Brakes

[r_chez_08]

no, i think hitting a tree would be very effective
hit trees>Disc>Drum>Ghetto Serpentine hub brake>Scrub brake>Foot>Knuckle dragging>Jump off>hit rocks>Stop go kart by jamming extremities in moving parts

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

would this qualify as a scrub brake??

cuz like it acts as metal on rubber right but its not contacting the tire, only the rim. and it isnt affected by weather either cuz of that reason. i mean it still locks up when riding it in the snow right. just wondering....

I cant see whats going on there.

 

[brendonv]

I cant see whats going on there.

same, i dont understand how that works either. What part hits the wheel?

 

[r_chez_08]

is this a good deal, or is it a heap of ****

 

[BradenM]

If it's going to fit what you have in mind it would do the trick.

 

[r_chez_08]

i dont quite see how it works, could someone explain

 

[BradenM]

The hub on the inside (yellow/gold colour) spins with the axle. When you apply the brakes, the shoe inside the black drum tightens against the spinning hub, and the generated friction slows the hub (which is connected to the axle) down.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

is this a good deal, or is it a heap of ****

Too small.

 

[r_chez_08]

The hub on the inside (yellow/gold colour) spins with the axle. When you apply the brakes, the shoe inside the black drum tightens against the spinning hub, and the generated friction slows the hub (which is connected to the axle) down.

arnt they drum brakes then? not band

 

[BradenM]

Looking at them, I would argue they are closer in relation to band brakes in form and function then drums.

I agree with Kenny, but depending on what your making. Would be adequate for a minibike, but doubtful for a kart.

 

[r_chez_08]

oh, ok. is it possible to get brakes for under £20

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Double that.