04-13-2014, 10:13 AM | #1 |
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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 |
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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.
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04-13-2014, 06:39 PM | #3 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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, 09:53 PM | #6 |
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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.
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04-13-2014, 10:49 PM | #7 |
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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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04-14-2014, 08:13 AM | #8 |
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04-14-2014, 02:14 PM | #9 |
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I agree with everyone else. I like the rear drum brake on my Zongshen 200GY-2.
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