hi can i use this hydraulic hand brake kit for a 8hp kart?
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Smerft85
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hi guys im gonna start to build this kart and was was think will this brake system be strong enough to stop a 8hp tony style kart ? it says up to 150cc ?
If 6.5 hp is a 212cc, I think an 8hp exceeds its limits?
firemanjim
Just kartin' around....
It would work pretty good. Use as big a disc as possible for the most stopping power. The 150cc refers to an ATV/ATV engine , not go kart....
yeah and thoQse atvs are like double the weight so if they can stop an atv that weights 500lbs then i think itll handle a 200lb go kart ?
firemanjim
Just kartin' around....
Yeah with no problem.... Just use as big a disc as you can.... 6"-8" range if possible...
gegcorp2012
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I agree with @firemanjim ^^^.
The calipers are intended for a specific rotor size, so you are doing well to get the cylinder, the caliper and rotor from a working setup and make your retrofit from there.
The hand lever brake cylinder has a tiny bore, so it will not push a large volume of fluid. The caliper will have a small piston and smaller brake pads to match, but it should work ok on a lighter kart with a light rider.
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The calipers are intended for a specific rotor size, so you are doing well to get the cylinder, the caliper and rotor from a working setup and make your retrofit from there.
The hand lever brake cylinder has a tiny bore, so it will not push a large volume of fluid. The caliper will have a small piston and smaller brake pads to match, but it should work ok on a lighter kart with a light rider.
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