Make my own disk brakes & mounting?
12-03-06, 09:46 PM
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Make my own disk brakes & mounting?
Anyone ever made DIY disk brakes and mounting on their wheels? Or should I not?
I was thinking V-brakes which stop disks instead of wheels (relocated).
Or would it just be cheaper to buy new ones?
I was thinking V-brakes which stop disks instead of wheels (relocated).
Or would it just be cheaper to buy new ones?
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12-03-06, 09:59 PM
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I'm sorry but I have no clue what you are talking about.
12-03-06, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by maximan1
Anyone ever made DIY disk brakes and mounting on their wheels? Or should I not?
I was thinking V-brakes which stop disks instead of wheels (relocated).
Or would it just be cheaper to buy new ones?
I was thinking V-brakes which stop disks instead of wheels (relocated).
Or would it just be cheaper to buy new ones?
go for it, some duct tape, paperclips, and 2 frisbies should work.. post some pics when youre done.
12-03-06, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by maximan1
Anyone ever made DIY disk brakes and mounting on their wheels? Or should I not?
I was thinking V-brakes which stop disks instead of wheels (relocated).
Or would it just be cheaper to buy new ones?
I was thinking V-brakes which stop disks instead of wheels (relocated).
Or would it just be cheaper to buy new ones?
12-03-06, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by maximan1
Anyone ever made DIY disk brakes and mounting on their wheels? Or should I not?
I was thinking V-brakes which stop disks instead of wheels (relocated).
Or would it just be cheaper to buy new ones?
I was thinking V-brakes which stop disks instead of wheels (relocated).
Or would it just be cheaper to buy new ones?
it will not work well because the v-brakes cannot apply the force that a caliper can against the rotor.
good luck if you do try though. keep us updated
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12-03-06, 10:45 PM
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TIME OUT.
It is disc brakes, not disk breaks or disk brakes. A Disk is to a floppy disk for computers.
Disc is to brakes, discuss.
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So please, use proper terminology when talking about disc brakes. Both sound the same, but each one is very different in meaning.
It is disc brakes, not disk breaks or disk brakes. A Disk is to a floppy disk for computers.
Disc is to brakes, discuss.
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So please, use proper terminology when talking about disc brakes. Both sound the same, but each one is very different in meaning.
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Originally Posted by mcoine
go for it, some duct tape, paperclips, and 2 frisbies should work.. post some pics when youre done.
12-03-06, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mx_599
maximan1,
it will not work well because the v-brakes cannot apply the force that a caliper can against the rotor.
good luck if you do try though. keep us updated
mx_599
it will not work well because the v-brakes cannot apply the force that a caliper can against the rotor.
good luck if you do try though. keep us updated
mx_599
12-03-06, 11:07 PM
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I'm not sure there is enough wheel clearance. Even if there was, you're going to spend more in parts and modifications than you would on last year's mechanical disc brakes. I can't imagine the pads on v-brakes would last in the setup you propose. Too much heat - typically a 6" disc with only it separating the brake pads. This generates tremendous heat. I bet rubber pads would melt if enough force was generated to stop the bike. If you do decide to try it, keep in mind, you'll need disc rotors, which are around $30/wheel.
I've seen Avid disc brakes for around $75/wheel, which come with rotors.
I've seen Avid disc brakes for around $75/wheel, which come with rotors.
12-03-06, 11:56 PM
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in actuality if you decide to make your own brakes the brakes that stop you will look more like this
12-04-06, 01:06 AM
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Disc brake mounts are easy.....but you'd have to be awfully dedicated, intelligent and resourceful to even think about doing the rest of it properly.
Are you serious!?!? He is only human 
. Do your job properly and moderate instead of nitpicking anything and everything that us lowly members speak!
Originally Posted by KonaRider24
TIME OUT.
It is disc brakes not disk breaks. Disk is to a floppy disk for computers.
Disc is to brakes.
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So really please, if you are going to type about disc brakes, please use proper use of wording.
It is disc brakes not disk breaks. Disk is to a floppy disk for computers.
Disc is to brakes.
time in
So really please, if you are going to type about disc brakes, please use proper use of wording.
. Do your job properly and moderate instead of nitpicking anything and everything that us lowly members speak!
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12-04-06, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Wheelchairman
Are you serious!?!? He is only human . Do your job properly and moderate instead of nitpicking anything and everything that us lowly members speak!
. Do your job properly and moderate instead of nitpicking anything and everything that us lowly members speak!
12-04-06, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mirona
Well, he's gotta learn the proper use of the words sometime. Better to hear it from KonaRider than some of the other members (including myself) who might be a little more forward.
12-04-06, 07:45 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Please post a link to the video once you try it out.
Also, it amazes me how unimportant proper English is in this country these days. Personally, I like to be corrected when I write something incorrect.
Also, it amazes me how unimportant proper English is in this country these days. Personally, I like to be corrected when I write something incorrect.
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Ive learned about writing in short formes 
, im very sure kona remembers , hehe sorry bout that
, im very sure kona remembers , hehe sorry bout that
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
please use proper use of wording.
I love it, a poorly written sentence about proper wording.
12-04-06, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by mcoine
I love it, a poorly written sentence about proper wording.
Going to a wine dinner and having about 10 glasses of wine will do that.
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Originally Posted by maximan1
Anyone ever made DIY disk brakes and mounting on their wheels?
Fred Flintstone brakes would be more effective.
12-04-06, 06:05 PM
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IT WAS A TYPO!!!
Goddamit Cartman!!!
Goddamit Cartman!!!
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dem *******s a' making fun of me english. god et dat eh dirty shame. eh tell ya somtin eh yougsters eh ant ganna gettsen nowares
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12-04-06, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by maximan1
IT WAS A TYPO!!!
Goddamit Cartman!!!
Goddamit Cartman!!!
Little Leo dem *******s a' making fun of me english
12-04-06, 06:33 PM
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discs... that's so 2006 ... you need to rig up some drum brakes.