I've got a single speed coaster brake wheel and hub that's never been used. It's got an ample supply of lubricant in the hub. But under hard braking conditions the thing squeals, making a very loud humming sound. It will slow and stop the bike, I don't think it's overly dangerous, but this bike was going to be a gift and I'm certain the recpient would be embarrassed by the loud noise it makes when braking.
My hub did have an additional freewheel problem which was fixed when I broke it down and reassembled it, but the humming noise when braking is still the same. A new member CB4 has two new single speed coaster hubs doing the same thing, which makes me think it might be a design flaw, but is there anything I can do to correct the problem before writing it off as unfixable?
The earlier discussion is here:
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=8286&p=85589#p85589
Thanks guys!
My hub did have an additional freewheel problem which was fixed when I broke it down and reassembled it, but the humming noise when braking is still the same. A new member CB4 has two new single speed coaster hubs doing the same thing, which makes me think it might be a design flaw, but is there anything I can do to correct the problem before writing it off as unfixable?
The earlier discussion is here:
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=8286&p=85589#p85589
Thanks guys!
