mounting brakes help needed

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How do I mount the band around the drum?

Pics on how others installed their would be appreciated.

Thanks
 

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just do some Google searching and you should find some helpful pics or just search DIY go kart forum here is a pic of the band brake attachedon this forum looks like he just used a bolt if you buy a frame they usally already have something welded on ther to attach it to....
 

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One end of the band gets bolted in place and pivots on it. The other end is attached to the actuator, be it cable or rod. Point worth noting- They're directional. Make sure the band is being pulled in the same direction as drum rotation when actuated. They don't work well at all the other way.
 

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Thanks for the help - All that came with it was what I posted in my pic. Figure there would of been more.
Silly me - :)
 
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