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Thread: To Brake or Not to Brake?

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    Default To Brake or Not to Brake?

    Need some input...

    Building a custom trike, pretty bare bones; not a VW trike either. Trying to keep it as clean as possible. So here is the question;

    Do I really need a front brake on it?


    I got dual disc brakes and wide rubber on the back. Do you think I can safely get away with not having one? Not going to be racing it or anything like that.


    Input is greatly appreciated...

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    Default Re: To Brake or Not to Brake?

    I would put front brakes on it.
    Another thing you may want to check your states motor vehicel laws,they may be required.

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    Default Re: To Brake or Not to Brake?

    NO!

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    Default Re: To Brake or Not to Brake?

    Quote Originally Posted by BELCHER View Post
    Need some input...

    Building a custom trike, pretty bare bones; not a VW trike either. Trying to keep it as clean as possible. So here is the question;

    Do I really need a front brake on it?


    I got dual disc brakes and wide rubber on the back. Do you think I can safely get away with not having one? Not going to be racing it or anything like that.


    Input is greatly appreciated...
    My daughter has a VW trike that came without a front brake. The rear braking is quite good and a front is not necessary for good safe stoppping. I still added the front brake just for the more braking power and when backing the front brake makes control somewhat better. Can you have a safe vehicle without the front brake yes, but more is better for brakes.
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    Check your local laws!
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    Default Re: To Brake or Not to Brake?

    That front brake has a lot of stopping power. The early choppers (see Easy Rider the movie) Didn not have them. Now that the disk is so much cleaner looking than the DRUM most use a front brake

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    YES.....Front Brakes add lots of stopping power.....more than the Rear Brakes on most Trikes because, unless it is rear-engined, there is more weight carried on the Front..."usually".....
    ..if it has WHEELS, I'm in...ThumbUp

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    Default Re: To Brake or Not to Brake?

    Thanks for the input everyone...

    I'm still on the fence. Like everything else, it will decide for itself as I go along in the build process. Never too late to add it.

    As long as the state law doesn't require it...

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    Quote Originally Posted by BELCHER View Post
    Thanks for the input everyone...

    I'm still on the fence. Like everything else, it will decide for itself as I go along in the build process. Never too late to add it.

    As long as the state law doesn't require it...
    Your state does not require a front brake per 8-1807. as long as it can meet the stopping requirements.
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    Default Re: To Brake or Not to Brake?

    I've unofficially field tested my Tri-Glides front & rear dual brakes individually and I was suprised how much more stopping power the front had over the back. Except for on snow and ice. Then I only use rear to slow down to keep steering (front too strong on those conditions and locks up). I have a 2-wheel chopper with just rear and have considered adding front many times.

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    Default Re: To Brake or Not to Brake?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bikerbozo View Post
    I've unofficially field tested my Tri-Glides front & rear dual brakes individually and I was suprised how much more stopping power the front had over the back. Except for on snow and ice. Then I only use rear to slow down to keep steering (front too strong on those conditions and locks up). I have a 2-wheel chopper with just rear and have considered adding front many times.
    Yep....I did the same tests when I first got my Gold Wing Trike....would have rather had the rears go out than the front.....
    ..if it has WHEELS, I'm in...ThumbUp

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    Default Re: To Brake or Not to Brake?

    I wouldn't own one without front brakes. Might just save your life. What front end are you using?

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    Default Re: To Brake or Not to Brake?

    Quote Originally Posted by Rsw View Post
    I wouldn't own one without front brakes. Might just save your life. What front end are you using?
    Yep...For Sure.....
    ..if it has WHEELS, I'm in...ThumbUp

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