Any Motor-Heads in here? (1 Viewer)

[nosubstitute959]

I'm currently on a project to build an off-road vehicle and I'm responsible for the braking system. I was wondering if anyone could help me find catalogs to select brake parts from as I've only found one company's catalog online. Also, if someone could point me towards certain brands which are cost-efficient, that would be greatly appreciated.

To give you an idea on the parts I'm looking for, here's a list:

1-Single-piston master cylinders (No power assist)
2-Brake lines
3-Dust boots
4-Pedal Assembly
5-Push-rods
6-Disc brake calipers

The vehicle weight should be around 750 lb (loaded).


I hope one of you out there is a motor-head. Thanks in advance.

 

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[ßöмßäяðîëя]

Just go with Brembo.

 

[Layce Erayce]

Im a bit of a "motor-head"(?) but Ive never assembled from the ground-up like that. Do a google and visit your garage.

 

[Azzurri7]

Are you gonna do it on your own?

 

[nosubstitute959]

++ [ originally posted by DukeVonEggwaffle? ] ++
visit your garage.

Meaning what?

 

[nosubstitute959]

++ [ originally posted by azzurri7 ] ++
Are you gonna do it on your own?

That's the plan.

 

[ßöмßäяðîëя]

++ [ originally posted by nosubstitute959 ] ++


Meaning what?

Your local engine/car modification garage.

 

[Elnur_E65]

I've always closely examined to what mechanics do to my car.

But creating something from scratch... too complicated.

I'd rather have a beer (or even two)

 

[Layce Erayce]

elnur its a great idea to make friends with the mechanics who work at the garage.

go and ask them about the parts for a brake system.
google or the library might help you out too.

 

[Layce Erayce]

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/master-brake.htm

 

[ßöмßäяðîëя]

++ [ originally posted by Elnur_E65 ] ++
I've always closely examined to what mechanics do to my car.

But creating something from scratch... too complicated.

I'd rather have a beer (or even two)

I'll take a case.

 

[Elnur_E65]

++ [ originally posted by DukeVonEggwaffle? ] ++
elnur its a great idea to make friends with the mechanics who work at the garage.

My mechanics have always been my best buddies. All of my friends were going to the same shop, so I would often go there when I have time just to hang out, listen to the rumors and talk to the mechanics and other clients.

 

[ßöмßäяðîëя]

I re-built a 99 BMW M3 motor, if that counts me as a mechanic.

 

[nosubstitute959]

++ [ originally posted by DukeVonEggwaffle? ] ++
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/master-brake.htm

You know that was my first source.


I've learned a good bit of it now and have the whole system planned. I've also found a couple of catalogs and possibly a sponsor that might donate all the components. The hard part now is putting it together.....I guess I'll just have to learn from my mistakes.

 

[Elnur_E65]

++ [ originally posted by Bürke ] ++
I re-built a 99 BMW M3 motor, if that counts me as a mechanic.

You rebuilt the entire motor? How long did it take you?

What do you do in general?

 

[GRK]

Well, I have a car. Does that count?

 

[nosubstitute959]

Here are pics of the complete vehicle. It was built by me and 6 other group members for our senior design project:

Solidworks model of the vehicle

 

[nosubstitute959]

Braking System during construction

 

[nosubstitute959]

Actual Vehicle front

 

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