Adjusting the CSC park brake

[Australian Triker 2023]

Aussie Triker

That’s great information Mr. A Triker. When I take my trike back to CSC this spring to readjust the brake, I’m going to bring this info up to them.

No worries at all. I have since put light springs onto the two bolts that secure the pads to keep them apart from the disc. A very tricky job to find two srings that will suit and can be helpful if you have a friend to help you. They now don't touch as a chalk test proved. I will however put the Billet brake on as well as it is way too easy to release that park brake.

If the park brake was operated on the rear calipers CSC could develop a park brake similar to the Kia Sorento which is electric and lets go when put into reverse or drive. ( just a thought, maybe too expensive to charge owners).

Aussie Triker

 

[NJMike]

Very interesting, mate. I mentioned adding springs already to Eddie (ironhorse54). I would be very interested in seeing how you did that.

NJMike

 

[Ironhorse54]

We have DCT models which are automatics. Therefore, you cannot leave it in gear. It automatically defaults to neutral when you cut the bike off. That’s why we are concerned about the parking brake issue.

 

[Australian Triker 2023]

Australian Triker

Hi Iron Horse,

Since my last typing I have purchased the bullett handbrake and fitted it to my 2022 Trike. This is a good piece of works very easy to fit and apply. Attached is a 2 photos, one engaged in the in position and the other with disengaged. This, system gives a rock solid brake as a main source or, in addition to the current handbrake. It is so well hidden that no one would know it was there unless you pointed it out to them.

The business has a video of how to put it on and operate it.



This is mine fitted today.

Good luck,

Australian Triker

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[Jack Klarich]

Hi Iron Horse,

Since my last typing I have purchased the bullett handbrake and fitted it to my 2022 Trike. This is a good piece of works very easy to fit and apply. Attached is a 2 photos, one engaged in the in position and the other with disengaged. This, system gives a rock solid brake as a main source or, in addition to the current handbrake. It is so well hidden that no one would know it was there unless you pointed it out to them.

The business has a video of how to put it on and operate it.

View attachment 116839View attachment 116840

This is mine fitted today.

Good luck,

Australian Triker

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Hi Iron Horse,

Since my last typing I have purchased the bullett handbrake and fitted it to my 2022 Trike. This is a good piece of works very easy to fit and apply. Attached are 2 photos, one engaged in the in position and the other with disengaged. This, system gives a rock solid brake as a main source or, in addition to the current handbrake. It is so well hidden that no one would know it was there unless you pointed it out to them.

The business has a video of how to put it on and operate it.

View attachment 116839View attachment 116840

This is mine fitted today.

Good luck,

Australian Triker

Good product and a wise choice

 

[Ironhorse54]

Thanks for the info and pictures. I have watched a video and it looks very simple to install. I will be taking my trip to CSC this spring for another adjustment. If it doesn’t last long, I will seriously consider putting on this bullet brake.

 

[NJMike]

Me too

 

[cScjhb]

My CSC didn't have a parking brake. I added a Bullet Brake and liked it a lot. Simple, very effective, and only takes a couple minutes to install. And, no future adjustments needed...... ever! Even if I did have a parking brake, I think I would add the Bullet. No way can you ride off with it engaged..... Jim

 

[NJMike]

Eddie (ironhorse54) and I took our trikes to CSC today and they readjusted our park brakes at no cost! If you’re out there and debating about which trike conversion company to go with, I’m saying that the CSC customer service is the best out there!