New guy question

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I'll spare everyone the long introduction and just hit the main points.

-Working on a Yerf Dog 3203.
-First go kart I've ever owned.
-I bought it for my son and have since replaced many parts.
-Parts list includes: New HF engine and 100% new rear axle assembly (axle, sprokets, converter, chain, bearings, etc.)

-Problem:
I ordered the 6" brake drum to replace the one on the old axle. I ordered directly by part number only to realize that my kart is the 4" drum version and I receieved the 6" drum. Seeing this as a chance to upgrade to a larger drum, I ordered the 6" band to go with it. Now I am having trouble bolting it on.

-Question:
Is it possible to simple bolt on the 6" brake drum/band on a kart originally installed with a 4" brake drum/band or will fabrication be necessary. As I see it, I will have to fabricate two brackets OR return the parts and order something else.

 

[mysteryboy28]

a little fabbing will most likely be needed.

post some detailed non-fuzzy pics, and we'll do our best to help you.

personally i would have opted for a disc brake with hydraulic caliper, which a lot of those yerf dogs came with. but it sounds like you're not too confident yet with your fabbing skils, so a small change is probably better than a significant change. i kinda went from messing with little kiddie karts to building 80hp mini dune buggies from scratch practically overnight. lol.

oh and hi, welcome to the forum.

edit your profile to show your location. us kart-heads like to know where we all are from. lol.

 

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I believe a lot of the Yerf Dogs came with a mechanical, not a hydraulic, disc and caliper setup. I did not see the point in converting for a kart that will rarely see higher than 25mph.

Also, the question was more of a "Is fabrication necessary?" Not, "I don't know what I'm doing...help!" Fabrication is not a problem, so I'm not sure what led you to believe that I am "not too confident yet with [my] fabbing skills." I was more interested in whether I was missing something obvious, or if someone knew if the 6" setup could be directly bolted to a 4" cart.