drum to disc brake in rear

stretch8668 · 04-13-2014, 10:13 AM

Has anyone converted there drum brake to disc and I don't have holes on swing arm for caliper.

Weldangrind · 04-13-2014, 12:42 PM

I haven't, and nor would I. My TW has a stock rear drum, as does the DR200 Suzuki. It's more than adequate for the rear.

pchitti · 04-13-2014, 06:39 PM

Weldgrind has the same opion as I. I prefer all drum though, easier to keep up with and less fail points.

Killerbracing · 04-13-2014, 07:42 PM

Just run the drum. These bikes don't go fast enough to worry about it. Unless you find a parts bike with all the swap parts that is.

stretch8668 · 04-13-2014, 09:07 PM

I just like disc as there easier to maintan and work on as don't have to move tire to replace pads or caliper if it fails

katoranger · 04-13-2014, 09:53 PM

Keep the drum. The disc brake models seem to have more issues. There is not much to do with the drum. The shoes last a long time and it is just a cam pivot that moves.

Much simpler than the disc brake setup.

stretch8668 · 04-13-2014, 10:49 PM

Good thing to know about the prblems with the disc brakes. How do I adjust the drum brake correctly as I've noticed the adjustment screw.

katoranger · 04-14-2014, 08:13 AM

Drum brakes explained.

http://www.dansmc.com/drumbrakes.htm

SpudRider · 04-14-2014, 02:14 PM

I agree with everyone else.

I like the rear drum brake on my Zongshen 200GY-2.

04-13-2014, 10:13 AM	#1
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	drum to disc brake in rear Has anyone converted there drum brake to disc and I don't have holes on swing arm for caliper.
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04-13-2014, 12:42 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I haven't, and nor would I. My TW has a stock rear drum, as does the DR200 Suzuki. It's more than adequate for the rear. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-13-2014, 09:53 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Keep the drum. The disc brake models seem to have more issues. There is not much to do with the drum. The shoes last a long time and it is just a cam pivot that moves. Much simpler than the disc brake setup. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-14-2014, 08:13 AM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Drum brakes explained. http://www.dansmc.com/drumbrakes.htm __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-14-2014, 02:14 PM	#9
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I agree with everyone else. I like the rear drum brake on my Zongshen 200GY-2. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-13-2014, 06:39 PM	#3
pchitti Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 165	Weldgrind has the same opion as I. I prefer all drum though, easier to keep up with and less fail points.
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04-13-2014, 07:42 PM	#4
Killerbracing Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Buffalo, Mo Posts: 259	Just run the drum. These bikes don't go fast enough to worry about it. Unless you find a parts bike with all the swap parts that is.
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04-13-2014, 09:07 PM	#5
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	I just like disc as there easier to maintan and work on as don't have to move tire to replace pads or caliper if it fails
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04-13-2014, 10:49 PM	#7
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	Good thing to know about the prblems with the disc brakes. How do I adjust the drum brake correctly as I've noticed the adjustment screw.
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