-= Li'l Red =-

@MightyRaze dang that stinks. I was just curious because I remember seeing a pond or something in a video of kal-El.

@Hillbilly Offroading That's my wife's parents property.  Very limited area to play.  It's some of where I did some pix, video of Kal due to all the flooding we had that year.

Little more brake work.

Ooo, getting fancy now!

Yeppers!

I think it is complete.  In the future I would like a heavier cable, but I think this one will work fine for now!





This setup would work great for a gas pedal too!  Very pleased with the pedal.

Awesome job Mighty! That should be a super reliable setup!

I see the stock brakes on the trans still, are you going to maybe keep them for a parking brake or something?

Yes, that is the plan.  I wanted the secondary brake as an "OH $H!+" brake.

Red is back on 4s.  Push test was highly successful in stopping the tractor.  After work, I will try a riding stop.

Didn't start it up, but did a weighted push test and the bike cable used was a "bust" literally! I found a very adjustable cable for the brake drum band for Go Karts. Soon as that comes in, I will give it another go. I like the adjust-ability of it.

I'll see about an update video when I get complete.

I seem to need those cable operated controls on my builds. Usually pretty weak, when you get new ones. So I went to Home depot to look at the parts to make my own. I choose the 1/16 inch cable role and was like $10 I think, for 25 feet. I couldn't decide on what to use for the cover of the cable so I grabbed a role of the clear tubing. Might work ok. I figure the cable will eventually cut through the tubing, LOL, but would look cool until it does. As for the ends, is just a piece of solder in a simple mold made from a steel bolt. I figure I spent $25 on the supplies and can make like 3 or 4 control cables with the stuff. Just a thought that popped in my head and figured I'd share.

I haven't got it in yet, but the pix look like it could be 4x as big around.  I will need a minor mod to the pedal for connection.

I really like that brake and bumper setup, actually I really like all the work you’ve done on this thing lately, looking forward to seeing it on the trail one day

Thank you @Creepycrawler, to bad it's a thousand miles to Ohio for me. We use to come up every year to visit my wife's grandmother till she passed on two years ago. Use to drive by @Stretch44875 and @TheRainbowBoxer  stomping grounds when we were up. Never knew.  My wife  and I would like to vacation around Haspin time with a few days stop at Haspin this year. That is dependant upon my wife's parents getting back from Utah for a memorial as we take care of their animals and chickens etc.

One more minor mod.  Due to the bigger tires, grabbing the fender is no longer an option.

Put some fender handles on.

Ah yeah. I did that on mine a little while back. I didn't use it very often... Kept going for the mud flap.

Looking great Mighty. I like your brake. I've never had good luck with cables on brakes, i prefer a solid linkage as that's unlikely to break or mess up. Although I'm stopping 500lb tanks and not lighter Murrays, lol. You've really improved a lot as a fabricator in the time you've been on here. Good job on that.

Thanks @RichieRichOverdrive , I will have to say the ol widebody is starting to get a bit heavy. That's the main reason for the additional brake.

@MightyRaze
do you have the links for all the parts you used for your steering?
and what page did you post the majority of your brake and steering setup at??

Far as steering, I used my existing steering wheel and steering shaft,

I used a universal u joint shaft from existing shaft

https://www.bmikarts.com/Universal-U-Joint-for-CUV_p_1455.html

to a yerfdog rack and pinion.  (They have been out of stock since last summer)

https://www.bmikarts.com/Rack-Pinion-with-Rod-Ends-for-Yerf-Dog-Spiderbox-Go-Karts_p_1456.html

I modified the ends of that, shortened and replaced with heim joints, much like

https://www.bmikarts.com/Aircraft-Female-Tie-Rod-End-38-24-_p_1480.html

Far as brakes go, current brake cable that I am hooking up.

https://www.bmikarts.com/Brake-Cable--38-_p_2981.html

(apparently the 1/2 barrel and 2 1/4 bolts are not included, I have a service ticket in with them on that.)

I also bought a 4 1/2 brake drum brake band for my 1" axle from Ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/323984636289 (current link, may die when out of stock)

Most everything else I build it custom for myself.


EDIT: I get a lot of my metals from Tractor Supply.

holy CRAP......

thank you sooooooo much for taking the time to do this for me.
you have NO idea how thankful i am....    

MightyRaze wrote:

I haven't got it in yet, but the pix look like it could be 4x as big around.  I will need a minor mod to the pedal for connection.

New cable installed. Appears to be working fine. Will test either tomorrow or this weekend if not raining.

so what you top out at..... :big grin:

Not sure, If I had to guess, 25-27?

noice

She's working, needs adjustment now that it is stretched a little bit. With both brakes, she'll lock up from top speed. Woot!

Looking at Li'l Red in the garage, I realized a quick mod that is LOOOONNGG overdue. I finally made a pull start. Haven't got a chance to try it yet.