Brake Noise 2016 Scamp 13 Deluxe

[sal6342]

We have travelled over a 1000 miles since we picked our Scamp 13 up last week. We are still traveling. We have noticed a grinding sound when initially applying the breaks. I can then let off an reapply the electric breaks and it is not as loud. We just have no way to know what is normal. I originally had break controller set to 5.5 and backed down to 4.00 with the noise. I would appreciate any advice from experienced folks out there!

Thanks
Scott Lewis

[gordon2]

Did you break your brakes?

I don't know enough to help you other than to tell you that a grinding noise is not normal.. I think I would stop somewhere and have them looked at before damage might be done.
And its new? Call Scamp.. there should be someone there on Sat morning but I don't know if you will get them to answer before Monday AM.

[Jack L]

Some noise is normal but grinding suspicious. Do both wheels do this or just one ?

[Rich G. and Val F.]

I experience some brake grabbing and noise (different from car brakes) with my 13', but no grinding.

[David B.]

It may be you are hearing the magnets grabbing the drums as they are designed to do, when they activate the brake shoes.
Dave & Paula

[Dan Meyer]

Is it possible your drums have some rust on them while they were not in use? If so, the grinding noises will go away after a few applications of the brakes.

--Dan Meyer

[sal6342]

Thanks for all your input on the brake noise!

Enjoy the holiday

Scott L.

[Randy B.]

And ounce of prevention have them checked. Better safe than sorry.