needs more stoping power

[shady_mcgravy]

so i got a baja warrior last year and the engine was shit. got a new engine for it. maybe a little to big but i made it fit. now i need some ideas on how to make the bike stop without killing my self. stock brake doesn't quite work at higher speeds.

the trailer is there just to give me some ideas for a hitch.

 

[cheezy1]

Put a front brake on it......

 

[capguncowboy]

Clutch band brakes work great. They're fairly cheap too -- check on OldMiniBikes for the kits.

I have a big-wheeled bike with a trailer hitch. Here's a picture of it when I got it.

 

[shady_mcgravy]

i was thinking about the front drum break but i am concerned with the extra stress on the front as is.i was wondering about a hydraulic rear break...been googling but nothing comes up

 

[bikebudy]

i was thinking about the front drum break but i am concerned with the extra stress on the front as is.i was wondering about a hydraulic rear break...been googling but nothing comes up

You would need to fab up your own bracket and get a pocket bike brake system.

 

[shady_mcgravy]

looked at the pocket break ones. any ideas about getting the disk on the wheal? from what it looks like you cant separate the drum from the rim

 

[shady_mcgravy]

unless there are aftermarket rims with a mount for the disk already

 

[Newoldstock]

Add a front drum.
You use both brakes together and although it does stress things more the front brake is really the only serious option for added stopping power and more importantly control.

 

[bikebudy]

I do not think there is any such wheel in the market.

I would use the sprocket as the brake disc.

 

[shady_mcgravy]

that is a good idea...never thought about that..is that a panzercycle?

 

[bikebudy]

That is a DMP, home made build off bike

http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/project-logs/96126-build-off-undone-overkill.html

 

[Newoldstock]

unless there are aftermarket rims with a mount for the disk already

This is the easiest way to add a front braek use a rear wheel assembly.

You can fabricate something with a disk and bolt it on the back.
You might even manage to do the same to the front but you do not need a disk.

This bike is pretty fast and there is no need for more stopping power to slow it down.
I can however roll right through the rear brake under full power and continue to excellerate untill I fry off the lining.
No shortage of power here.....

 

[shady_mcgravy]

any reinforcements i have to add with the front break? or is the stock front strong enough to handle it? i have to keep in mind it has a 13 horse engine on it. it is a bit heavier .

 

[bikebudy]

It is strong, no need for mods

 

[shady_mcgravy]

ill have to look into that. can you post a close up of the front so i can get an idea of how its mounted?

 

[bikebudy]

couplings

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[bikebudy]

ill have to look into that. can you post a close up of the front so i can get an idea of how its mounted?

PM , Newoldstock for photos

 

[cheezy1]

Don't listen to these fools. Here is the cheap and easy solution.

 

[bikebudy]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 

[Bajamini]

Idk about this bike but the db30 has a hydro brake lit available on hotrodminibike.com