wild foamy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 hi everyone. ive had my 1990 DT50MX on the road for just about 4 weeks now, and was just wondering is there anything i can do to get more performance out of the tired old drum brakes (disk upgrades?) thanks and regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Drum brakes? Easiest thing will be to ride into a tree. At least then you know you'll stop!!! Either that, or attach a chain and anchor to the back and drop it when you need to brake...... Discs will be a very good idea. From there, adding braided brake lines and sintered pads will make you stop like a jet fighter with an arrester hook!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted November 14, 2008 Moderator Share Posted November 14, 2008 Its not worth the bother trying to find a new set of forks, a brake caliper, a new wheel with a disk and a master cylinder, you'll soo be 17 and then it's goodbye to DT50 and hello something better. Your DT50 is such a lightweight bike the drum brake should have no trouble coping, pull your front wheel off and buy some brake/clutch cleaner from your local motor shop, give the drum a good spray and wipe out, you may notice a small raised ridge that has built up on the edge of the drum, get some coarse wet/dry and remove this ridge, grease the brake camshaft and remove any excess grease...and finally buy yourself some grooved EBC shoes from Wemoto, youl be amazed how good your little drum can be, my 175 has got drums and ive never had a problem in the 25 years ive had it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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