Band brake help

[element10554]

Hey guys I purchased a band brake for my go kart a couple months ago during the winter ( I have barley ridden my kart) and I have come to recently notice it is already down to the metal. These as some of you know are not exactly cheap. I was looking into doing a disk brake setup like the one dougthewelder did. But in the mean time does anybody know of a material I can recoat my band brake with as to extend the life? Id really like to avoid paying for another pad if I am going to switch to a disk.

Thanks for the help

Mike

 

[element10554]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#6224k115/=bmx4rs

Is that material flexible? If so I could glue it onto the inside of my band brake. Anybody ever order or work with this stuff?

 

[Blazkowiez]

Did you purchase the band from northern tool? Not all brake bands are created alike.

 

[element10554]

http://www.gokartsupply.com/brakes.htm

I bought number 1492 Live axle brake band. I just want to grind/ wire wheel the leftover brake pad and glue on a new one. I was just hopeing to find out if the material I posted was flexible enough to bend in that shape to be glued on. (not going to use glue)

 

[element10554]

What about a leather belt? Anybody ever have any experience? Thoughts?

Pros - I see it being cheap and cost effective. (belts on amazon are their for 5 dollars
Possible Con- It wears out quickly?

Again thoughts?

Thanks

 

[devino246]

Brakes arent something to cheap out on, IMO.

 

[element10554]

If its done properly and researched properly as I am doing I see no harm in creating a set of brakes. Thats like me saying don't cheap out by trying to build your own go kart because it will be carrying you at xx mph just buy a premade one.

(this was not an attack in any way I just wanted you to see my side of the fence)

 

[studysession]

Long as you are comfortable with it -
If it works post a video please

 

[element10554]

Long as you are comfortable with it -
If it works post a video please

Im sure ill end up trying it. Ive already rode the go kart without brakes so even if the idea fails its not likely to kill me. But if it does work I will most certainly post up how well and for how long it worked.

 

[element10554]

Well just to let you guys know I just purchased a belt off amazon for 7.50 and bout some jb weld for 5.00 So if this works ill get at least 4 brake pads out of it. If it doesn't atl east I know ill have tried. Wish me luck haha

 

[studysession]

Nice - I really want to see a video

 

[element10554]

Nice - I really want to see a video

Maybe, I am the type that HATES to hear himself or even see himself in a video. Maybe ill test it out make sure it works then put the girlfriend on it for the video.

 

[studysession]

Nice -

 

[migel101]

i have thought of doing something similar, i think the jb weld wont be strong enough, but try it anyway. there was a very long thread around here about homemade brake calipers, also someone( i don't remember who) actualy did make one and it worked okay for him. can't wait to see the result!

 

[element10554]

i have thought of doing something similar, i think the jb weld wont be strong enough, but try it anyway. there was a very long thread around here about homemade brake calipers, also someone( i don't remember who) actualy did make one and it worked okay for him. can't wait to see the result!

Ive been doing research on google. It is said that the jbweld will hold up at temps of 600 degrees Fahrenheit. Also on other threads it has said that the brake does not get that hot and that it disapates quickly through the pad. I cant imagine my brake pad surpassing 600 degrees but only time will tell.

 

[devino246]

Ive been doing research on google. It is said that the jbweld will hold up at temps of 600 degrees Fahrenheit. Also on other threads it has said that the brake does not get that hot and that it disapates quickly through the pad. I cant imagine my brake pad surpassing 600 degrees but only time will tell.

Theres no way in he// that your kart brake will get to 600*, they can get fairly hot to the tough though.

 

[migel101]

im sure it wont get that hot, but i would take a rough sanding disk or something and pass it over the surface. i just dont think it will stick enough to last.

 

[devino246]

im sure it wont get that hot, but i would take a rough sanding disk or something and pass it over the surface. i just dont think it will stick enough to last.

JB weld isnt that sticky in my experience. You need lots of pits and divots.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Roughen the surfaces, and clean the crap out of them with denatured alcohol/methyl hydrate and air dry before applying the adhesive. If the far ends of the band never make contact with the drum, then put a rivet in either end.

EDIT- There're different types of JB Weld. Use the liquid or paste, not the putty stick.

 

[element10554]

Well then after I use a wire wheel and grinder ill pass over it with 100 grit sand paper that should create enough of a rough surface to bond with the belt. I guess it cant hurt to sand up the belt too then.