Repairs

All parts on a micro^® scooter are replaceable, which means most problems can be fixed. A list of basic repairs can be found below, we also have repair videos available.

If you have a problem and you're not sure how to fix it, email us a photo through our Contact Us page.

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Mini Micro Deck

1. Remove the T-Bar from the base using the push button located in between the 2 front wheels underneath the scooter
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, undo the 8 black screws on the underside of the foot-plate
3. Lift off the deck
4. Place the new deck on the base, you may need to put a little pressure on the deck to help push it into place
5. Tighten all 8 screws

Mini Micro Brake

1. Remove the deck as described above
2. Remove the 2 screws holding on the brake
3. Lift off the old brake then replace it with the new one
4. Replace the brake screws
5. Replace the coloured deck and do up the 8 screws

Wheels

1. Using the Allen Keys provided in the box with your Scooter undo the axle through the wheel. (If you have difficulty with this please refer to the "Dealing with immovable bolts" section on our maintenance page)
2. If the wheel does not come with bearings either insert new bearings or replace with the bearings from the old wheel (see below)
3. If your model has spacers or washers make sure they are in place before replacing the wheel.
4. Place the Allen Key bolt through the base, wheel and spacers if applicable and tighten

Bearings

1. Remove the wheel
2. Pull the old bearings out of the wheel using the short end of the Allen Key as a lever and remove any included spacers
3. Wipe clean the centre of the wheel to remove any remaining grit
4. Push one of the new bearings into centre of the wheel (this may require a few gentle taps with a hammer on some wheels)
5. Turn the wheel over, insert spacer (if necessary) and push new bearing into place
6. Replace the wheel

Drilling out the axle

If you're having trouble removing an axle you might have to drill it out and replace it with a new one. 

1. Rest the scooter on its side securing it if possible with a clamp or similar.
2. Use a 19/64 drill (14mm) bit to drill the round head off the bolt.
3. Slide out the existing axle
4. You'll need to replace it with a new axle of the same size.

Mini/Maxi Micro T-Tube button

1. Remove any parts that may be left inside the t-tube
2. Fit the Red or Black plastic push button on the silver spring, ensure that the long flat side of the button is facing away from the bend in the spring (see right)
3. Push the end of the spring with the bend in it into the handle tube pinching the spring to allow the button to fit inside, you may need to adjust the position slightly until the button pops out the hole in the side of the t-tube
4. Push the handles into the base, you should hear a click once in place and secure

B-Bend Spring

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, undo the 2 screws on the black plate in the middle of the spring's coils on the underside of the scooter
2. Remove the broken spring (you might need to prise this out with the end of the screwdriver)
3. Place the new spring round the ‘O O' bracket shapes ensuring both the long prongs are facing up and fit into the holes in the axle bar
4. Push the ‘B' bend down so it fits snugly around the brackets (don't be afraid to use a hammer)
5. Replace the black plate and the 2 screws

U-Bend Spring

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, undo the single screw in the middle of the spring on the underside of the scooter
2. Remove the broken spring (you might need to prise this out with the end of the screwdriver)
3. Place the new spring round the bracket ensuring both the prongs fit into the holes in the axle bar
4. Push the ‘U' bend down so it fits snugly around the brackets (don't be afraid to use a hammer)
5. Replace the screw and washer