X xzackx New Member Jul 5, 2010 #1 well ive got about 58 miles on my chopper and so far my stock rear brakes have worked even goin down a big hill i live on, but i want to know what i need for a disk brake on my front wheel. what do i need?
well ive got about 58 miles on my chopper and so far my stock rear brakes have worked even goin down a big hill i live on, but i want to know what i need for a disk brake on my front wheel. what do i need?
Mind_Reader7 New Member Jul 5, 2010 #2 A fork which supports disc brakes (or an adapter, I suggest a compatable fork though) A wheel hub which supports discs. What your hub should look like: http://www.sjscycles.com/xxlimages/14518shimano_xxl.jpg Notice the 5 screws holes? (there's another one, the camera angle hides it though), the disc screws on here. What your fork should like like: http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/3/3/7/3/5/webimg/93210349_o.jpg Notice the two holes near the bottom of the fork? The Caliper screws here.
A fork which supports disc brakes (or an adapter, I suggest a compatable fork though) A wheel hub which supports discs. What your hub should look like: http://www.sjscycles.com/xxlimages/14518shimano_xxl.jpg Notice the 5 screws holes? (there's another one, the camera angle hides it though), the disc screws on here. What your fork should like like: http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/3/3/7/3/5/webimg/93210349_o.jpg Notice the two holes near the bottom of the fork? The Caliper screws here.
X xzackx New Member Jul 5, 2010 #3 thanks um do they have any forks that resemble a chopper fork? ive been looking i cant find on ..is there anyway i can customize the orignal?
thanks um do they have any forks that resemble a chopper fork? ive been looking i cant find on ..is there anyway i can customize the orignal?
Venice Motor Bikes Custom Builder / Dealer/Los Angeles Jul 5, 2010 #4 I sell several different disc brake adapter plates. Post a pic of your fork & I'll tell you if one of them will work.
I sell several different disc brake adapter plates. Post a pic of your fork & I'll tell you if one of them will work.
X xzackx New Member Jul 5, 2010 #5 i got a schwinn stingray original fork on it here is a pick chopper and bike/wreck Photo Gallery - Photo 38 of 39 by zack♥cassie - MySpace Photos
i got a schwinn stingray original fork on it here is a pick chopper and bike/wreck Photo Gallery - Photo 38 of 39 by zack♥cassie - MySpace Photos