Bicycle Mechanics - Frozen Sora rear brakes

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lontar
02-22-06, 06:40 PM
First of all.. Helo to everyone.. new to this forum. Bought a Flite 500 KHS and been riding now for a month and I love it.. it is so relaxing and stress relief... but my problem id the rear brakes that came with the bike is frozen...How can I fix it? Where can I get warranty with this bike?, other thanwhere I purchased it.

Thanks

Luis

2372ighost
02-22-06, 06:55 PM
Try here for warranty questions

KHS Inc.
2840 E. Harcourt St.
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
310.632.7173 ext. 255

info@khsbicycles.com
lontar
02-22-06, 06:57 PM
Try here for warranty questions

KHS Inc.
2840 E. Harcourt St.
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
310.632.7173 ext. 255

info@khsbicycles.com
thanks

Matt Gaunt
02-23-06, 04:02 PM
When you say frozen, have you tried to release the brake? It could be that the cable outer has come away from the cable stop on the frame and this has caused the cable to be pulled so that the brake is stuck on permanently. Seriously, I'd try everything before claiming on your warranty - if only because you'll wait ages for them to deal with it.
lontar
02-25-06, 02:30 PM
I actually send emails to KHS and they send me to different delaers that are over three hours driving.... so I took everything apart last night and found the problem. The bolt that hold the brakes together was too tight. I cleaned the whole thing and so far everything is working lik the first time. How can I prevent this from happening again? Should I put another washer between the screw?

Thanks again

Luis
zonatandem
02-25-06, 03:55 PM
Tighten, but do not over tighten.