Rubbing Noise From the WheelUpdated a month ago

What causes the rubbing noise in the wheels?

The rubbing noise is caused by the drum brake being too tight and requiring adjustment.

Affected Scooters

• Apollo Air
• Apollo Go
• Apollo City
• Apollo Pro

⚠️ Any scooters with drum brake system may might experience this.

How can I diagnose the issue?

• Check if the noise matches the symptoms shown in the this video
• Confirm the sound is coming from the rear wheel area
• Verify the noise occurs during wheel rotation

How do I adjust the drum brakes to fix the noise?

Follow these steps to adjust the drum brakes:

• Place the scooter on a stand with wheels able to spin freely
• Completely loosen the drum brake
• Use the throttle to test spin the wheels
• Verify that the rubbing sound has stopped
• Gradually tighten the drum brake in 1/4 turn increments
• Test with throttle after each adjustment
• Continue until brake is as tight as possible without producing noise

Additional Resources

• Watch the detailed drum brake adjustment tutorial: How to Adjust Drum Brakes

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