Thread: Quad Bikes What to look for

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

The rear drum(if its not disk) can get full of shit and grind itself out to the point where even brand new shoes will only last a week before they "cam over" and stick on. A good brake place can put over thick linings on the shoes to get a bit more life out of it but the only real fix is new drum or if your capable bore and sleeve the drum.

Thanks I'll check the drum for excessive wear.

Can easily bore and sleeve the drum but if it's that far gone I'd probally remove the drum and replace it with a disk brake.