gfxgfx
 
logo
 
gfx gfx
gfx
975810 Posts in 138943 Topics by 6371 Members - Latest Member: Robertflamn November 28, 2024, 06:51 AM
*
gfx* Home | Portal | Forum | Merchandise | Help | Login | Register | gfx
gfx
RADBMX.CO.UK  |  Technical & Reference Section  |  Tech and Restoration  |  pitbull brake
gfx
gfxgfx
 

Author Topic: pitbull brake  (Read 740 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Gary72

  • Site Supporter
  • BMX Nerd
  • *
  • Posts: 4218
  • Rated:
pitbull brake
« on: December 30, 2007, 11:35 PM »
just got one of these dont know if it's a 1 or 2, is it possible to strip and clean or re-paint, read some where about a brake with loads of bearings that fall out if you pull them apart, if anyone has any set-up diagrams that would be helpful too.
Seen some where a seat clamp with a built in cable guide thingy is that ness. or is that on a different version?????

cheers
Gary

Offline RATTY

  • Double Flip Whip
  • ***********
  • Posts: 6066
  • Rated:
Re: pitbull brake
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2007, 10:59 AM »
sell it and get a real brake mate
A long time ago, in a land far away!

Offline kdw712

  • 900 Air
  • ********
  • Posts: 3358
    • kdw712 bmx adventures in old school
  • Rated:
Re: pitbull brake
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2007, 11:13 AM »
Ignore the rat   ::)  :LolLolLolLol:

they're great brakes

the BOA has a million tiny ball bearings so your safe there

the mk 1 pitbull has a single bolt to mount on to a regular OS brake fitment
the seat post thing gets used a lot cos the PB is a centre cable route

bolt it on and use a decent cable and if you can a sprung lever



cheers Kev
{ wanted : "Red Haro Handle" brake lever link to my trade post }

Offline OrgasmDonor

  • Berm Worm
  • ***********
  • Posts: 12037
  • I got the sauce for beef butterflies
  • Rated:
Re: pitbull brake
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2007, 11:22 AM »
the pitbull 2 fits exactly the same as a 1 but different design, when fitting it put a spring between the cam plate n the adjuster, this helps the brake return and feel smoother, ive done it to mt pitbull 1 and also on both these pitbull 2's




once you get the stretch outa the cable these brakes work amazin :daumenhoch:
« Last Edit: December 31, 2007, 11:26 AM by OrgasmDonor »

Offline Gary72

  • Site Supporter
  • BMX Nerd
  • *
  • Posts: 4218
  • Rated:
Re: pitbull brake
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2007, 12:14 PM »
Cheers guys, cant see the pictures as I'm at work. Plan on using a new linear cable.

I always ignore the RAT. >:D

Offline kdw712

  • 900 Air
  • ********
  • Posts: 3358
    • kdw712 bmx adventures in old school
  • Rated:
Re: pitbull brake
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2007, 01:05 PM »
i got a slick linear cable as well
no stretchy-ness there 

didn't know the 2's fitted the same way
not seen one up close
T1000's  :smitten:

i didn't use the cable locator that came with the brake prefered the posi stop
hence no spring for me  :(

thats the only weak point with PB's  the return of the cam after braking
make sure its clean and greased in its tracks
the springs will def help as would a sprung lever - all help it go back

 :daumenhoch:

these and BOAs are my fav OS brakes - cos they work  :daumenhoch:
cheers Kev
{ wanted : "Red Haro Handle" brake lever link to my trade post }

Offline Gary72

  • Site Supporter
  • BMX Nerd
  • *
  • Posts: 4218
  • Rated:
Re: pitbull brake
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2008, 07:39 PM »
I need to get a spring, had trouble with the return when racing, a quick squirt of wd40 did the trick but it was muddy :LolLolLolLol:




Offline kdw712

  • 900 Air
  • ********
  • Posts: 3358
    • kdw712 bmx adventures in old school
  • Rated:
Re: pitbull brake
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2008, 10:02 PM »
LOL

think you may need a shock absorber spring in there  :shocked:
cheers Kev
{ wanted : "Red Haro Handle" brake lever link to my trade post }

RADBMX.CO.UK  |  Technical & Reference Section  |  Tech and Restoration  |  pitbull brake
 

gfxgfx
gfx gfx
Powered by MySQL Powered by PHP Valid XHTML 1.0! Valid CSS!
SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal