Front disc brakes?

TheGageinator · 12-01-2014, 09:07 PM

Are there any front disc brake kits available for these chinese quads? i have a 200cc and a 125cc that i would like to convert. my son can barely even stop the bike using the hand lever front brake. the drums are very inefficient

Weldangrind · 12-01-2014, 10:52 PM

Not that I've come across. While the front drums are inefficient, they can be optimized. Aside from the usual cleaning of the drums and lightly sanding of the shoes to remove glaze, you can also lube the cables. It made a huge difference on my quads. My daughter was able to use the front brakes after that.

I use a cable luber and Maxima Chain Wax for the cables. As you would guess, I also use it on the chain, since it doesn't tend to fling off like conventional chain lube.

TheGageinator · 12-01-2014, 11:08 PM

thank you. i will try doing this and see if it helps my son out. i will also work on locating parts for a disc swap in the future

TheGageinator · 12-01-2014, 11:16 PM

just ordered this tool

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181597270443

Weldangrind · 12-01-2014, 11:20 PM

That's the best kind, IMHO. The other version has only one thumb screw.

katoranger · 12-02-2014, 10:15 AM

Are his hands big enough to reach around the levers? I know that the Chinese don't necessarily design levers for kids hands. It may be that you need some different levers to bring them close to the grips.

Weldangrind · 12-02-2014, 11:35 AM

Good thinking. I've seen China version of Roll-a-click levers that might meet your Son's needs.

TheGageinator · 12-03-2014, 11:20 AM

That is definitely a huge contributor to the problem. If the level was child sized I think it would be much easier for him. I'll have to start looking around

Weldangrind · 12-03-2014, 12:31 PM

Perhaps this would work for your Son: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dirt-Bike-Sc...abb63d&vxp=mtr

You could use a clutch lever for the brake; it shouldn't matter that it's upside down.

bogieboy · 12-03-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Good thinking. I've seen China version of Roll-a-click levers that might meet your Son's needs.

having a roll a click front brake lever from china, I do NOT reccomend them.... ths tab that sits in the barrel to make the lever adjust is VERY weak.... I have had 2 of them break within the first day of use... I gave up and just run it the shortest pull....

TheGageinator · 12-03-2014, 05:47 PM

I think i will buy one of these. for only $7 shipped its worth the risk... ill post my findings

Weldangrind · 12-03-2014, 10:51 PM

Yeah, the link I shared is not a Roll-a-click copy, so it might be stronger. Besides, with little hands pulling it, it could last a long time.

bogieboy · 12-04-2014, 12:03 PM

ahhh yes... that will hold up fine.... show why I should look at the listing before commenting...LOL I actually have that style for my clutch.... absolutely love it..... mines a shkrty, that while makes the clutch pull a bit harder, makes for a nice crisp "stunt" or two finger clutch lever...

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TheGageinator Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 142	Front disc brakes? Are there any front disc brake kits available for these chinese quads? i have a 200cc and a 125cc that i would like to convert. my son can barely even stop the bike using the hand lever front brake. the drums are very inefficient
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12-01-2014, 10:52 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Not that I've come across. While the front drums are inefficient, they can be optimized. Aside from the usual cleaning of the drums and lightly sanding of the shoes to remove glaze, you can also lube the cables. It made a huge difference on my quads. My daughter was able to use the front brakes after that. I use a cable luber and Maxima Chain Wax for the cables. As you would guess, I also use it on the chain, since it doesn't tend to fling off like conventional chain lube. __________________ 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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12-01-2014, 11:20 PM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's the best kind, IMHO. The other version has only one thumb screw. __________________ 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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12-02-2014, 10:15 AM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Are his hands big enough to reach around the levers? I know that the Chinese don't necessarily design levers for kids hands. It may be that you need some different levers to bring them close to the grips. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-02-2014, 11:35 AM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Good thinking. I've seen China version of Roll-a-click levers that might meet your Son's needs. __________________ 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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12-01-2014, 11:08 PM	#3
TheGageinator Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 142	thank you. i will try doing this and see if it helps my son out. i will also work on locating parts for a disc swap in the future
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12-01-2014, 11:16 PM	#4
TheGageinator Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 142	just ordered this tool http://www.ebay.com/itm/181597270443
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12-03-2014, 11:20 AM	#8
TheGageinator Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 142	That is definitely a huge contributor to the problem. If the level was child sized I think it would be much easier for him. I'll have to start looking around
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12-03-2014, 12:31 PM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Perhaps this would work for your Son: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dirt-Bike-Sc...abb63d&vxp=mtr You could use a clutch lever for the brake; it shouldn't matter that it's upside down. __________________ 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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12-03-2014, 05:47 PM	#11
TheGageinator Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 142	I think i will buy one of these. for only $7 shipped its worth the risk... ill post my findings
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12-03-2014, 10:51 PM	#12
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Yeah, the link I shared is not a Roll-a-click copy, so it might be stronger. Besides, with little hands pulling it, it could last a long time. __________________ 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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12-04-2014, 12:03 PM	#13
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,046	ahhh yes... that will hold up fine.... show why I should look at the listing before commenting...LOL I actually have that style for my clutch.... absolutely love it..... mines a shkrty, that while makes the clutch pull a bit harder, makes for a nice crisp "stunt" or two finger clutch lever...
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