250SX rear brake upgrade,disc brake!!!!

**atc500x** · 08-19-2011, 11:56 PM

Ok,it was the last time I have problem with the brake on my SX,everytime I ride in mud or cross river,I have to clean brake,change brake,seal.....time was come for a little upgrade,with the disc brake,no more problem!!! I will convert the front with a 200x for the disc brake too.

hummmmm....I can attach picture,Did there is a problem with picture upload on the furom or it's my computer?

**three_wheelin45** · 08-20-2011, 12:12 AM

I hate drum brakes with a passion, there lil bitches!!

**atc500x** · 08-20-2011, 12:47 AM

**aldochina** · 08-20-2011, 01:15 AM

cool stuff man! is that something you made?? the piece that attatches to the hub?? could be a demand for such a conversion!! i am def interested in some details!!

**Xpress** · 08-20-2011, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by three_wheelin45

I hate drum brakes with a passion, there lil bitches!!

x2. And when they wear out they SQUEAL!!!!!

**dcreel** · 08-20-2011, 01:34 AM

Very nice work.. Definitely one of the better upgrades..

**atc500x** · 08-20-2011, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by aldochina

cool stuff man! is that something you made?? the piece that attatches to the hub?? could be a demand for such a conversion!! i am def interested in some details!!

Yes I built all parts,easy to do when you find the right parts like the hub and disc.The caliper is a twin piston from a yamaha yz125.I have check to use a caliper from a 200x to keep the park brake(most original as possible),but the double piston will be better when I tow a trailer.
You need a old backing plate to keep only the bearing holder,cut all around the holder to remove the plate(thanks to my new milling),install longer stud and youre done.

I have now only to install the master cylinder,probably this weekend and will take more pictures!

**dougspcs** · 08-20-2011, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by atc500x

Yes I built all parts,easy to do when you find the right parts like the hub and disc.The caliper is a twin piston from a yamaha yz125.I have check to use a caliper from a 200x to keep the park brake(most original as possible),but the double piston will be better when I tow a trailer.
You need a old backing plate to keep only the bearing holder,cut all around the holder to remove the plate(thanks to my new milling),install longer stud and youre done.

I have now only to install the master cylinder,probably this weekend and will take more pictures!

Damn 'ATC500x' you got skills..really nice job.

I guess I'm going to be the contrary here cause I prefer my drum brakes!! I mean the discs are great an all, love them on my 350x, but being as all the parts are exposed they get trashed when riding on the really muddy trails. I ripped up a brand new set of rear pads a couple of months ago in about 3-4 hours heavy riding in the really thick stuff..

At least the drums keeps most of the crap out..I tear down the brakes at the end of ever season, clean, lube and deglaze the drums.

I love my BRs and SX when I am going for a serious mud bath..the shaft drive and drum brakes ensure that all I will have to do when I get back is give them a really good cleaning when I'm done..not tear it down and rebuild stuff.

**three_wheelin45** · 08-20-2011, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by dougspcs

Damn 'ATC500x' you got skills..really nice job.

I guess I'm going to be the contrary here cause I prefer my drum brakes!! I mean the discs are great an all, love them on my 350x, but being as all the parts are exposed they get trashed when riding on the really muddy trails. I ripped up a brand new set of rear pads a couple of months ago in about 3-4 hours heavy riding in the really thick stuff..

At least the drums keeps most of the crap out..I tear down the brakes at the end of ever season, clean, lube and deglaze the drums.

I love my BRs and SX when I am going for a serious mud bath..the shaft drive and drum brakes ensure that all I will have to do when I get back is give them a really good cleaning when I'm done..not tear it down and rebuild stuff.

Well you have a point, thats how I lost my front brakes on my 200x. Mud gummed them all up and ate my pads to shiet!! but all in all I love disc brakes alot more.

**fabiodriven** · 08-20-2011, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by dougspcs

Damn 'ATC500x' you got skills..really nice job.

Look up some of his other threads. This guy is one of my favorite fabricators on this site. He pulls off some amazing shnit.

**Thorpe** · 08-20-2011, 02:37 PM

OOOHHH... I got a chubby!! Please tell me you are gonna start selling these in a kit form!! I have an ES and SX that could you one of these systems! Very nice work!

**hillbilly 200x** · 08-20-2011, 02:54 PM

^^ I would be in for one to!!

**Thorpe** · 08-20-2011, 06:52 PM

I keep coming back to look at those pics! Man, thats cool!

**hillbilly 200x** · 08-20-2011, 07:16 PM

This really sweet it would also allow you to use a diffenert rim to?

**atc500x** · 08-20-2011, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by hillbilly 200x

This really sweet it would also allow you to use a diffenert rim to?

For now my SX is on 9 inch ES wheel,I will check but I'm pretty sure the 200x wheel will fit

Thanks for the comment,I will complete the setup tomorrow and test it.

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