brakes:

This thread will attempt to provide information and illustration regarding the Clutch Band Brake as stopping power for your mini bike, trike or go-kart.... There are pros and cons to this type of setup....the main "pro" being that when properly mounted and adjusted it will stop the vehicle...

This thread is about how to extract the full power from the stock brakes. Cable tension is the only think people really look at when tuning their brakes, but you also need to look at the pre-load in the brake-actuating arm. When adjusting your brakes, if you pre-load the brake arm THEN set...