HOW TO SET UP CABLE FRONT BRAKES

[MARLEY76]

hi guys anyone know how to set up front cable brakes. ive a fg clone .... cant seem to get them to bite n stop the wheels ..any step / step intructions or pictures of it being done.. apprecite it guys.. thanks

 

[atom3624]

Very simply:

1. Servo must be mounted on a solid platform - some plates bend easily.
2. Servo must be strong.
3. BYPASS the Rx and get a direct power supply to the servo if necessary.
4. Ensure the brakes / cables operate properly.
5. Ensure the top and bottom bolts are even - not diagonal (bias top or bottom of pad).
6. Ensure disc is straight and true - no wobbles.
7. Tighten little-by-little with servo at zero / rest point until pad just holds.
8. Loosen 'a fraction' - remember throttle works against the brake so a little 'drag brake' might be a nice idea.

Enjoy.

YOU WILL need to adjust regularly, as the pads wear.

Al.

 

[MARLEY76]

nice one atom3624. nice clear intructions . didnt realise till after i posted this post. that its sort of been coverd several times before on here.tbh my servo isnt the best for front brakes. ive a savox 40g on steering and hitech 645mg on throttle/brake .. so going to order a hitech 645mg for the front brakes after xmas. thanks for your time to write down this . and merry xmas m8 have a nice one ...

 

[atom3624]

No worries and likewise!!
I remember setting up my MT - not the easiest but once you get it sorted, you have it sorted - if you know what I mean.
Some replace the rear diff brake with the optional hydro - on offer from time-to-time at Hobbythek - normally drop the price quite a lot so worth looking out for.

Al.

 

[Benjamin]

Additional question. How important are the C clips that are supposed to be fitted in the slot of the alloy wheel hub thingy. My logic is that the disk is already held in place within the caliper s there is no where that it could come out however with that clip in place “maybe” the disk run more “true”?
But for the hell of me I can’t get them on and no I don’t have a sir clip pliers.
Cheers

 

[atom3624]

You should have the squares with the indents for the C-clips and whilst the calipers might align the discs to some extent, they don't 'float' like 1:1 discs do - yes they are important but it may need you to change the wheel squares for ones with the indents in if you don't have them.

Al.

 

[Benjamin]

All ways in the ball AL. Yes I have the squares with the indents. I just don’t know how to get them on without purchasing a C plyers

 

[atom3624]

Guess what? ....
Get them (circlip pliers) - they're quite cheap anyway and surprisingly useful at odd times!!
Can be forced on without, but the clips can 'ping' as well!!

Your call mate.

Al.