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 Posted: Sat Aug 26th, 2017 10:46 pm
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Doug Tenney

 

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Mana: 
 There is one thing you should use that welder for: attaching a bracket for a brake master cylinder.

You (and your son) will be immeasurably happier with a hydraulic disk brake kit than any band or drum brake.*

Given that you're starting from scratch with your rear axle, and you can handle some fabricating & welding, it's a "no-brainer."

https://cometkartsales.com/MCP-Rear-Brake-Kit.html

When we were getting started, we pored over the photos on the REAR site for how the stuff is supposed to look when it's all put together.  http://rearenginekarts.com/
[The annual event is happening next weekend; can you slip away to Fremont Ohio??  You will be "Dad of the year"!]



* In the 60's the drum brakes were made by Bendix and they weren't bad; would be fine for your application.  However, the scuttlebutt on Azusa's reproductions has not been favorable.
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