Disc Brake caliper... Help!

[robertdjung]

OK, I ordered this from Northern during the fall so I'd be ready for a build... And, for the life of me, I can't figure out the right way to use it. What the heck? Does anyone have ANY ideas on this thing?

[kibble]

It looks to me as if you have to weld it or find some way of holding the main part with the pads, then the one with the holes looks like a lever that moves up or down or something. :confused:

[robertdjung]

Good call on the welding. I just checked the page from northern, and you're right. (http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/ddiprod?lid=41000000009404703&pid=13833)

Hmm. I dunno it's still such a weird setup. That arm will need a hell of a return spring. It's kinda funny, the one review for that product is a fellow Austin person. how weird!

[jr dragster Tyler]

Yeah that's the weld on style. Theres also another braking system called airheart brakes which I have on my kart. The caliper "floats" on a bracket so if the disk shifts the caliper goes with it which I think is a good thing.

[crazycart]

I saw them things at northern and i thought the same thing!

[robertdjung]

I'm kinda pissed -- if I can get it to work I'll be happy, but for 40 bucks i want at least some instructions! I'll keep everyone updated with pics. Did you get your's working yet?

[ironman]

boy im glad i waited was just about to buy mine will wait if its that much of a problem think i will go with a different setup

[robertdjung]

I don't know that it will actually be bad, it's just annoying. I guess it's kinda cool that you just weld it on, but I dunno.

[ironman]

well let me know so i know if i need to spend the money on it or not.

[kibble]

Is that screw you see on top for adjusting it?

[ironman]

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200321706_200321706
have you seen this one that they sell

[jr dragster Tyler]

Yeah that's the one I was talking about.

[ironman]

so jr does it work good any problems going to get one this week

[kibble]

I don't know that it will actually be bad, it's just annoying. I guess it's kinda cool that you just weld it on, but I dunno.

What if you welded some mounts to the side of it so that you could remove it if you have to?

[jr dragster Tyler]

so jr does it work good any problems going to get one this week OHH yeah its VERY good it will lock up two 9.5 inch wide tires with ease!

[ironman]

hey jr you got a picture with it on yours let me see what it looks like

[jr dragster Tyler]

Yeah sure i'll get a pic

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll33/juniordragster123/DSC02119.jpg
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[ironman]

do you have to use those collars.i like the disc setup im going to get it....

[jr dragster Tyler]

No You dont have to I just use them to keep the key in. Your welcome for the pics.

[kibble]

Hey, Jr, if you make the key a little over a 1/4 inch longer on each side and you weld a bead to the top of each end, you can make the key hold itself in so that you don't have to use collars. Save a bit of weight from being added on.

[jr dragster Tyler]

yeah I dont feel very confortable with welding keys in I like it the way I have it now.

[ironman]

both ways work good i like both ideas you all had.keep up the good work.

jr- were you race at like to get my sons into the jr drag racing. give me some info on it if you would.

[jr dragster Tyler]

Well a rolling car is around 4000-5000 then an engine ranges from 1500-4600 then a clutch is 800. you can go to www.nhra.com to learn more or ask me any quesions. But then you need an enclosed trailer to haul the toys and the car. How old are your kids? if your under 9 you can only run 12.90 then once your 13 you can run 7.90 And you will need money for fuel and an oil change every day. Its best to get the kids into buying the fuel and oil to make sure they have an interest.

[ironman]

yea they are 6 and 8 . 8 year old will be 9 here in june .not this year but like to get them in it next year..
thanks for the info jr

[jr dragster Tyler]

So knowing the price your still going for it?

[kibble]

yeah I dont feel very confortable with welding keys in I like it the way I have it now.


I think you thought I meant to weld it on each end. If that's so, that's not what I meant. I meant to weld beads on the key itself so theres a ball at each end and it doesn't slide side to side. Not welded to the hub. I'll take a pic of mine in case you're not sure what I'm trying to say. They're still removable and can be changed.

[ironman]

So knowing the price your still going for it?

sure like to but be a next year project

[jr dragster Tyler]

I think you thought I meant to weld it on each end. If that's so, that's not what I meant. I meant to weld beads on the key itself so theres a ball at each end and it doesn't slide side to side. Not welded to the hub. I'll take a pic of mine in case you're not sure what I'm trying to say. They're still removable and can be changed.
Yeah I think I understand. And thats great Ironman get them in early.

[blackleg miner]

Got mine in the mail and it looks used and there are no instructions. Seems kinda sloppy too. Dang.

[blackleg miner]

the posi-stop disc brake is what I'm reffering to

[jr dragster Tyler]

My brakes didnt come with any instructions either and the caliper is supposed to be sloppy in the bracket. Its ment to float.

[blackleg miner]

The heck with it. I'm just gonna weld the posi-stop in place and hope for the best. Seems like very little play, but after messing with it, it feels pretty **** stout and it might lock up a full live axle pretty quick. We'll see.

[jr dragster Tyler]

Ohh yeah those brakes WILL lock up a solid live axle with 2 large ATV tires on. I hear somwhere there supposed to be able to stop somwhere around 1000 pounds.