CB brake conversion
Discussion
I'm sure this has been brought up before. Although, I am going to request some insight from those of you who are mechanically inclined. I'm restoring an amen savior with a cb750e. The bike unfortunately does not have its original rear drum wheel, but is sitting on a wheel with a disc. If you don't already know where this is going. I want to convert to rear disc brakes due to the efficient stopping power they have compaired to rear drum. What can i do to complete this conversion?
Edited by Cb750e_87 on Friday 3rd May 20:34
Welcome.
Pictures of the Amen Savior show a chop with a springer front end and plunger suspension at the rear.
Does it have a front brake? If not, you should worry about that rather than about the slightly better braking that you'd have with a rear disc.
As far as the rear brake is concerned, the original drum brake would probably be perfectly adequate, but if you want to convert to a disc you'll likely need someone with machining and welding skills and equipment.
As a first step, ask the question on a US-based custom forum such as Chop Cult.
Pictures of the Amen Savior show a chop with a springer front end and plunger suspension at the rear.
Does it have a front brake? If not, you should worry about that rather than about the slightly better braking that you'd have with a rear disc.
As far as the rear brake is concerned, the original drum brake would probably be perfectly adequate, but if you want to convert to a disc you'll likely need someone with machining and welding skills and equipment.
As a first step, ask the question on a US-based custom forum such as Chop Cult.
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