5. BRAKES 5.1 Brakes must be foot operated and provide efficient braking to at least the two rear wheels. Where there is free play at the ends of the axle keys a hose clamp or other positive mechanical method of key retention is required. All exposed brake pad mounting bolts must be drilled and lock wired. 5.2 Dual circuit brakes on all four wheels are compulsory for all Gearbox class karts (refer section 9.3). 5.3 Brake cables, of multi-strand steel wire, must be of at least 2.25mm diameter. Cables must be fastened by a machine swage or by positive clamps which do not cut into the cable. Clamps must contact both main strand and return strand in two places at each end. Electrical connectors or similar devices are not permitted. 5.4 Brake rods must be of at least 6mm diameter, of solid steel. It is recommended that a secondary actuating method be securely fitted which shall operate the brake master cylinder/s in the event of the detachment or failure of the primary link component/s fitted between the pedal assembly and the brake master cylinder/s assembly. 5.5 Brake hoses, lines and fittings are to be of suitable pressure line materials designed specifically for hydraulic use. Brake lines shall be connected to components and fittings using male type supporting connections. The use of female type compression olive fittings alone is prohibited. 5.6 Brake caliper and master cylinder mounting bolts must be of high-tensile steel, and must be drilled and lock wired, or be secured by self locking nuts. 5.7 The use of carbon fibre disc rotors in Superkart racing is prohibited.
3.3 Hand controls for the operation of the throttle and brakes are subject to the approval of the CAMS Technical Department. Such controls shall be identified in the kart’s Log Book. These controls shall only be permitted for use by Competitors with individual disabilities.
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Re: Hand brakes for 125 GB/ Stock Honda?
5. BRAKES
5.1 Brakes must be foot operated and provide efficient braking to at least the two rear wheels. Where there is free play at the ends of the axle keys a hose clamp or other positive mechanical method of key retention is required. All exposed brake pad mounting bolts must be drilled and lock wired.
5.2 Dual circuit brakes on all four wheels are compulsory for all Gearbox class karts (refer section 9.3).
5.3 Brake cables, of multi-strand steel wire, must be of at least 2.25mm diameter. Cables must be fastened by a machine swage or by positive clamps which do not cut into the cable. Clamps must contact both main strand and return strand in two places at each end. Electrical connectors or similar devices are not permitted.
5.4 Brake rods must be of at least 6mm diameter, of solid steel. It is recommended that a secondary actuating method be securely fitted which shall operate the brake master cylinder/s in the event of the detachment or failure of the primary link component/s fitted between the pedal assembly and the brake master cylinder/s assembly.
5.5 Brake hoses, lines and fittings are to be of suitable pressure line materials designed specifically for hydraulic use. Brake lines shall be connected to components and fittings using male type supporting connections. The use of female type compression olive fittings alone is prohibited.
5.6 Brake caliper and master cylinder mounting bolts must be of high-tensile steel, and must be drilled and lock wired, or be secured by self locking nuts.
5.7 The use of carbon fibre disc rotors in Superkart racing is prohibited.
3.3 Hand controls for the operation of the throttle and brakes are subject to the approval of the CAMS Technical Department. Such controls shall be identified in the kart’s Log Book. These controls shall only be permitted for use by Competitors with individual disabilities.
The complete regs can be found here:
http://www.superkartsvictoria.com/downloads.html
Re: Hand brakes for 125 GB/ Stock Honda?
I guess it's a no then!
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