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jzemaxx · **Mechanical brakes on Emaxx? -** 02.28.2008, 07:59 PM

Has anyone added mechanical brakes to an e-maxx? I am wanting to add them since I'm running extreme high voltage setups and the controllers available I'm using are the HV110 and Hydra 240. I'm thinking the Tmaxx brakes maybe adaptable, but has anyone tried?

jnev · 02.28.2008, 08:51 PM

The T-Maxx uses a whole different transmission, so it would be very hard to adapt brakes. What you can always do is buy a T-Maxx chassis and tranny, and then just make you own motor mount (or use the Revo mount) and battery tray. That is if you're willing to go that far.

lincpimp · 02.28.2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jnev

The T-Maxx uses a whole different transmission, so it would be very hard to adapt brakes. What you can always do is buy a T-Maxx chassis and tranny, and then just make you own motor mount (or use the Revo mount) and battery tray. That is if you're willing to go that far.

I did that!

I am sure that you could adapt mech brakes, most likely to the the rear of the tranny, I will take a look at my emaxx and let you know if it looks doable.

JerryF504 · 02.29.2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jnev

The T-Maxx uses a whole different transmission, so it would be very hard to adapt brakes. What you can always do is buy a T-Maxx chassis and tranny, and then just make you own motor mount (or use the Revo mount) and battery tray. That is if you're willing to go that far.

Will the Revo mount work on a T-Maxx? I have a Sport Maxx that I was thinking about selling that needs a piston and sleeve, but I'd much rather convert it to brushless if it's not too technical.

lincpimp · 02.29.2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryF504

Will the Revo mount work on a T-Maxx? I have a Sport Maxx that I was thinking about selling that needs a piston and sleeve, but I'd much rather convert it to brushless if it's not too technical.

It will physically fit, but you need to mount the motor on the left side, viewing the truck from the rear. Plus you will need to drill some holes in the chassis to attach the rcm motor mount.

JerryF504 · 02.29.2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp

It will physically fit, but you need to mount the motor on the left side, viewing the truck from the rear. Plus you will need to drill some holes in the chassis to attach the rcm motor mount.

Gotcha, sounds easy enough. Now I have a use for that extra 9xl and MM I have.

lincpimp · 02.29.2008, 01:32 AM

You should not have any trouble with it.

If you want to mount the motor closer to the center, you will have to make a spacer that will lift the rcm mount up to clear the rear center driveshaft. I did it to the hv tmaxx that I am building here.

Should be a good project, my only issue would be battery mounting, but if you use a single pack it can go opposite the motor.