05-15-2018, 08:17 PM
i use drum brakes all the time.
they typically never heat up but i rarely touch the brake.
i've noticed brake issues usually chase the guys who are used to modern karts and modern kart braking patterns.
the older rears depended more on setting up a drift and tire scrub in the corner.
modern karts brake away the speed before the corner and drive through the corners.
regardless,
if you are having fade issues you absolutely should consider upgrading the brakes as ted suggests.
while i don't use mine much they absolutely need to work.
in emergencies like brake checks sudden accident where everyone needs to slow down or stop they gotta work.
replacing drums with juice brakes and disk is a good option.
d
they typically never heat up but i rarely touch the brake.
i've noticed brake issues usually chase the guys who are used to modern karts and modern kart braking patterns.
the older rears depended more on setting up a drift and tire scrub in the corner.
modern karts brake away the speed before the corner and drive through the corners.
regardless,
if you are having fade issues you absolutely should consider upgrading the brakes as ted suggests.
while i don't use mine much they absolutely need to work.
in emergencies like brake checks sudden accident where everyone needs to slow down or stop they gotta work.
replacing drums with juice brakes and disk is a good option.
d
Dave L.