Rubbing Noise From the WheelUpdated 16 days 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