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coralhead · 05-09-2013, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mechanixman

Unlike the go kart I built before this, Safety is my number 1 concern. I'm definitely going to put discs on before I get it registered. I figure if I don't trust the single master cylinder, why would I trust the stock brake cylinders?

The drum brakes setup are fine as long as they are in proper working order.

Coach529 · 05-09-2013, 08:44 AM

Disc brakes kits are pretty affordable, as well as a duel master cylinder.

coralhead · 05-09-2013, 08:59 AM

Keeping the 8 lug config is the biggest problem.

05-09-2013, 08:44 AM	#27
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: Straight axle Disc brakes kits are pretty affordable, as well as a duel master cylinder. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

05-09-2013, 08:59 AM	#28
coralhead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN Posts: 430	Re: Straight axle Keeping the 8 lug config is the biggest problem.



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