BRAKE CABLES
03-16-2005, 09:35 PM
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BRAKE CABLES
Could someone please tell me where I can purchase, in the US, brake cables for 1/5th or 1/6th scale? Part numbers? I have looked everywhere. I don't want bicycle cables.
03-16-2005, 09:43 PM
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RE: BRAKE CABLES
Check FG or one of the other large scale RC makers. Also check RevUp magazine for manufacturers and dealers. Bike shops do not deal with the smaller stuff.
03-16-2005, 09:57 PM
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RE: BRAKE CABLES
Any of our dealers on this page can help. http://www.molzermoweryracing.com/dealer.html
03-16-2005, 11:07 PM
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Any of our dealers on this page can help. http://www.molzermoweryracing.com/dealer.html
Any of our dealers on this page can help. http://www.molzermoweryracing.com/dealer.html
10451/01 Bowden cable f.rear disk brake F1,1pce. $12.09
10451/05 Bowden cable f.rear disk brake F1, 1pce. $6.11
03-17-2005, 08:48 AM
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RE: BRAKE CABLES
mike at www.rrcnutshobbies.com
here is a llink to install them.-
http://fgperformancerc.hypermart.net...directions.jpg
veron.
here is a llink to install them.-
http://fgperformancerc.hypermart.net...directions.jpg
veron.
03-17-2005, 11:42 AM
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Thanks Veron, but, they aren't going in any of those. Everything from the calipers to the cable mounts will have to be made. If I can get the internals for the hydraulic master cylinder, I'll put hydraulic brakes in the second pic, otherwise, the mechanicals will be going in this, (pic 1), and if they work out, I'll put them in this, (pic 2):
03-17-2005, 12:41 PM
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RE: BRAKE CABLES
i went to the local bike shop, and the guy found me some stuff to repair one of my cables. Might give them a try, i guess they can make special cables also.
03-17-2005, 09:01 PM
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RE: BRAKE CABLES
Just curious...
Why don't you want to use bike cables? Bicycle derailer cables are not as thick as bicycle brake cables and the nice ones are teflon coated for smooth action.
That's what I'd use. Locally available and reasonably priced. In fact, I was considering adapting some Avid mechanical disc brake calipers from a bicycle to large scale r/c use. I'm going to make the rotors myself. Lightweight, good mechanical advantage, reliable, easy to get parts for locally.
Just a thought.
Why don't you want to use bike cables? Bicycle derailer cables are not as thick as bicycle brake cables and the nice ones are teflon coated for smooth action.
That's what I'd use. Locally available and reasonably priced. In fact, I was considering adapting some Avid mechanical disc brake calipers from a bicycle to large scale r/c use. I'm going to make the rotors myself. Lightweight, good mechanical advantage, reliable, easy to get parts for locally.
Just a thought.
03-18-2005, 12:54 AM
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RE: BRAKE CABLES
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Just curious...
Why don't you want to use bike cables? Bicycle derailer cables are not as thick as bicycle brake cables and the nice ones are teflon coated for smooth action.
That's what I'd use. Locally available and reasonably priced. In fact, I was considering adapting some Avid mechanical disc brake calipers from a bicycle to large scale r/c use. I'm going to make the rotors myself. Lightweight, good mechanical advantage, reliable, easy to get parts for locally.
Just a thought.
Just curious...
Why don't you want to use bike cables? Bicycle derailer cables are not as thick as bicycle brake cables and the nice ones are teflon coated for smooth action.
That's what I'd use. Locally available and reasonably priced. In fact, I was considering adapting some Avid mechanical disc brake calipers from a bicycle to large scale r/c use. I'm going to make the rotors myself. Lightweight, good mechanical advantage, reliable, easy to get parts for locally.
Just a thought.
I haven't had the chance to get into large-scale yet. As for those Avid calipers, looked just about right for a large-scale. Good luck adapting them, it should be a snap.
03-18-2005, 05:35 AM
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RE: BRAKE CABLES
rcjack,
that tube chassis is cool nicely thought out and designed much like the real thing a friend of mine rich from the states used to make tube chassis's much like yours for grave digger replica's the company used to be called rcmidwest? have you heard of them?
that tube chassis is cool nicely thought out and designed much like the real thing a friend of mine rich from the states used to make tube chassis's much like yours for grave digger replica's the company used to be called rcmidwest? have you heard of them?
