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Old 06-01-2023 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MFIGHT43
So, I received the Xicoy controller and installed it in my Xcalibur+. I now get 12v to my brakes. The results are better, BUT, when the wheel speed gets above a certain point the brakes still don't work! I think its just a poor design that does not work at speed. It seems it just not possible to get enough voltage to the brakes to overcome the centrifugal force affecting the pads.
Well said and all true. Swap them out for another brand or some air operated type.
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