Mini Bike Brakes

[ncervantes]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I would like to add breaks on to my mini bike project but I can't figure out how I would accomplish this with the rims I have now. Currently it has a foot brake but it didn't stop the bike well with the 2.5 tech I had before I started to fix it up. I'm planning on putting a predator on and fear I am going to have a hard time stopping. The back rim has the sprocket welded on and both rims are solid so there are no bolts to attach anything to them. Here are a few crummy pictures that may help give you a better idea of what I am working with. Any suggestions on how to add a rear or front brake without having to weld anything would be appreciated. :thumbsup:

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[joekd]

How about a clutch brake? Works great unless you have a chain snap on you

 

[ncervantes]

That sounds great. Do you know where I can get one to fit a predator (which I believe is pretty standard)? I dont see any on OldMiniBikes.

 

[ncervantes]

Ignore my last post. I think I figured it out. It's just a band brake and you can get the chain guard from OldMiniBikes which will accept the clutch band brake. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction! :thumbsup:

 

[KustomKartKid]

http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/g...i-want-see-your-clutch-band-brake-setups.html


There is a more complete and nicely detailed thread with lots of pretty pictures in the Supporting Members Tech Section.....one of the MANY perks that comes with the membership.....for a mere $25 you can join and see....:deal:



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[ncervantes]

Haha, thank you for the info.