I would like to suggest, that if you are using an aluminum brake rod, to change it back to steel. Whether you are using a hydraulic system, Bendex brake or manual disk brake system, the rods have a tendency to brake at the ends of the threads or at a very sharp bend.
Using aluminum rods is very dangerous and it is only a matter of time before they will brake.
I hope, that in the future, our tech people will not allow any kart that has these rods on the track. It is a danger to not only the driver but anyone who is on the track with them.
Rick Chapman
Aluminum Brake Rods..
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Rick Chapman
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ted johnson
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Re: Aluminum Brake Rods..
Good call, Rick! I went to 1/4 Dia. 304 stainless rod from McMaster Carr. It polishes like chrome very easily. Just make sure you get the 304, as some other alloys don't thread well. TJ
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ted johnson
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Re: Aluminum Brake Rods..
Jeff Campbell kindly pointed out to me that he'd had trouble threading 304 SST rod with a die. 303 is a better SST for machining, especially things like the 1/4-28 threads for control rods. Don't use 304 for threading unless you lathe turn the threads. Sorry if I mislead anyone. Ted