disk brake

[yellowbeard]

can I use this on my trike? Or is there some way to put coaster brakes on it. Joe

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...akeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

 

[wheelbender6]

You can put the disk brake on the front IF you also have a front wheel with a disk compatible hub and a fork with disk tabs (caliper mount). It will be easier to use a drum brake on the front wheel. The drum brake works with any fork.
I don't know if you can use a coaster brake on a trike.

 

[yellowbeard]

my front wheel i took it off of a OCC Chopper bike.

got a link to a drum brake kit? thanks joe

 

[chainmaker]

Is that link a band brake they list as a drum brake- if it is save your money they are crap. Post some pics of your trike rear that way we can see what you got to work with. Most likely you can attach a disc. Can you weld?

 

[Saddletramp1200]

A band brake is a joke. Coaster brakes would not work without heavy frame mods.

 

[chainmaker]

You can make a pretty good coaster break hub that works if you can weld. Thats why I asked if you can weld. You can alsonadd.a.disc depending on what typenof trike rear end you have. Got pics?

 

[yellowbeard]

in my other post has pics of the rear end. Yes, i can weld.

 

[fasteddy]

Yellowbeard,

Here is a disk brake adapter from Atomiczombie. It's for a 3/4" axle but it can be sleeved
for a 15mm or a 5/8" axle. There are others I'm sure but this will give you an idea of what to look for. You will have to add a calipher mount.

Steve.

http://www.atomiczombie.com/DBAX34 Trike Axle Disc Adapter.aspx

 

[fasteddy]

Here is another one that fits a 5/8 axle. It needs locking collars on either side to hold it in place or drill and thread a hole to hold it in place.

You can buy the disc brake mount that screws on it in place of the free wheel from Cycle U.S.

Steve.

http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j...woGADA&usg=AFQjCNF4rzqS8M9BaumA71Ni66pUHJG7sQ

 

[d_gizzle]

If you need an adaptor for freewheels/disc rotor mount,StatonInc. is the place.


http://www.staton-inc.com/store/ind..._in=all&search_str=freewheel+adaptor+&x=0&y=0

 

[fasteddy]

DG,

Those are the best deal going and a great selection as well.

Steve.

 

[d_gizzle]

I buy a lot of my MB parts from Staton. They make those adaptors(and a whole lot more!)in-house.

 

[fasteddy]

You mean we get real quality control?

Steve.

 

[d_gizzle]

Honestly,I would have to say yes we do. I could be wrong,but Dave Staton has been motorizing bikes& trikes longer than anyone else. I've been in his shop in Oklahoma City,OK and he's got some very nice 'toys'. If I buy another kit it'll be from Staton.

 

[fasteddy]

Can't say that I've every heard a complaint about his products since I've been on the forum. Something about late shipping once, maybe.

Steve.