Mechanical calipers

[gumpit]

I am thinking of going to calipers on my trike. I know hydraulic is the way to go..but... I am thinking if I caught a line and it broke in the middle of a race that it would be easier to fix a cable than a hydraulic line... I am curious how well a mechanical set up using a hand brake would work... Lots of turns so I need it to stop the wheel on either side of th differential so I can turn/pivot. Anyone use one?

 

[2SlickNick]

The mudbugs use mechanical calipers. I only have one hooked up at the moment and an old frayed cable and it works - okay... I think once I get the appropriate cable and return spring it should be good to go.

 

[massacre]

If you plumb the bike correctly, you shouldn't be catching any hydraulic lines or anything like that. I assume we are talking about proper braided hose and not plastic brake line. Hose has fittings on either end, pretty easy to change.

 

[gumpit]

This is not just for the track type riding. It wouldn't be the first or last time going through woods with sticks ripping lines...lol

 

[massacre]

This is not just for the track type riding. It wouldn't be the first or last time going through woods with sticks ripping lines...lol

Ah ok I see what you are saying now. Again if you route the lines correctly and use a good amount of zip ties, then you shouldn't have any problems. A machanical rod could get caught in branches too?
Hydraulic brakes work so much better than mech brakes, I would find a way to make it work. Just my two cents.