echo 2511 chain brake

[stewmo]

Looking for a diagnosis....

 

When the chain brake is on, and I squeeze the trigger without taking it off, the chain does actually move some....it doesn't feel dangerous but at the same time I would rather it didn't do that! So I'm thinking the brake band is getting old maybe? Could it be anything else?

 

Thanks in advance.....stew

[Joe Newton]

59 minutes ago, stewmo said:

Looking for a diagnosis....

 

When the chain brake is on, and I squeeze the trigger without taking it off, the chain does actually move some....it doesn't feel dangerous but at the same time I would rather it didn't do that! So I'm thinking the brake band is getting old maybe? Could it be anything else?

 

Thanks in advance.....stew

Yeah mine does that, just a worn band is all, 20 min job to replace if you can be arsed.

[Joe Newton]

Skyland have a pretty decent stock of spares if you're looking.

[peatff]

2 hours ago, stewmo said:

When the chain brake is on, and I squeeze the trigger without taking it off, the chain does actually move some....

 

Stop doing it then😂

[spudulike]

Possibly the brake actuation spring is weak, sounds more likely than the band unless it is very worn.

You may have a lot of oil around the brake, degrease with a bit of brake cleaner.

[Piston Skirt]

Oily?
Give the drum and the band a shot of brake cleaner or other degreaser and a quick rub once in a while.

That’s not brand related, just a common practice on the safety equipment.

[stewmo]

Thanks chaps 🤙

[Mark_Skyland]

We sell a lot of brake bands so I presume they wear fairly quickly. Make sure you take a couple of pics of the setup as there is a little plastic square washer that can get missed and the brake band doesn't come with the small roll pin, easy to displace this item.

 

[stewmo]

We sell a lot of brake bands so I presume they wear fairly quickly. Make sure you take a couple of pics of the setup as there is a little plastic square washer that can get missed and the brake band doesn't come with the small roll pin, easy to displace this item.
 

Thanks Mark [emoji106]

[Stubby]

On 20/06/2021 at 22:27, Mark_Skyland said:

We sell a lot of brake bands so I presume they wear fairly quickly. Make sure you take a couple of pics of the setup as there is a little plastic square washer that can get missed and the brake band doesn't come with the small roll pin, easy to displace this item.

 

Think I have only ever bought 2 in my whole life . But the I don't use the brake 😁