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| My brakes are locking up on my fireflite. Does anyone have a general adjustment process?
They seem to be ok in reverse but drag going forward. |
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| Thanks all that tech video was great...
I messed around with the adjusting bolts to see if they would free up the shoes I may have loosened them too much.. should they be snug? |
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| Anyone know where I can get the brake shoe return springs? |
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