Murray explorer brake

[Xviijdx]

Any idea how to connect these brakes and make them functional

Thanks in advance!

 

[FieldstoneDriveKarts]

Looks like there's a rod or cable missing between the brake rod and the brake lever.

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It's a mechanical disc brake, as opposed to a hydraulic disc brake.

 

[Xviijdx]

Right i know that i am trying to see if anyone k ows what is supposed to be there rather a spring or rod or what

 

[gr8hairy1]

Anything you'd like. You can try to figure out the stock setup, but unless you're trying to restore to original condition for nostalgia or sentimental reasons, you can go with whatever works/is easiest for you.

A solid metal rod with drilled holes at the end would keep the brakes stiff.

A steel cable would do the trick also.

Just make sure whatever you use is hooked up solidly.

The only other thing I can think of is the brake pedal returning after you let off the brake. Does the pedal have a return spring? Or is there some type of spring helping pull the brake rod back after it's pushed?

 

[Xviijdx]

There is nothing returning the pedal! i did find a diagram of it however trying to fugure out how to get it done is the issue

 

[gr8hairy1]

I bet most hardware stores will have some strong springs that would do what you need. Just a matter of finding the closest length.

Worst case scenario you could drill a hole farther up in the rod to fit a larger spring. If at all possible I would try to avoid doing that though.

 

[mckutzy]

Here's my post from a just recent topic on the throttle return...

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showpost.php?p=505282&postcount=11


Use an extension spring, easily sought at home-depot and the like...

That'll make it return enough not to ride the pads...

Keep the caliper ways(grooves), bracket and piston tip/lever groove greased frequently, and it shouldn't have problems..

 

[Xviijdx]

I'll give this a shot thank you all

 

[gr8hairy1]

For me, I would install a spring on the gas pedal. I like knowing there's no needless wear going on. Having one on the pedal will help make sure the pads aren't needlessly rubbing.

 

[American.Fisher]

I actually just picked up this same frame. I can take pictures of my brake setup and get them posted for you if you still need it.

 

[Chopperjaws]

I have a 1992 Murry go kart single seater need a brake cable appox 33.5 inch any one have a ideal were to buy. I looked on the net found noting. Thanks to all who reads this and helps.

 

[LNRRidez]

How did you solve your problem? I got a couple Murrays for the kids for Christmas and everyone has different brake setups so the idea of two is one and one is none has been blown out of the water. I'm hooking up the manual brakes as we speak and am having to do some tweaking and twisting to get things to work. Just curious as to what your solution was.

 

[Brother Turtle]

Here is the caliper that I took off my son's Explorer before I sold it. There is a steel rod that comes from the pedal under the frame. The end of the rod hooks to the large spring you see in my pic. If I still had it, I would take a pic of the whole thing assembled.

 

[Brother Turtle]

I think Tractor Supply carries some big springs that might work. In the section with gate hinges and springs.