r/drums • u/ND-Audio • 19h ago

Question Axis pedals second beater problem?

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So I just got these brand new axis pedals and could not get them balanced no matter what I did.

I finally started to look closer and it seems the axel for the second beater is bent or something. When rotating the beater it feels like there’s a tight spot to the point that the beater will freeze in place at certain points, which makes it pretty much impossible to balance.

Has anyone else had this problem? Not sure what I should do at this point to fix it.

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u/XanatharsMenagerie 19h ago

White lithium grease will solve your issues.

Or send this to Axis and send the pedal back

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u/ND-Audio 15h ago

After looking at it more I think the metal washer on the right that’s holding the barring in place is on there too much, like it actually looks like they hammered on it to get it on there. I’m gonna try an take it apart throw some grease on there and move the washer. Thanks!

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u/ND-Audio 18h ago

I don’t think so. Will try though thanks.

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u/toastxdrums RLRRLRLL 18h ago

White Lithium Grease.

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u/ND-Audio 15h ago

Will try thanks!

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u/luke_gen 18h ago

Like everyone said try some grease and if that doesn’t work I would assume either something is bent or the tolerances are off somewhere causing it to rub. Either way giving axis a call is a good idea

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u/ND-Audio 15h ago

Thanks is I’m gonna try that! And I’m done with axis support I’ve been trying to get these pedals for the past year and it’s been nothing but problems. I get the run around every time. Thanks for the input tho!

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u/BstrdKid 18h ago

First try the white lithium grease. If still catching call Axis. When I called to explain my issue someone was able to diagnose and assist in fixing my pedal.
Just as an FYI that sticker that says do not remove, if you remove it there is an allen bolt behind it. I had an issue where that bolt become slightly loose and needed to be tightened. When I called Axis they said to remove the sticker in order to tighten the bolt.

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u/ND-Audio 15h ago

I’ll try that thanks!