What is this part called? Rear disc brake on a hard tail

[XS650fan009]

My frame has recently been hardtailed, and now i'm trying to figure out how to setup everything. My bike has a rear disc brake, but i've been trying to decided on whats the best way to safely mount it. I saw the "root beer candy" bike on XS650 choppers, and saw this close up photo:

http://cdn.xs650chopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/5.JPG

I really like the look, and I have a fender tab like that that i could connect the rear brake to.

I have no idea what, or where to get that part that connects from the brake caliper to the frame?

 

[AtoXS]

That's just 2 heim joints that were threaded into a piece of solid rod. Here is one place you could get it without having to do any fab. http://www.bungking.com/stainless-brake-stay-kit/

 

[XS650fan009]

Thats perfect, exactly what i'm looking for.

Do you think something like this would be available at a Ace Hardware/True Value kind of store? only downside is waiting for the shipping so i'm wondering if I can just buy it in person somewhere?

 

[AtoXS]

I doubt it, I was looking for either male or female heim joints to make a linkage out of all over and never had any luck. You could check the local HD shops though heims seem to be used a lot on MoCo's linkages, although they may or may not be big enough.

 

[Brassneck]

Does it have to be adjustable? Or are you just wanting that look? Otherwise, any rod or steel plate cut to the right length would work.

 

[XS650fan009]

it doesn't need to be adjustable, I just think it would be convenient.



Question though, How important is it that this rod is strong? What I mean is, this piece seems to simply balance the brake caliper, the main part that keeps it in tact is the bottom piece that goes through the axle. Do I just need something simple to balance it when I connect it to the frame? or do I need something structurally sound that will withstand tension/forces?

 

[Brassneck]

Not sure on the physics, but I would imagine there would be a lot of torque when applying the brake, especially if you're running hot and come to a quick stop...wouldn't want that piece failing. Something more solid/rigid is better in my opinion.

 

[XS650fan009]

yeah, now that i think of it the force of the wheel and the force of the calipers squeezing on the disc has to be a decent amount of pressure