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[bart1533]

No brakes...and help on what all I need..size?????....I'm told brake are terrible on them...any ideas on getting good brakes....thanks

 

[leathernun666]

Clutch brake or the 2" puck and band brake on the jack shaft will be your best bet. I go through alot of tennis shoes on mine lol.

 

[bart1533]

Lol....I feel u there...wore my shoes out today...

 

[dajsnipe]

I am with nun...
Don't waste your time, money, and patience with the original brakes - they never worked worth a dang.
There are several threads on how to set up a band brake

The lay and pray method seemed to work for me:laugh:

 

[canuk]

I added a inch on the cam lever and dropped the cable down a inch,made a big differance