Brozz/Hawk Rear brake lever fix?

AJboughtamoto · 12-27-2019, 01:38 PM

I'm sure most have realized that the rear brake lever design on these bikes is absolutely horrible with how much it hangs downs below the frame it really restricts your ground clearance. I already got the the thing on a big log, luckily it didnt bend or break on the trail. But it was pretty annoying not being able to clear an easy obstacle. Is there an easy fix or a different lever assembly available to raise the pedal/master cylinder above the frame?

Red Hawk · 12-27-2019, 05:39 PM

No fix with out welding new frame tabs and different pedal geometry. It’s a dirt bike just go around what it won’t go over.

Ya the engineering lab was on vacation when the rear brake was designed.

AJboughtamoto · 12-27-2019, 07:19 PM

It's a dirt bike, I should be able to go over anything lol, plus the log was blocking the whole trail. Yeah I was afraid of that, time to start taking measurements and seeing what else will work.

Red Hawk · 12-27-2019, 10:22 PM

How’s about incorporating a skid plate with a wedge by the brake parts. Something to direct stuff away from the delicate parts.
I get it. Bushwhacked a few power lines pipelines snowy wet ski hill looking terrain only to realize forward is the only way out now. Trick is to know when looking at a trail.... easy, hard, yes but broken is worth the exploration.

12-27-2019, 01:38 PM	#1
AJboughtamoto Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 123	Brozz/Hawk Rear brake lever fix? I'm sure most have realized that the rear brake lever design on these bikes is absolutely horrible with how much it hangs downs below the frame it really restricts your ground clearance. I already got the the thing on a big log, luckily it didnt bend or break on the trail. But it was pretty annoying not being able to clear an easy obstacle. Is there an easy fix or a different lever assembly available to raise the pedal/master cylinder above the frame?
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12-27-2019, 05:39 PM	#2
Red Hawk Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NEPA Posts: 273	No fix with out welding new frame tabs and different pedal geometry. It’s a dirt bike just go around what it won’t go over. Ya the engineering lab was on vacation when the rear brake was designed. __________________ 2018 Hawk P&P Decked .040 off the head. 17/43 D.I.D. 428, NGK Iridium plug, DeCat, Wrapped pipe, Custom S.S. Muffler core, Nibbi PE30 115/35, L.E.D. Lights, Digital Cluster, USB port, Cutting Bord skid plate, Oil cooler w/ custom CRF oil filter inline, 5Wt fork oil, Rear Shock, CNC Back Rack, 30mm FAT bars, Bark Busters, ProGrips, Adjustable levers, Shinko 700’s lots of Loctite!
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12-27-2019, 10:22 PM	#4
Red Hawk Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NEPA Posts: 273	How’s about incorporating a skid plate with a wedge by the brake parts. Something to direct stuff away from the delicate parts. I get it. Bushwhacked a few power lines pipelines snowy wet ski hill looking terrain only to realize forward is the only way out now. Trick is to know when looking at a trail.... easy, hard, yes but broken is worth the exploration. __________________ 2018 Hawk P&P Decked .040 off the head. 17/43 D.I.D. 428, NGK Iridium plug, DeCat, Wrapped pipe, Custom S.S. Muffler core, Nibbi PE30 115/35, L.E.D. Lights, Digital Cluster, USB port, Cutting Bord skid plate, Oil cooler w/ custom CRF oil filter inline, 5Wt fork oil, Rear Shock, CNC Back Rack, 30mm FAT bars, Bark Busters, ProGrips, Adjustable levers, Shinko 700’s lots of Loctite!
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12-27-2019, 07:19 PM	#3
AJboughtamoto Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 123	It's a dirt bike, I should be able to go over anything lol, plus the log was blocking the whole trail. Yeah I was afraid of that, time to start taking measurements and seeing what else will work.
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