brake?

Question for the guys, I am ready to figure out the brakes on a bike i am building. saw some photos online where a band was used around the clutch. is this an effective way to stop a bike? seems like it may create too much heat and shorten the life and performance of the clutch. the clutch I...

Hi, I picked up a Manco 584B-O from someone local to me on CL. I am enjoying playing with it but I think I need either better rear brakes, or front brakes. The rear brakes have something that just pushes on the tire to slow it down. I would like some better brakes (aside from the current...

Will this brake drum from this kit work on my manco chopper for the band brakes or is the drum too big any and all help is appreciated I am just worried that where the band bolts to the frame will be off thanks Joe

I'm building a Banchi with my son and we have the rear turbine wheel with the drum....but that's it. Is the some where we can get the rest of the brake system? Do they make a aftermarket part that will work with that drum wheel combination? I'd like to keep that as the brake system but I guess I...

My powerdyne right now stops on a dime with a clutch brake, but i am considering a TAV to get the most out of my Tec H35. So i was looking for alternate brake solutions. anyone use this system?

Should i use a return spring on a brake band on a clutch brake. (placing the spring over the cable betweeen opening) With out the spring the band seems to ride very slightly on the clutch bell. When i put a return spring on the brake band cable the brake handle came back firmer but the band...

How do you mount a band brake to a clutch and are they bad for the clutch?

I'm a newbie and this bike came with zero hardware....so I'm a lil confused. How do I attach this drum brake to the frame? Pics would help because I've read that I need to use some kind of conduit mount, but I have no idea what that means. Thanks for the help....here's a few other pics to...

Greetings again.... Anyone know what disc brake set up is good to use for the warrior front wheel at a reasonable cost?

I installed a band brake around the clutch but it does not stop the bike? what gives. Just to much speed and the foot brake pushes against the tire does not work has smaller tire.Pedal goes to the ground. Old Sears bike with a new snow blower engine on it. Driving me nuts! I added a photo! Don't...

By any chance, does anyone sell a foot brake kit for the doodlebug? I'm talking about a foot operated pedal assembly that would move a metal flap against the rear tire. I just miss that setup from my old 70's minibike. Braking with this setup wasn't great (especially when the tire got wet), but...

i am planning on redoing one of my minibikes, i want to use these wheels: AZ10154 - 10" Steel Wheel w/Riveted #35 Sprockets & Drums-60 Tooth, 5/8" Bearing these wheels call for a internal expanding brake: AZ2208 - 4-1/2" Anchor Backing Brake Assembly (minibike) 5/8" Bore basically...

Where is the best place to order a 4.5" band brake? The only place I have found wants more to ship it than the part costs.

Well, all of a sudden the rear brake on my DB is squeaking! Is this something that normally happens? The bike has very little hours on it! It is like new. Any fix for it? thanks