grassracer
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 10:20 AM |
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Inboard Brakes on Chain Diff
Has anyone got any pics of inboard discs/brakes mounted to a chain diff, I'm particularly interested in caliper mounts in relation to tensioning
the chain etc..ie of you move the axle back slightly to tension the chain how do the calipers mount so that they move as well?? all help greatly
appreciated
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bbwales
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 10:33 AM |
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Hi,
A friend of mine builds trikes and he mounts the disk the opposite side of the diff to the sprocket and the disk mounts on a cradle attached to the
frame. The complete frame is moveable so that the chain can be adjusted by moving the frame, With the disk and caliper being so mounted causes no
problems atall. I think he has pics on the bay.
Regards
Bob
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nitram38
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 10:42 AM |
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Although this mod reduces sprung weight on your wheels, you need to think about strain on your driveshafts and brake cooling before you go this
route.
I'm not poo-pooing the idea just highlighting a couple of things to consider.
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minitici
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 11:01 AM |
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Here is one of mine with the calipers mounted off the support frame.
 
inboard discs
Customer's car fitted with Fireblade calipers.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 08:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bbwales
Hi,
A friend of mine builds trikes and he mounts the disk the opposite side of the diff to the sprocket and the disk mounts on a cradle attached to the
frame.
So only one disk, and mounted in the input side of the diff? If so that's a transmission brake (just like the drum brake on old Landrovers),
suitable for parking but not for actually slowing down unless you have a solid axle (no diff).
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