Sturmey S3C hub - brakes stick

[amecks]

I've been riding the bike I threw together last year but the brake sticks. As in the title, it's a Sturmey Archer 3 speed coaster brake hub. The brake stops normally but once stopped the wheel is locked up and I have kick the pedals forward to unstick it. I rebuilt the hub carefully per Sheldon Brown's website instructions. Why does it lock up?
Thanks
amecks

 

[clamdigger]

The SA- - SC3 instructions specify only lube with light weight oil ( theirs ) , no grease. https://hadland.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/s3c.pdf . A member here reports 3 in 1 oil works. I never heard of brake snatching that it lists.

 

[Frankie plekhand]

What helps with sticking brakes, is high temperature grease on the brake lining.

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[amecks]

I followed the lubrication instructions on Sheldon Browns website. High temp grease on the bearings, inside the shell and the brake band and then 2 teaspoons of Sturmey oil. I will try draing and refilling the hub. I remember being extremely careful in following the instructions.
Maybe I'll look up other assembly instructions - there are at least one, maybe two other "how to"s on the net.
Thanks.

 

[horsefarmer]

I have not rebuilt a sturmey hub but I have had the brake sticking problem after rebuilding other hubs. After a few rides and heavy use of the brake downhill they freed up.

 

[amecks]

I'll hit Whiting Road this weekend and give it a test. I have only ridden it on level ground so far. I live near the Erie Canal and have been using the towpaths which are long level paths.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I'll hit Whiting Road this weekend and give it a test. I have only ridden it on level ground so far.

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