in the center of the area that needs adjusting. Using the wrench bend the rotor back into a straight position. Spin the rotor again to check for wobble, if it\u2019s spinning smoothly, you\u2019ve fixed it successfully. If you can still see movement, repeat the process, until it\u2019s fixed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7a2b14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7a2b14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Clean Trapped Water & Dirt<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trapped water and dirt can interfere with the contact between the disc and brake pads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To clean both thoroughly, start by following your user manual to remove the brake calipers. Then pour a small amount of nail polish remover onto a paper towel and firmly wipe all sides of the disc. Repeat this until it\u2019s completely clean. Then remove the brake pads from the caliper and clean them with the nail polish remover and paper towel. Reattach the pads and calipers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67dcd97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67dcd97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a name=\"replacement-and-upgrades\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e73caf1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e73caf1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-19d301e\" data-id=\"19d301e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcd28a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fcd28a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Replacing & Upgrading Brakes<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4d7fa51 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4d7fa51\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a123e1\" data-id=\"7a123e1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9efb656 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9efb656\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electric scooter enthusiasts love to modify their scooters, and one of those modifications is the brakes. Now, while all of us may not want to go down the route of customizing our scooters to look like a car from a Fast & Furious film, you may need to replace or upgrade your brakes to keep your scooter safe to ride.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64228f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64228f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is it Possible to Upgrade or Replace Your Brakes?<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23564\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/inokim-quick-4-rubber-lined-brake-lever.jpeg\" alt=\"INOKIM Quick 4 Rubber Lined Brake Lever\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/inokim-quick-4-rubber-lined-brake-lever.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/inokim-quick-4-rubber-lined-brake-lever-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/inokim-quick-4-rubber-lined-brake-lever-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/inokim-quick-4-rubber-lined-brake-lever-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/inokim-quick-4-rubber-lined-brake-lever-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/inokim-quick-4-rubber-lined-brake-lever-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/inokim-quick-4-rubber-lined-brake-lever-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/inokim-quick-4-rubber-lined-brake-lever-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/inokim-quick-4-rubber-lined-brake-lever-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/inokim-quick-4-rubber-lined-brake-lever-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/inokim-quick-4-rubber-lined-brake-lever-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most mechanical brakes such as those with discs or fender brakes can be upgraded or replaced relatively easily. This is because these are attached externally. However, it\u2019s essential that you only replace them with a brake type that\u2019s appropriate for your scooter. Drum brakes, electronic-magnetic brakes, and regenerative brakes are built into the scooters and are much harder to replace.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c30f452 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c30f452\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>When Should You Replace Your Brakes?<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The point at which you should replace your brakes is when they stop performing as they did when you first got the scooter. As a rule of thumb, if it takes you over 6.0 meters to come to a stop from 15 mph, then you need to replace your brakes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common times when you should replace your brakes, however, are when the brake pads are worn down or glazed as a result of becoming highly polished by the disc constantly rubbing against them.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-637eda2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"637eda2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How Much Do Electric Scooter Brakes Cost?<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on whether you are buying replacement parts or an entirely new braking system.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, you can expect to pay the following:<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Drum:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brake Lever &#8211; $20-$50<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drum &#8211; $20-$70<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Cable-Actuated Disc:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brake Lever &#8211; $20-$50<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brake Pads &#8211; $20-$40<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brake Cable &#8211; $15-$40<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caliper &#8211; $20-$40<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disc &#8211; $15-$20<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Semi-Hydraulic Disc:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything included in Cable-Actuated Disc and\u2026<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic Caliper &#8211; $50-$70<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Full-Hydraulic Disc:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything included in Cable-Actuated Disc, Semi-Hydraulic Disc, and\u2026<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic Caliper & Brake Cable &#8211; $50-$90<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic Fluid Refill Kit &#8211; $20-$60<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4603beb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4603beb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Recommended Brake Brands<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17998\" src=\"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mantis-pro-se-zoom-hydraulic-disc-brake.jpeg\" alt=\"Mantis Pro SE Zoom Hydraulic Disc Brake\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mantis-pro-se-zoom-hydraulic-disc-brake.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mantis-pro-se-zoom-hydraulic-disc-brake-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mantis-pro-se-zoom-hydraulic-disc-brake-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mantis-pro-se-zoom-hydraulic-disc-brake-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mantis-pro-se-zoom-hydraulic-disc-brake-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mantis-pro-se-zoom-hydraulic-disc-brake-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mantis-pro-se-zoom-hydraulic-disc-brake-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mantis-pro-se-zoom-hydraulic-disc-brake-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mantis-pro-se-zoom-hydraulic-disc-brake-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mantis-pro-se-zoom-hydraulic-disc-brake-788x525.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mantis-pro-se-zoom-hydraulic-disc-brake-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vast majority of drum and cable-actuated disc brakes use standardized components, so the brand they come from doesn\u2019t matter too much. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, where you should pay attention is when it comes to hydraulic braking setups. Here, the best electric scooter brake brands include Zoom, Nutt, Magura, and Logan. These are all well-respected brands with a history of producing reliable brake systems with short stopping distances.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c31d997 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c31d997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Where To Find Replacement Brakes<\/h3><p>The first place check when searching for replacement brake parts is the website of the brand or retailer that you purchased your scooter from.<\/p><p>To help you find the correct parts, we've listed some popular scooter brands below and linked to retailers that sell parts for each.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table alignfull is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-subtle-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Scooter Brand<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Replacement Brake Parts<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Apollo<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/go\/brake-guide-apollo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Get Parts<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dualtron<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/go\/brake-guide-dualtron\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Get Parts<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EMOVE<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/go\/brake-guide-emove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Get Parts<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fluid<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/go\/brake-guide-fluid\"><strong>Get Parts<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GoTrax<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/go\/brake-guide-gotrax\"><strong>Get Parts<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>INOKIM<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/go\/brake-guide-inokim\"><strong>Get Parts<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Kaabo<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/go\/brake-guide-kaabo\"><strong>Get Parts<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mercane<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/go\/brake-guide-mercane\"><strong>Get Parts<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NAMI<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/go\/brake-guide-nami\"><strong>Get Parts<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Turboant<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/go\/brake-guide-turboant\"><strong>Get Parts<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Varla<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/go\/brake-guide-varla\"><strong>Get Parts<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From hydraulic discs to electromagnetic braking systems, there\u2019s a variety of brakes to choose from, and making sure you understand which is best for you is key to your safety. 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