HOW TO INSTALL FRONT BRAKES ON COLEMAN CT200U , CT200U-EX , AND BT200X MINI BIKES 

Bob's Barn Workshop yeah that setup would probably work better.

Anthony Shelton I see a small mechanical disc brake kit for $25. It will need more complex mounting bracket but no need to replace the front wheel. I’ll have to weld a mounting flange on the wheel for the disc, but I love a challenge!

Bob's Barn Workshop just make sure you don’t have a lot of runout when you welding them mounting flange, though you Can always shim the disc later if need be.

Anthony Shelton yeah it will require some careful alignment for sure!

I think the cable will vary with each bike. When I swapped forks the handle bars become to short on a ct200u. After this video I got taller handlebars (9” tall) to bring it back to original height. This made the cable a little more better looking. Still gonna shorten it when I get a chance I believe.

Yeah, I'll get it for you later today.

Awesome thank you, subbed btw.

Anthony Burgess I got 8 5/8”. Hard to really measure so I had to use to framing squares to get around the tire

Thanks so much. Anything over 8” will work so even if you were off by a little it seems like I’ll be ok. Thanks for checking for me. I appreciate it.

That was already done prior to this mod: CT200u BT200X Squealing Brakes Fix (Upgrade, Replace, Adjust) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Kel5C3V2Tck.html

Thanks. Yeah I was actually really quite surprised myself on how simple/easy it was.

I followed your video step-by-step and it works perfect

Been working great! Almost necessary once you get the bike moving faster than factory speed.

@@TheVintageEngineer Thank you, I bought the rear hub and drum assembly about 60 bucks, and there are no disc brake conversion kits made for the BT200X, if there were would be like $150.00. So far this modified front drum brake is working out great! I upgraded to a 224 PREDATOR and did a MOD2 CAM upgrade now getting 57 MPH and braking on just a rear tire is an accident waiting to happen. Again great video!.

I do. I live in Birmingham, AL area. Not big on shipping but if you are nearby I might let it go.

@@TheVintageEngineer I'm about an hour away from b'ham & would be interested in buying the frame if you haven't already made a deal on it. I've got the same model bike with significant frame damage & it would save time just to swap parts over. If you could share some contact info, I'd like to see if we can work out a deal...

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I think it was only 3/4” actually.

@NubsWithGuns you've revealed two things with this comment. #1 you have no idea what you're talking about. #2 you definitely can't ride for shit.

Peter K. @3:35 The ear of the drum housing will hit the nut of the u bolt if it was in line with it.

@@TheVintageEngineer Thanks Anthony!

Nope and probably better as force will be applied to back of fork instead of pulling away from it. I think I originally did it this way to match the back is all.

@@TheVintageEngineer Sweet, thanks for the reply, dig the channel!

Nate's Vlogs goto their Instagram page. They will be releasing a kit soon.

You ever play around with those foot pegs? A foot brake is not a wise choice for these bikes.

@0:27

Some Chinese one. Came with the parts bike so I don’t know brand or anything.

Quincy Allen anchor?

@@TheVintageEngineer i met the iron piece

Quincy Allen maybe 3 1/2 or 4”

@@TheVintageEngineer thanks

I really appreciate it Man

I bought some taller handle bars to bring the height up to the stock height, so much better.

@@TheVintageEngineer I'm a 6 ft 220 pounder myself and I saw that issue as soon as I realized the B200x and CT200EX had a completely different approach angle than the ct200u. I considered this modification but am just going with a Trail Master 200 for my a suspension build. For heavy riders the EX and BX are far too prone to wheelie due to the cantilevered seat design.

fatbuddycat I sat on an EX at tractor supply and I absolutely hated it. The TM 200 is a nice bike, just make sure you change out the like 38 tooth rear sprocket to a bigger one because that is way too tall of a gear for trails.

@@TheVintageEngineer What sprocket do you have on your ct200u? I have some serious engine things going on in mine and it honks with the stock sprocket. Torque/speed differences worth it? I'm running a TAV 30.

fatbuddycat I have a 72t rear and I switch between 8 and 10 up front.