e brake not working [Archive]

J25

01-27-2002, 05:29 PM

when i went to set the e brake to day it wouldnt work... i would engage it and the bike would dtill move.... it doesnt have an ebrake block of so what could it be

01-27-2002, 05:49 PM

It probably just needs to be adjusted. 400 ex e-brakes are notorious for having to be adjusted frequently. I just dont use it, and im gonna get a block plate and pull the darn thing off.

RideRed400EX

01-28-2002, 09:46 AM

Take the ebrake not working as a sign that it's worthless. Get a block off plate and your brakes will last much longer,

01-28-2002, 11:05 AM

Ok question??? Pull the e-brake off and put a block off plate but help me understand how will you keep your bike from rolling if lets say your in a little hill or something?? I know if I put it in gear it still rolls..??? I wanna do this to my "R" but I need some kind of ebrake system ??? what can be done?

01-28-2002, 11:17 AM

park sideways on the hill and move your steering so it won't roll,,there's way's to get around not having a parking brake.

rydes400ex

01-28-2002, 12:37 PM

I always carry a zip tie to put around the bars and the front brake.

Live2Ride300

01-28-2002, 01:48 PM

thats a cool idea with the zip tie, thanks for the tip:)

tprender

01-28-2002, 06:55 PM

Take the e-brake off of any of the quads that have a disc brake(Yam,Suz,Honda,etc) they don't work. When you park the quad put it in 1st gear and it should not roll. If it does roll, you are either not in 1st or you are down on compression.

J25

01-28-2002, 07:00 PM

ok thanks......... about how much is a block off plate and where at do i install it?

400exdad

01-28-2002, 07:54 PM

It goes on the back caliper and is held on by 2 bolts. It is where your parking brake cable is attached at. You can get one anywhere, check the mags. About $10-$12. Then pull the cable out and put it in the garage. I tried to keep mine adjusted, on my old 300, it was a loosing battle. When I got my 400, I took it off first thing.:p

d33pt

01-28-2002, 08:39 PM

how does a blockoff plate work? looked at some pics and i'm not really sure what it does

Stevo

01-28-2002, 08:59 PM

It just takes off the whole e-brake cable and you put a plate where the e-brake connected to your rear caliper. As for the clutch, you can replace the whole thing with a better looking lever and perch since their's not need for all of that stuff on there.

I got a speed racing lever and perch, and the block-off plate, and it works a lot smoother than the stock sytem.

d33pt

01-28-2002, 09:01 PM

oh i forgot my 250ex has rear drums so i guess i can't use a blockoff plate..