If you would like to purchase the system, be sure to specifiy which side you want to add the brake system too. Note: When the drivers side brake is added, it will lock up the drive axel and stop the engine if the drive is engaged. The drive layout for the Model-T gokart has the passenger side wheel free rotating so that the go kart does not require a differential.
Check out the installation video to see how simple it is. After that make a few adjustments and the system is good to go. Installs in about 20 minutes. Slide the bottom end of the brake band onto the brake stud and insert a cotter pin through the slot of the brake band and the hole of the brake stud.
The head of the cotter pin should be toward the rear of the frame. Separate the prongs of the cotter pin and bend them backward. Ensure that the brake band is securely fastened to the brake stud. If your kart uses a brake band with retaining arms such as Brake Band or pictured above then orient the retaining arms toward the top. Brake Band To Rod: Some brake rods are bent on the end like the one shown in the illustration. Other go karts and mini bikes are equipped with a straight brake rod that has no bent end to connect the rod to the brake band so you have to use a Clevis Pin Part shown below to connect the band to the rod.
Align the end hole of the brake rod with the loop in the brake band making sure the brake rod is positioned in the slot of the brake band. Place one flat washer on the clevis pin and slide it completely through the brake band and brake rod. Place the cotter pin through the hole of the clevis pin. It's important to test the brakes at this time.
Fully apply the brake and try to rotate the drive wheel. The drive wheel must not turn with the brake applied. Any small variance in position could make the brake band rub on the brake drum when driving. When I installed the retaining stud, I clamped the 4 inch go kart brake band over the drum, then tacked the stud into place with the drive wheel assembly installed and the stud over the brake band. The spot where the retaining stud ended up is pictured below:. The stud lines up exactly parallel to the axle, being flush with the inside edge of the frame.
The go kart brake pedal assembly process includes involves cutting out the pedal stops. You will need the associated nuts, bolts, go kart brake pedal, and return spring when assembling the pedal. Ignore the discrepancy in the plans vs the picture.
Now that you have the brake band pivot stud and the brake pedal installed, you can fabricate the go kart brake rod. Here are the steps:. Now that you have the go kart brake assembly and setup complete, its time to focus on the throttle assembly. Where can i order a brake rod to connect the brake band to the pedal because i dont not have a welder.
Can the regular brakes be used with the Deluxe Plans instead of the disc brakes? If so, would either work equally well? Bought the live axle kit with disk brake. What is the correct set up of the floating caliper and bracket? Connect the rod to the hole on the very end of the caliper lever.
That make sense now? That gives me 1 inch of adjustment either way for setup and wear. Hope this helps others.
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