I got brakes !!!

[mrbeggs432]

finished up the rear brakes...had to order a shorter cable for the front....excuse the welds.....this should be the last upgrade before paint...Hopefully !

[jeffone]

Did you buy the brake pedal online if so where or is it off a used bike? I like the brake pedal for the back wheel better then a hand lever brake.

[Hellion]

Hope it's sturdy enough because it *looks* a bit spindly and thin. You might have to beef it up some. Give it some rough, real-world testing first.

I agree jeffone; rear foot-pedal brake is the thing--just like motorcycles. Though I guess on a minibike, you could have both brakes operated at the handlebars but that would be weird for some people.

[mrbeggs432]

Originally Posted by jeffone

Did you buy the brake pedal online if so where or is it off a used bike? I like the brake pedal for the back wheel better then a hand lever brake.

I built it...since I have front brakes now didn't want a bunch of levers....might mistake for a clutch....lol

---------- Post added at 08:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:19 AM ----------

Originally Posted by Hellion

Hope it's sturdy enough because it *looks* a bit spindly and thin. You might have to beef it up some. Give it some rough, real-world testing first.

I agree jeffone; rear foot-pedal brake is the thing--just like motorcycles. Though I guess on a minibike, you could have both brakes operated at the handlebars but that would be weird for some people.

its thick enough 3/8" cut a little too much off for clearance.

Now that I have it set up...may build another of that set up since I have all the measurements.
Making some beefy longer pegs as well