Foot operated brake - who's done it.

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oldguy387

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I am going to build a replica of an old motor cycle that I love. The Norton Atlas Scrambler. They are very rare. Has any one built a foot operated rear brake similar to what was on motorcycles? And if you have pics please. Thanks
 
There is a post I found I believe on the Ratrod site, that shows how to convert a coaster brake to be hand actuated, I believe it would be very easy modify it for a foot brake.
 
The type of brakes you plan to use will dictate the linkage required to do what you're asking. Drum? Coaster? Disc? Designing and fabricating a workable linkage can be easy or difficult. I good working knowledge of the mechanics of leverage and linkage would help a lot.
Can you post a photo of what you're trying to duplicate? That would help us make suggestions.
Tom
 
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i would love a foot brake on my build but california requires me to have workin pedals to keep this thing legal. for now i have 2 drums running a problem solvers cable doubler. a foot brake would be nice because that cable doubler take alot of grip strength to pull those 2 drums
 
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my first motorcycle had a gear shift that you lifted with the toe of your shoe. Why not set your pedal on one side to tighten a brake when you lift up on it instead of pushing down. Just a thought. I have no idea how to make it work but a coaster brake works that way. by the way I use coaster brakes whenever I can
 
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