brakes

[k120189]

OK since i there isn't a brake discusion i will start one, and i will start it with a question. has anyone considered putting the brakes on the input of the transaxle kinda like rockwells it would stop the whole axle not just the wheels...and i know there isn't much room now but some people have extensions to lift the pulley which would make room for the disk and caliper

[MTDrider1160]

The reason you dont want to do that is if somthing inside your tranny/transaxle breaks.  And there is no mechanical connection between that and the axle, you have no brakes.  Thats why you want to mount them on the axle, that way you will always be able to stop.  Thats also why you dont want to use the stock brakes on those.

[k120189]

yea...didnt think about that...

[money89tractors]

The reason you dont want to do that is if somthing inside your tranny/transaxle breaks.  And there is no mechanical connection between that and the axle, you have no brakes.  Thats why you want to mount them on the axle, that way you will always be able to stop.  Thats also why you dont want to use the stock brakes on those.

perfect explanation 

-Phil

[maceronni]

can i just adjust the stock brakes to as strong as they can get insted of buying some like $800 brakes ? I just need them for offroad.

[Chris]

No.

Did you read the rules? If not, please do so. The rules clearly state that stock brakes are not allowed. You can keep them as a parking brake, but that's it.

And why would you spend $800 on brakes?

[ryf]

I've got about $100 in brakes, and being able to stop is worth $100, a $15 sprocket adapter (I think the same one chris has his wheels mounted on) a $20 Junk Yard escort master cylinder and $20 for a caliper and bracket, I'll need another $40 maybe for pads and rotor..... not a big deal at all. and it can be done cheaper... I wanted a big ole 10" or bigger disc.... lots of extra weight on my ATGC compared to a mower, so I thought it prudent. plus I can get new parts locally later.

heck for $80 you can get a mechanical caliper disc and pad
Item# 13856
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200321706_200321706
Item# 13855
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200323386_200323386



may not be as good, but only $40 Item# 13833
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_24404_24404

[MTDrider1160]

Heres the ones I put on my IMOW, a 9inch disk and the caliper is heavy duty.  The Caliper is the 10th item down.  I was going to buy the ones northern had but then i found this one for cheaper.  What exactly are those posi-stop brakes??

[kiwimowerracer]

I have used hydraulic calipers and a disk off of a Mini Quad Bike (same as used on mini trail/dirt bikes). Calipers, pads, hydraulics etc cost $39.00 and the disk cost $25.00 Kiwi Dollars. So you should be able to get them a whole lot cheaper in the States. The setup works well and will lock my rear end at 35Mph on tarmac. Just a thought.

Please keep in mind that I am in New Zealand and my ATLM may not meet your rules and regulations. I'm only making a suggestion that may or may not be of help to you. 

Picture link::

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Other/photos/a-116700156/p-47200800.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Other/photos/a-116888302/p-48341259.htm