Joyor S10-S-Z · Suspension
Suspension squeaks or creaks
A squeak every time the suspension moves is a dry pivot. Clean and grease it.
Is this your problem?
- Squeak when you bounce on the deck
- Worse after rain
Likely causes
Bounce on the deck in a quiet room and find which pivot squeaks.
What you need
Tools
Example photoA metric set, roughly 2 mm to 8 mm. Long-arm keys reach the recessed bolts on the stem and deck.
Photo: Leon Brooks, Public domain, resized
Example photoMetric sockets. A deep socket helps on axle nuts that sit on a long thread.
Photo: Kae, CC BY-SA 3.0, resized
Example photoA general lithium or bike grease for pivots and bolts. Keep all grease away from brake discs and pads.
Photo: Smokefoot, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized
Example photoA clean microfibre cloth or paper towel. Never one that has had oil or polish on it for brake work.
Photo: Polyesterchen, Public domain, resizedPhotos show the kind of tool or part, not a specific product. We don’t sell anything and get nothing from any shop.
Step by step
Tap a step when it’s done to keep your place.
- Clean around the pivot
Wipe off dirt.
- Remove, clean, grease the bolt
Support the scooter so the arm does not drop. Take the pivot bolt out, clean it, thin coat of grease, refit.
- Keep grease off brakes
The brake disc sits close to the arm. Cover it with a cloth.
Stay safe
- Never spray lube near the brakes.
When to take it to a shop
This one is fine to do at home. If anything looks different from what’s described here, stop and ask a shop.