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« on: November 22, 2007, 03:56:53 PM » |
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Been thinking that I have to make leading link forks, also I need to fit a handbrake. Ive seen various trikes on fleabay(mini) and they have disc on the front and handbrake on the rear. Now the problem is this, the mini handbrake worked on the rear suframe not the front. Anyone know how to convert the front subframe running gear to take a hand brake, its fitted with drum brakes at present.
Thanks guys
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« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2007, 04:11:26 PM » |
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I'm going to have a look at a mini engined trike tomorrow, I'll check out the handbrake.
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« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2007, 04:18:48 PM » |
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Thanks BG, posted in other thread, good luck with that one, looks better than mine at the mo.
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« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2007, 04:03:45 PM » |
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Drat and double drat!
After getting a bit hot and bothered cos I couldn't operate the gear selector etc, I completely forgot to look at the handbrake! Sorry!
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« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2007, 06:25:37 PM » |
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No worries Bobbi, I read your other posts and you have a lot on your plate at the mo. Good luck with it and as andy says if its all there with paperwork its a good starting point. Had to pay £200 for my auto engine and box, plus steel,welding etc. Still got wiring,lighting, handbrake,etc to do then the msva, so still going to cost a fair bit. Also thinking about starting over with the frame, or at least some major modifications so it would probably be cost effective for you to buy this one and make alterations. What ever you decide to do it will be the right thing and whatever you decide, don't spend time looking back look forward, life is too short.
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« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2007, 10:16:19 PM » |
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Keith.
You might have seen it before, but you could try a Honda CB200, or similar cable-operated disc.
The cable could be pulled and locked with T handle handbrake. I had one on My Bedford Midi van, but I am sure there are other cars with them.
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« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2007, 10:27:48 PM » |
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Thanks RM, never knew that these cable operated discs existed.
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« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2007, 09:22:33 AM » |
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No worry.
There are a couple of other small jap models that used them. I have the CB200 one here but it needs a new spring & operating cam. I priced the bits at David Silvers and they are about fifty quid.
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« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2007, 09:28:12 AM » |
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A long time ago now, but I remember my CB200 having drums. Presumably the disc was a later model. Plenty of mountain bikes about with cable disc brakes now.
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« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2007, 11:25:03 AM » |
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heres how i do a disc/handbrake on minis its quite easy.
first of all you need the complete hub/disc assembly from an early metro its a straight swap now the handbrake i use cable operated calipers from racing go karts they operate very similar to push bike brakes but much more effective its then just a case of making carriers to fit. i think i might still have a carrier as a pattern bear with me while i look i still hav,nt sorted my stuff out from my move if i,ve got it you can have it!
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« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2007, 12:12:58 PM » |
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Sounds like a useful bit of info - added to my 'Newtrike' file!
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« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2007, 07:01:33 PM » |
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I used solid metro disc and rear golf mk2 gti (1-8) brake callipers on my metro trike
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« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2007, 12:54:43 PM » |
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Thanks for all the info guys, i really appreciate it. Thanks for the offer Toad, I wait with bated breath...or whatever  K |
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« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2007, 09:19:45 PM » |
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The callipers’ bolt to the original metro mounts with spaces the discs are from METRO <<1984 The callipers Rear Brake from a JETTA Mk 2 1-8 gti 8v 1984 >92 1-8 16v 1984> (GOLF MK 2 GTI 1.  1-8 1984> (PADS 533) (Or a PASSAT Mk 2 1-9 &2-0& 2-2 1981>88 Mk 3 2-8 6v 1992>93 Mk 3 2-8 6v 1994>97 All same callipers |
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« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2007, 09:43:17 PM » |
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Not sure about the years but I replaced a broken caliper on a Passat with one off a Golf - fitted perfectly and did the job but it wasn't the same caliper as I found out when I neede to replace the pads - had to get 2 sets!
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