I installed a disk brake on the rear wheel as an emergency and parking brake. Because it’s hydraulic I couldn’t use the original Heinkel ratcheting lever, so I installed a…MoreEmergency Brake Improvement
I’ve adapted a Heinkel disk brake to the Heinkel Kabine EV build. I’ll use it as a parking brake to start. If it performs well I will design a way…MoreWho would have thought- a Heinkel disk brake!
Adjustments are the final step in having better brakes. We’ll start with bleeding the brakes and wrap up with adjustments. If you’ve installed a new master cylinder or wheel cylinders…MoreHeinkel Brake System Part 5- Adjustments
Now that you’ve inspected and rebuilt items as needed, it’s time to put your Heinkel / Trojan brakes back together. This part is easy, especially if you work slowly and…MoreHeinkel Brake System Part 4- Reassembly
Heinkel Kabine Master Cylinder The master cylinder is the heart of your brake system. It contains the fluid reservoir and various seals and valves that push the fluid to stop…MoreHeinkel Brake System Part 3- The Master Cylinder
After riding in another Heinkel with excellent stopping power, and surviving a harrowing malfunction (entirely of my own doing) I decided to spend some time thoroughly inspecting and overhauling my…MoreHeinkel Brake System- Inspecting and Testing
