Upgading from drum to disc (rear)

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by NRG_JON_92, Jan 21, 2009.

  1. NRG_JON_92

    NRG_JON_92 New Member

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    Well im sick of the spongy crap braking im getting from my drum break does anyone think i could upgrade to disc? :confused:arc:
     
    NRG_JON_92, Jan 21, 2009
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  2. TyphModification

    TyphModification New Member

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    Your need a 125 runner engine i do believe.

    You cannot convert back wheel on a 50 to a disc.
     
    TyphModification, Jan 21, 2009
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  3. stephen_h

    stephen_h Member

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    well if theres mounts on the engine casing for the brake caliper then yes.
     
    stephen_h, Jan 21, 2009
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  4. TyphModification

    TyphModification New Member

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    Which i highly dought !
     
    TyphModification, Jan 21, 2009
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  5. LEE

    LEE Member

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    only way round it would be getting a 50lc engine whih has disc then if you want it air still then put an ac topend on
     
    LEE, Jan 21, 2009
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  6. jon_w

    jon_w New Member

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    Should have bought the nrg liquid cooled ;) but nevermind.. the drum brakes on NRG's are actually really good compared to most.. so I dunno why yours is bad
     
    jon_w, Jan 22, 2009
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  7. Vesta

    Vesta New Member

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    I actually prefer drum on the rear to disc, doesn't lock up in the rain etc.

    Maybe your brake needs adjusting?
     
    Vesta, Jan 22, 2009
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  8. NRG_JON_92

    NRG_JON_92 New Member

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    Lol ill just keep with the crap spongy drum disc :confused:arc:

    thanks guys xD
     
    NRG_JON_92, Jan 22, 2009
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  9. jon_w

    jon_w New Member

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    Shouldnt be spongy.. the nrg drum brake when brand new are nice and sharp.. they feel smooth.. not in a spongy way
     
    jon_w, Jan 22, 2009
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  10. NRG_JON_92

    NRG_JON_92 New Member

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    Is it me or are piaggio's fucking problem bound like all italian vehicals lol
    m kidding they need adjusting :cool: i can do em my self
     
    NRG_JON_92, Jan 22, 2009
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  11. jon_w

    jon_w New Member

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    They are very reliable bikes ;)

    you will only get problems with them when you hit high miles :( and there mostly eletrical based :confused:arc:
     
    jon_w, Jan 22, 2009
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  12. MiNoR cOnFuSiOn

    MiNoR cOnFuSiOn Administrator Staff Member

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    new shoes, new arm and actuator pin (think thats the right name) new cable. break will work properly, they ALL get grimy and are never greased let alone serviced.. they last for fuckin time hence people ignor them, then slag them off for being shit. nothing wrong with drum, only advantage to disk is manuals and even then you get airlocks in the caliper's if there not perfectly blead
     
    MiNoR cOnFuSiOn, Jan 22, 2009
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  13. scary_leary

    scary_leary New Member

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    The new drum brake on my zip is unreal.. loads of power n feel.
     
    scary_leary, Jan 22, 2009
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