Whats better? Rod or Cable for brakes and Gas

[mbennett66]

Hello all I just wanted to get some opinions and maybe see some of your setups.

The kart I got had rod linkage for the band brake and a rod/cable combo for the fuel. The fuel rod went about 3/4 back where it connected to a cable that worked the fuel lever on the motor.

I would like to go with full cable on both if it will work.

Thanks in advance.

 

[r_chez_08]

im gunna use cable

 

[porsche930dude]

should work fine especially for the throttle. id leave the brake a rod if its already made and works. thats just me though

 

[BradenM]

I like a rod for brakes, don't have to worry about stretch, but a cable for gas, because you can easily manipulate where it goes and how it behaves.

 

[jarcynvicnchris93]

I agree

I like a rod for brakes, don't have to worry about stretch, but a cable for gas, because you can easily manipulate where it goes and how it behaves.

unless of course you put your brake handle on the steering wheel like the Honda Odyssey

 

[mbennett66]

Thanks everyone. The current setup on the kart I am rebuilding was rod for the brakes. I was a little concerned with the rod because I am planning on moving the pedals inboard from the front corner of the kart for my 5yr old son.

When I move it in, it will not be a straight shot back to the band brake down the side of the kart like it is now. If I keep the brake rod going down the side of the kart, it will have long (4 or 5 inches) "L" bend at the pedal end to reach the pedal. If I do that I may have to brace the "L" to minimize the flex in that bend when force is applied to the pedal. I may try to figure out something else to do with the pedal as well.

Any recommendations are appreciated.

 

[dpaxson]

cable would work fine just make sure you use something pretty thick. like a front brake cable from a moped or an older drum brake dirt bike. a bike cable will probably just stretch.

 

[Ibnzmonkey]

I use a cable for my rear brake. Its actually 3 pieces of Aircraft safety wire braided together. works amazingly well, no stretching and great tensile strength.