Recent content by MikeD

I've worked out which pads to buy for this caliper. I need a set of DP128 pads, they fit an Austin Mini 1.0 63-69. I will have to route a channel down the middle 3mm wide and drill a 3mm hole 30mm from the top edge to accommodate the spring. shouldn't be too much of a task, we have a milling...

Thanks for the info itsid, seems this Kart was built about half an our down the road from where I work. I'll try and get hold of some new split pins and then strip out the pads to measure them up. Cheers.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I've updated my profile and yes, I have been looking for my second kart already! Since arranging to buy this one I can't stay away from Ebay, I've already purchased two spare wheels and I'll be buying new tires once the wheels have been restored and...

I have just picked up an old go kart last week, one of the first things than needs sorting is the worn brake pads. The caliper has no manufacturers markings that I can see, which hasn't helped me during my ebay search for pads. I may strip this down next week once the kart has been jet...

Just got hold of an old go kart for my son, it needs a little TLC but runs OK since cleaning out the carb and changing the spark plug. Looking forward to restoring my first go kart, it definatly falls into the "DIY" catagory as the Engineering company that built it has long dissapeared and...