TonysScrews

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Ditch the pads and run just the metal calipers on Thunder Tiger option discs (Part # PD1861). You can also use the o-ring trick I got from Ralph Walters of Innovative Design to get the brakes even better. Just use a thin o-ring (like the one from a carb insert) and put them in between the pads, wrap around the center diff mount and then attach to the back of the brake screws poking out the back (use screws long enough so they poke out about 2.0mm). You'll be able to adjust less play out of the brakes so they are much more responsive plus they won't drag. Finally, you can very carefully cut cross hairs on the TTR discs like a tic-tac-toe board (#) using a hacksaw blade. Just make sure the blade is flush and barely cut into the ceramic material on both sides of the discs. The brakes will never feel better

slow coach

Tony is that idea with the o rings just to hold the back pad tight to the center mount ?? what about a small o ring between the pads

Starter box

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Hi Tony,

Thanks a lot for your tips! A friend from the race track told me that you want to dremel little cutouts for the dogbone pins?

Thanks,
Frank

Vsfriedmugan

i use these and they work really well


http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=1037

TonysScrews

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Yes the o-ring wrapped around the diff mount holds the inside pad tight against the center mount. Using just a small o-ring between the pads doesn't work so well. You need to have play so the disc spins freely but the inside pad needs to be tight so the brakes don't drag as you work the throttle.

ezveedub

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I guess spreader springs don't work between the plates?

TonysScrews

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Some guys use the small springs but I never really cared for them. With the o-ring, one caliper is tight while the other is loose. I like having the outside caliper free. I adjust the brake screw so I have enough play that the disc is free and the brakes don't drag. With the spring there is a load on both calipers so neither is free. The o-rings will last an entire season too .

TonysScrews

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Here is an old pic I have from Ralph of his center diff with the o-rings wrapped around the center diff carrier for anyone reading this that needs to see a picture.

ezveedub

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I never seemed to have any issues with the stock brakes, both buggy or truggy. My truggy will pull an "end-o" at the end of the straight you get on the brakes fully. Never faded either. Then again, I don't use the Mugen linkages or the fuel tubes on the brake rods either.

slow coach

Tony are the electrical terminals to stop the brakes coming back to far and binding on throttle

Integra

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GOOD eye....i didnt see that till u mentioned it and that appears what he's done.....Looks pretty trick tony...what's up with the ball style chassy braces. ?

revo61

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What are you guys using for throttle return springs?

Integra

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a throttle return Band....u can get em at like walmart or w/e in the Hair n accessories isle....they come in a couple differnt sizes...and if u OVERSTRETCH them....they will have a little less pull.

Integra

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revo61

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Do you have a picture of this?