Brake upgrade? for Dirt Bug

[jujupope]

I just finished installing the predator 212 in dirt bug. Well pleased. Is there a brake upgrade available, or and add-on front brake? I have the caliper rear brake. This brake just does not seem sturdy. Thanks...Peace

 

[catfishman]

you could get a band brake, i need one also

 

[jujupope]

Would I need the wheel or can I buy the band brake seperate. Does OldMiniBikes carry it? Thanks for responding catfishman! Welcome to the SEC!

 

[catfishman]

you can get the one for the clutch, i beleieve they sell it. but if the chain breaks or comes off, you have no brakes

 

[jujupope]

Thats true. These stock chains are suspect too. I should have put a new roller chain on with engine, butt Im new to the mini world. Im learning fast...:scared:

 

[catfishman]

you could also get a hydralic brake , but some of the guys posted having some problems with the one from one of the places, cant remeber which one?

 

[jujupope]

guess I will comb thu here and see whats what. Thanks, if I come up with a goot plan i'll give you a shout. Thanks... Peace

 

[catfishman]

your welcome, i have the stock chain on mine, no problems yet.

 

[jujupope]

I have not either but this chain looks cheap. With this beast engine will probably go ahead and get one

 

[catfishman]

better safe than sorry, especially if a kids riding it

 

[jujupope]

my grandson is 13, and rides with me on my HD. has a small dirtbike at his dads. He will ride hard so will most def get spare chain, brakes, ect. ect ha:thumbsup:

 

[jujupope]

I had a mechanical foot brake on my sears mini when I was a kid. I could look into that

 

[creia]

The original cable brake system is crap. Get the hydraulic brake assembly from Brad @ hotrodminibike.com It will be $ 50.00 well spent. We have been running them on both our DB-30's w/o any problems whatsoever.
MIchael

 

[Stangrcr1]

The original cable brake system is crap. Get the hydraulic brake assembly from Brad @ hotrodminibike.com It will be $ 50.00 well spent. We have been running them on both our DB-30's w/o any problems whatsoever.
MIchael

What he said. I love mine and can lock up the rear wheel when I want. Easy to modulate too.

Here is the link to it.

 

[creia]

In addition, Brad @ hotrodminibike.com is one of the most professional, knowledgeable, and customer service-oriented vendors for mini-bike parts you will ever do business with.:thumbsup:
Michael

 

[jujupope]

Hey thanks Michael an Stangrcr1! I will look into that. Its my G sons and that brake scares me. I bought the engine install kit there. Is it worth $50.? Is it just for rear brake...Ray

 

[Stangrcr1]

YES! like I said two posts ago. Very happy.

 

[george3]

Whats a dirt bug? :chinese::001_9898: There is a section with all the answers for that.

Doodlebug MiniBikes - OldMiniBikes.com Forum

 

[TANKSAREUS]

The original cable brake system is crap. Get the hydraulic brake assembly from Brad @ hotrodminibike.com It will be $ 50.00 well spent. We have been running them on both our DB-30's w/o any problems whatsoever.
MIchael

I just bought 3 from Brad. He's really helpful and my goods arrived well packed and on time at a good price :thumbsup:

 

[jujupope]

Thanks much, I have a wish list going with Brad...:smile: