rear disc brake setup

[b1broc]

Could you guys please show a good picture of a hardtail running disc brakes on the rear im lost on what im going to do and since this is a build i dont have a stock setup to look at im pretty sure i have all the componets

 

[kvanderploeg]

What part are you having a hard time understanding? I have a completely new frame, not a weld on hardtail, but here are a few pics I have.

I had to have spacers made up for my frame, but 3/4" washers will work for spacers in a pinch. Some guys use the stock axle adjusters, which add spacing as well.

If you tell me what you're hung up on, I can try to get some better detail pics for you this evening.

I actually grew up not all that far North of you in Fulton, IL.

Kent

 

[b1broc]

wow! what an awsome build man i love it! the proplem im having is i picked up a rear brake assembly and this sounds funny but theres a rubber boot and thats it is there sopposed to be a rod coming out of this or what man??? the caliper and everything i can figure out but i dont know where to modify if needed the pedal and what linkage i need to fab up im a machinest so anythings possible

 

[b1broc]

dude i ride through fulton all the time headin up too poopys!!!

 

[b1broc]

i need a pic right by your battery box then it will all make sense that bike is sick love the sissy bar!!

 

[kvanderploeg]

OK, I got ya. My frame came with a brake pivot welded on, but Hugh has a good option for that (or you might be able to machine something yourself). I punted the stock master cylinder as it was a little too bulky for me. On the stock one, there is a rod that comes out of it, but I bent the end of the rod and used that to drive the new master cylinder. Hope this pic helps.

Also, Hugh is a stand up guy on this site and makes a brake pivot kit. Check out his site here:

http://hughshandbuilt.blogspot.com/2011/02/xs650-rear-brake-made-easy-diy.html

Thanks for the compliments, and let me know if you need any clarification.

Kent

 

[b1broc]

Hey thanks alot man that pic sums it up! just out of curiousity what is yours from? looks like its from a dirtbike??

 

[kvanderploeg]

Mine is from MikesXS. It's P/N 08-4002.

http://www.mikesxs.net/products-72.html#products

Good luck with the build and keep us posted!

Kent

 

[b1broc]

K cool i will keep u guys posted i have been workin on it every day cant wait

 

[snowbum161]

Kent thanks for the pics im having similar issues and that helped a ton. Bike looks amazing BTW

 

[kvanderploeg]

Kent thanks for the pics im having similar issues and that helped a ton. Bike looks amazing BTW

Glad it helped!

Kent

 

[WonderWoman]

Thanks for the clarification on how to do this, Kent. The pictures really helped!

 

[kvanderploeg]

Digging up the old threads! Glad it could be of help.