Davidwoth

Which are the best dual disk brakes the hpi ones [link=http://www.hpieurope.com/piw.php?lang=en&partNo=87150]hpi[/link] or crazy nut ones [link=http://www.crazynutracing.com/product_info.php?cPath=67_51&products_id=245&osCsid=270479c3eba26c6b715b9f56bc24746a]crazy nut[/link] or any others?[sm=spinnyeyes.gif]

redramuk

imo i dont think theres much diffrence its how there set up that make the diffrence,

Davidwoth

yeah but one might be better quality etc want some expirences before i buy[>:]

zach brenner

dual disks, they can flip the savage forward 2-6 times

squeaky penguin

I don't know about the crazy nut ones, but I have the HPI ones and I like them.

One bad thing is they can make the entire truck flip over fowords, unless you have tires with bad grip, like mashers, then It'll just skid to a stop

Vigilante212

The crazy nut ones are aluminum and the HPI are stainless steel. Aluminum will gum up the pads alot faster and wear quicker most likly.

Davidwoth

ok thanks

Nathan9492

apparently the HPI ones are really good, and last a while too

tn rc bug

I have HPI dual disc (loosen the thumb wheel adjustment) and anti-lock setting on fast on my futabe radio.
Full control and stops fast without doing a brakie.

Davidwoth

brakie=stopie

SAVAGEJIM

The Savage brakes can so bee improved for the cost HPI charges for them. Instead of using cheap-o gasket material for brake pads, they could go with a larger diameter disc and semi-metallic material for the pads. Too bad HPI and even aftermarket guys dont do that

Davidwoth

i know a guy who uses cereal box cardboard on his buggy[X(] i will get the hpi ones soon then[sm=spinnyeyes.gif][sm=drowning.gif]

ianwood123

crazy nut brake discs are ali but the pads are carbon fibre good feel to stopping power

BicketyBam

I bought the HPI dual disc brakes but haven't installed them yet. My LHS have me a piece of fuel tubing and told me to replace the spring with it and the brakes work much, much better.

Davidwoth

i did that only i used an old pice of lego peumatic tube as it is springy and hard works great brakes work great but still want more[>:]

rcnitrohead

I have them and I dont know why but I cant get as much braking power as you all can. I have had them for 1 gallon and have never done a brakie. I mean the braking is pretty strong like at full speed it stops in about 20 feet on full break but I cant get the tires to lock up or truck to flip over. IMO I think they are good brakes considering I got them for $12 and im on a budget

NitroVenom

Make sure u tighten the screw on the throttle linkage. This will give you more braking power.

rcnitrohead

Everthing is as tight as can be without creating brake drag.

kurtf5

Havent read the thread but to increase brake power by a lot, unscrew the brake power screw on the brake linkage, remove the spring, cut a peice of fuel tube out (about 1 inch) and put that thru the linkage, put the spring on again and put the screw back on.
Cant really explain that well, a pic would show what i mean but the fuel tube works with the spring and pulls the brakes tighter.

IBrakeForNobody

My Feedback: (16)

Hey, I have a quick question about the DD brakes; what is the diameter of the brake discs? If they are larger than 1.5", I will not be able to use them since they'll rub against the clutchbell. Thanks.

rcnitrohead

Kurt i already did that mod, as I said, everything is installed correctly and is screwed in as tight as can be without having brake drag. Pads are in good shape, i cleaned them 10 tanks ago. The servo is weak and doesnt have a large enough radius, i might upgrade to spectrum or futaba pk/pm later on wiht high torque servos later on Thats only if they open a track here for the summer.