Brake ideas

[Abit1322]

I started this project last year and never got around to brakes. I don't even know where to start with it either. I d like to get some ideas from some experts on where to go. It s a huffy hustler with a torque converter, the back wheel is too fat so I can't get a disk brake in there. Should I change the rims? Shoot me any ideas, thx

 

[buckeye]

I'm am not a fab guy, so I would do a clutch brake on it.

 

[gumpit]

I'm am not a fab guy, so I would do a clutch brake on it.

Except he has a torque converter. You could go with a small drum on the jackshaft though.

 

[Outlaw Ace]

The TAV takes the clutch brake option off the table, what wheels are you running? If they are Mancos I will sell you an Arctic Cat drum and backing plate setup or a drum you can use a band brake on. Also you could use a 2.5" drum on the jackshaft with the corresponding band and build a bracket for the anchor and cable stay. There are more options than you think, if I don't get back to the thread soon enough send me a reminder PM about what wheels you run because if they are mancos I have parts to help you stop that Huffy.

 

[buckeye]

Awww man.. totally missed that.
Sorry Mate, carry on..

 

[bikebudy]

How much room do you have between the tire and sprocket?

 

[CarPlayLB]

I happen to know an extremely good looking man with a complete 2.5" drum brake set up that would go right on your jackshaft...me!

 

[Abit1322]

Thanks for all the ideas. They are manco wheels, and I only have about 3/8" between the tire and sprocket. I like both ideas for sure. Shoot me some pics of what you have to help(sell). I'll get back to you ASAP. Maybe we can even trade, :thumbsup:

 

[mr340]

is there any room on the other side of the wheel? you could run a band brake on that side? i'll try to get a pic of my setup tonite

 

[lostinbaja]

This is what I did on my Manco....with Manco wheels.

 

[Rich Dalton]

brakes are over rated

 

[Harleys Papa]

brakes are over rated

Spoken like a true flat track guy :doah:


I would go with the band brake on the jack shaft but you might have enough room for a band or drum on the other side of the wheel lets see a pic :thumbsup:

 

[Abit1322]

:mad2::doah:

Spoken like a true flat track guy :doah:


I would go with the band brake on the jack shaft but you might have enough room for a band or drum on the other side of the wheel lets see a pic :thumbsup:

Well I decided to go with the band brake on the jack shaft. I have room there. Shipping in this weekend sometime. I let everyone know how it goes. I'll of course post pics. Thanks for all the info, I didn't even know they made Jack shaft brakes.

 

[Abit1322]

Here's the finished product. Will be testing as soon weather gets alittle nicer. Gonna be sweet.....