CRF50 Disc brake conversion

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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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CRF50 Disc brake conversion

Any1 wanna break down what i need to transform my front from drums to disk? like parts i need etc?
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

This may sound a little anti-honda but, I got my stuff from partsforscooters.com for around 80 bucks. Get the front wheel with disk attached then the caliper and master cylinder come all together. I did have to weld some home made brackets on but it works sweet. I will try to get some pics of it.
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

My disc brake set up is chinese and I got it to work. It's just been a bitch to get it dialed in. I think I need to bleed it.
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

So they got disc brake conversions for around 80? and what setups work with stock forks?
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

The fork set up is the hard part. I was able to find some brackets that worked and weld it directly to the fork tube. They sell fork tubes too but I havent tried them. If you are going to do that be sure to get some new fork bushings, I know the ones they give you suck. I have some bushings from 50stunt and they are great.

My brake was soft too for awhile. I bled it then just gave it some time. After a few rides it was good.

Before you go through all that work you may want to try the brake mod posted on here, everyone says it works good.
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

will do, i really kinda want discs for better endos
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

i am having a ploblem clearing the rotor bolts they catch, the simple things always give me the most ploblems.....
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

Add a couple extra washers and your good. I have a nut and a few washers. I have to work late but I'll try to get a pic yet today.
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 04:29 AM
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

Originally Posted by Mo-Physco
Before you go through all that work you may want to try the brake mod posted on here, everyone says it works good.
That and/or get a longer brake arm.
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

yeah but if im gunna spend the money ot get a longer brake arm (39.99) why not spend the other 40 and get the disc brake conversion?
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

its not as simple as it sounds for the conversion. besides that the extended arm works well and then it becomes more about technique and entry speed then brute breaking power
Old Mar 27, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

Well looks like im off to order a brake arm lol
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

Originally Posted by ChrisG8589
yeah but if im gunna spend the money ot get a longer brake arm (39.99) why not spend the other 40 and get the disc brake conversion?
I've seen them cheaper somewhere. I just can't remember....
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

when converting to hydraulic front disc brakes usually the best way to go is get a full front end.

I did an ebay knock off conversion for like 200 bucks for my 50 and it worked great for like 3 years... the person i sold the 50 to is still using the front end and it's goin good.

The only kit i know of that will use stock hub and stock forks is Storm Cycles kit... they sell for 185 bucks new, or at least they did when they came out. Thats how much i paid for the kit.

I still have the kit, i took it off after i got a hydraulic setup. I will sell it cheap.. Forgot i had it actually
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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Re: CRF50 Disc brake conversion

How much u looking to get for the setup? and what size rim is it?
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