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| ZippoMan | Jan 30 2013, 10:42 PM Post #31 |
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I do not have a problem at all with my HH BR-XL....I love it. I just have not remove the on/off switch that is all. I hate switches too. Reaper I guess it is the stock gearing that makes her slow. I googled the motor : http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/speed-gem-pro-arcornite-19t-sgl-TRI9259#t2 It is a 19T so not too shabby. Just need me some gears now. I might have some that fit. ![]() I may break out the brand new BR-XL but it may also go in my speed demon Wraith next Spring!! I will run the XL-5 I guess, if I have to....maybe...lol. Yeah with no drag brake it is very funky!! Like I said that is what bashed my old Bush Devil into retirement. OOOPS!! I guess it had its days of fun....now it is old brittle bones...hahaha. |
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| Small Factory | Feb 1 2013, 01:21 PM Post #32 |
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Formally Timmy2Tracks
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So, as for the Avid brakes: I have been talking to Kurt over at Avid. He was surprised to hear that the brakes are being used on a snow vehicle, which was amusing. He told me that they are discontinued, and being redesigned. So, the old version of the pads are no more (I knew I should have purchased 2 sets), but there will be a new version (I am guessing an updated material), but not for a while, as there are many projects ahead of it. I told him about the forum here, the DF-300 and the group of people waiting on them. Maybe this will help push it along... I did what I could...
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| ZippoMan | Feb 1 2013, 01:27 PM Post #33 |
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Thanks Tim!! That is cool and I do hope they check out the forums here. I would buy a couple sets for sure. My dremel cutting skills suck so the carbon fiber ones I have probably won't last long..lol. |
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| flexator | Feb 1 2013, 09:56 PM Post #34 |
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Hey I just randomly ordered some composit brake disc's from Amain, They were Teckno RC for a EB48 1/8 scale buggy part# TKR5206, they fit the hub perfect, they were 4mm wide x 29mm. |
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| ZippoMan | Feb 1 2013, 11:00 PM Post #35 |
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I wonder how fiberglass will wear? Is it better than carbon fiber? That is cool they fit perfectly...do you have pics? |
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| flexator | Feb 2 2013, 04:39 PM Post #36 |
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Here are some pic's, I had to put longer bolts in for the caliper cause of the width of the disc. They fit
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| gdb85 | Feb 2 2013, 04:46 PM Post #37 |
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Nice find my man. They have to modulate better than the steel disc, wouldn't you think?? |
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| REAPER | Feb 2 2013, 05:13 PM Post #38 |
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"It's only Money"
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Excellent find and nice fit.... they are THICK, shouldn't have to worry about replacing them anytime soon. |
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| ZippoMan | Feb 2 2013, 05:14 PM Post #39 |
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That is cool but kind of almost too small in diameter. I guess if they work that is cool!! Cheap also I see.
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| ZippoMan | Feb 2 2013, 08:46 PM Post #40 |
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I wonder what other discs will fit? I need some soon for Oilcanman. These are 34mm in diameter....hmmmm http://vortexhobbies.com/hpi-fiberglass-brake-disk-87160-p-3900.html?utm_campaign=shopzilla-us&utm_medium=product_search&utm_source=shopzilla-us Edited by ZippoMan, Feb 2 2013, 09:20 PM.
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| FrozenRC | Feb 2 2013, 09:03 PM Post #41 |
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Wondering if there is a reason no one is considering changing the pads vs the rotors... maybe something like this.. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Traxxas-Brake-Pad-Set-Revo-TMX-3-3-SLY-TRA5365-/160790664481?pt=US_Character_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item256fded521&_uhb=1#ht_1710wt_1037 Or even maybe gluing some slipper clutch material to the existing ones pads. Edited by FrozenRC, Feb 2 2013, 09:05 PM.
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| ZippoMan | Feb 2 2013, 09:21 PM Post #42 |
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Gluing pads is not fun....if a pad comes off you are pooched. With composite discs you don't need pads.
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| Small Factory | Feb 2 2013, 09:32 PM Post #43 |
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Formally Timmy2Tracks
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In the past, that was the standard practice to upgrade the brakes on these. The act of replacing the rotor is easier, and seems to perform better. More consistent... |
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| REAPER | Feb 2 2013, 09:34 PM Post #44 |
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"It's only Money"
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The stock brakes do come with a material to glue on to the pads... the stock material didn't perform very well and lifespan was short, once I tried the Avid rotors steering was so much more responsive and they last much longer than the thin pads you glued on. |
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| ZippoMan | Feb 2 2013, 10:28 PM Post #45 |
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I am liking my carbon fiber discs but not sure how long they will last....oh and custom cutting wasn't fun or very accurate...lol. I still get awesome braking....I set my EPA for the servo to 40% each way and it is the perfect amount of servo throw. I didn't want to rip parts out with my servo, hehehe. Oh soon to change again to the front mount micro servo. I won't be playing with my DF in the snow until next season. :(
Edited by ZippoMan, Feb 2 2013, 10:29 PM.
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