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Technical Section => Trike Tech => Topic started by: civtec92 on February 26, 2014, 11:06:41 PM



Title: Reliant trike
Post by: civtec92 on February 26, 2014, 11:06:41 PM
I am building a trike and wanted to connect all three brakes to the foot peddle is this possible
Thanks


Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: spanners on February 26, 2014, 11:55:49 PM
,,,,YEP,,,,


Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: fifer on February 27, 2014, 12:01:09 AM
That is how the Reliant 3 wheelers are set up  :)
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Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: scannerzer on February 27, 2014, 06:47:21 AM
you may need a means to reduce pressure to the front wheel to prevent locking up.


Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: Olds on February 27, 2014, 07:32:44 AM
Yep.
Have a good read of the MSVA manual. It is usually best to start a build with MSVA in mind, that way you don't end up having to make changes later on.
It's over 200 pages long but most of it will not apply.

Welcome to the forum. :)


Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: civtec92 on February 27, 2014, 10:01:58 PM
Thanks a lot I will get myself a manual  :)


Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: thebigdogsix on February 27, 2014, 10:06:35 PM
you may need a means to reduce pressure to the front wheel to prevent locking up.
never had a problem with mine locking up but thats not to say you won't. mine has twin discs as well but i guess that might reduce the pressure ?


Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: civtec92 on February 27, 2014, 10:26:12 PM
Do you have a pressure reducing device if so can you advise
Thanks


Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: terry t on February 27, 2014, 10:34:24 PM
Thanks a lot I will get myself a manual  :)
You can down load one from here.  if you do go the all brakes on one system, make sure you can reach the hand brake in an emergency just in case, JJ for this forum had brakes fail on here trike and if I remember hers were all on one system

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/motorcycle-single-vehicle-approval-inspection-manual


Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: Olds on February 27, 2014, 11:28:58 PM
There are a lot of options when it comes to brakes. If using a twin disc front, linking one front to the rear brakes and having the other operated from the handlebars is one way to go. If right hand strength is an issue, using a motorcycle, hydraulic clutch master, for the front brakes is another option.
Would be nice to know how you get on with your build.


Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: ROD on March 06, 2014, 08:19:13 PM
You may need a valve in the system to hold the pressure on a bit to prevent a lot of pedal travel.


Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: zakboy on March 06, 2014, 08:31:19 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161014735163?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1794wt_758


Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: stumpy on March 07, 2014, 06:18:53 PM
nice one zak tho he will need the 10 psi version in sellers other items if drum brakes are being used?


Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: zakboy on March 07, 2014, 07:10:54 PM
your right stump i automaticly thought disc brakes


Title: Re: Reliant trike
Post by: civtec92 on March 11, 2014, 07:47:27 AM
Thanks for everyones help