Honda Dio/GyroRear Disk Brakes

[ThaiGyro]

Hey all...I am trying to find information regarding mid '80s Dio, or actually any Honda that formerly had drum brakes and went to disks...either Honda OEM or aftermarket.  I have seen Dio Sk50's with disk brakes on both ends, but not sure what year/model.

Secondly, I wonder how many similarities between Ruckus brake hardware and Dio?  Part number are different, but sizes look close.

I have an '84 Honda Gyro Up that has two very horrible drums in back. (It's a 3-wheeler)  The Dio has the same drum on early models, and it is the same as the Gyro Up, X, and Canopy.

I am just trying to have fun upgrading everything, but really do not need much stopping power.  I used Fred Flintstone brakes the first few days I Owned this, with no real problems...but dual disk rear wheels would be nice!

Specifically:

• Shaft and spline dimension
• Axle diameter
• Rotor mounting

I am nearly sure I will have to fab up a proper caliper bracket...but who knows?


The Gyro housing is really just a 2 wheel version of a Dio/Elite rear...in North America, that would be SA50, SE50 or maybe SR50.  The engine top end and guts are purely the same as the AF18E engine.  The suspensions are different but the drums brakes are all the same parts....so trying to cross reference any later disk applications that are workable.

If not, I will find mountain bike stuff and make it work myself. Somehow, someway.


Thanks!

[ryan_ott]

I don't know much about the gyro but if it's the same rear spline as the elites and dio then you could mount up some adapters but then you would need wheels and 2 of everything. I just did a disc swap on my elite and it's pretty easy to do. I would say just bring the rear back to Oem standards, make sure pads and drums are in working condition and swap the front end. If you can give me the diameter of the neck where your forks mount up I can tell you if what I did will work for you. The ruckus and metropolitan fork stems will mount into a elite frame.

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[ThaiGyro]

Thanks Ryan, I will measure the shafts and look at the splines...the Gyro is an '84, but possible match. I could freshen up everything stock, but that just isn't sexy enough. I have a set of tires and wheels coming that are 10"...stock are 3.5 x 6. The 10" wheels may clear a 220mm rotors and calipers, but if the carriers will mount the axles/splines I can handle the rest.

Here in SouthEast Asia, there are many parts available for newer scooters and such. Just have to find the right hardware to make my job easier.

[tsimi]

Will follow this thread with great interest.

[ThaiGyro]

Hi Tsimi, If you need some specific information that can help, please let me know. I am no expert on any of this, but have done much research on the TA01/02E engines and AF16/18E's. I am more struggling with pipes and clearances, since scooters versus trikes have different needs. For example: I do not want a pipe that has a forward muffler, but need a straight though-out the back pipe. Many little things...

[FrankenMech]

I don't know anything about your trike. I own a reverse trike with disks all the way around. All the disks bolt to the wheels instead of riding on shafts. I have seen disk brake rotors for sale with multi-pattern bolt circles to bolt to wheels.

[stepthrutuner]

Do I see reverse stoppies in your future?

[2stroked]

Apr 1, 2016 17:37:20 GMT -5 stepthrutuner said:

Do I see reverse stoppies in your future?

Ha ha!! That would be cool as hell!!

If the reverse stoppies ever do happen, I want to see a video!!!!