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Cstubbs: /* Hoverboard Brakes */

2026-05-12T17:16:19Z

Hoverboard Brakes

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	A few different sizes of bicycle brake disk can be fitted to a hoverboard motor with various adapters.		A few different sizes of bicycle brake disk can be fitted to a hoverboard motor with various adapters.
	CYBR TRK and Volt-Crane-O have had success using replacement 110mm Xiaomi M365 brake kits from Aliexpress.		CYBR TRK and Volt-Crane-O have had success using replacement 110mm Xiaomi M365 brake kits from Aliexpress.
	*Drill 5mm holes on a slightly larger PCD using this scaled template.		*Drill 5mm holes on a slightly larger PCD using this scaled template [[:File:HB_Disc_brake.pdf]] .
	*Remove the back plate from the hoverboard motor.		*Remove the back plate from the hoverboard motor.
	*Use the template [[:File:HB_Disc_brake.pdf]] to drill the same PCD in to the back plate. Use a grinder/file to make a little bit more clearance for the screw heads.		*Use the template [[:File:HB_Disc_brake.pdf]] to drill the same PCD in to the back plate. Use a grinder/file to make a little bit more clearance for the screw heads.

Cstubbs: /* Hoverboard Brakes */

2026-05-12T17:16:00Z

Hoverboard Brakes

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	*Drill 5mm holes on a slightly larger PCD using this scaled template.		*Drill 5mm holes on a slightly larger PCD using this scaled template.
	*Remove the back plate from the hoverboard motor.		*Remove the back plate from the hoverboard motor.
	*Use the template [[:File:HB_Disc_brake.pdf]]to drill the same PCD in to the back plate. Use a grinder/file to make a little bit more clearance for the screw heads.		*Use the template [[:File:HB_Disc_brake.pdf]] to drill the same PCD in to the back plate. Use a grinder/file to make a little bit more clearance for the screw heads.
	*Mount the brake disc to the back place using screws and 6x 15mm x M5 hex spacers. Screws with a small head such as button head should fit with OK clearance.		*Mount the brake disc to the back place using screws and 6x 15mm x M5 hex spacers. Screws with a small head such as button head should fit with OK clearance.
	*Reassemble the motor.		*Reassemble the motor.

Cstubbs: /* Hoverboard Brakes */

2026-05-12T17:14:51Z

Hoverboard Brakes

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:14, 12 May 2026
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	*Drill 5mm holes on a slightly larger PCD using this scaled template.		*Drill 5mm holes on a slightly larger PCD using this scaled template.
	*Remove the back plate from the hoverboard motor.		*Remove the back plate from the hoverboard motor.
	*Use the template to drill the same PCD in to the back plate. Use a grinder/file to make a little bit more clearance for the screw heads.		*Use the template [[:File:HB_Disc_brake.pdf]]to drill the same PCD in to the back plate. Use a grinder/file to make a little bit more clearance for the screw heads.
	*Mount the brake disc to the back place using screws and 6x 15mm x M5 hex spacers. Screws with a small head such as button head should fit with OK clearance.		*Mount the brake disc to the back place using screws and 6x 15mm x M5 hex spacers. Screws with a small head such as button head should fit with OK clearance.
	*Reassemble the motor.		*Reassemble the motor.
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	{\|style="margin: 0 auto;"		{\|style="margin: 0 auto;"
			\| [[File:M365_brake.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Typical brake listing]]
	\| [[File:Hb_disc_mounted.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Brake disc mounted]]		\| [[File:Hb_disc_mounted.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Brake disc mounted]]
	\| [[File:Hb_disc_screws.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Screws inside motor back plate]]		\| [[File:Hb_disc_screws.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Screws inside motor back plate]]

Cstubbs at 16:59, 12 May 2026

2026-05-12T16:59:15Z

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	*Mount the brake calliper (see pictures for an example).		*Mount the brake calliper (see pictures for an example).
	*It may be neccesary to deflate the tyre to navigate the brake disc in to the calliper once mounted.		*It may be neccesary to deflate the tyre to navigate the brake disc in to the calliper once mounted.

			{\|style="margin: 0 auto;"
			\| [[File:Hb_disc_mounted.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Brake disc mounted]]
			\| [[File:Hb_disc_screws.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Screws inside motor back plate]]
			\| [[File:Cybrtrk_brake_mounted.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Brake mounted on CYBR TRK]]
			\| [[File:Crane_brake.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Brake mounted on Volt-Crane-O]]
			\|}

Cstubbs: /* Hoverboard Brakes */

2026-05-12T16:52:14Z

Hoverboard Brakes

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	=== Hoverboard Brakes ===		=== Hoverboard Brakes ===
	A few different sizes of bicycle brake disk can be fitted to a hoverboard motor with various adapters.		A few different sizes of bicycle brake disk can be fitted to a hoverboard motor with various adapters.
	CYBR TRK and Volt-Crane-O have had success using replacement Xiaomi M365 brake kits from Aliexpress.		CYBR TRK and Volt-Crane-O have had success using replacement 110mm Xiaomi M365 brake kits from Aliexpress.
	*Drill 5mm holes on a slightly larger PCD using this scaled template.		*Drill 5mm holes on a slightly larger PCD using this scaled template.
	*Remove the back plate from the hoverboard motor.		*Remove the back plate from the hoverboard motor.

Cstubbs: /* Hoverboard Tyres */

2026-05-12T16:51:24Z

Hoverboard Tyres

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	=== Hoverboard Tyres ===		=== Hoverboard Tyres ===
	4.10/3.50-5 mobility scooter tyres are about the only size which can be made to fit. 8 1/2 x 2 look close, but do not fit.		*4.10/3.50-5 mobility scooter tyres are about the only size which can be made to fit.
			*8x3.00-5 can be abused to fit with a lot of work, but are not very practical and end up quite small.
			*8 1/2 x 2 look close, but do not fit.

	Take care! There are two slightly different sizes of 6.5" hub motor around, xxxmm and xxxmm. The tyre does not fit particuarly well on xxxmm.		Take care! There are two slightly different sizes of 6.5" hub motor around, xxxmm and xxxmm. The tyre does not fit particuarly well on xxxmm.

	*Turning down the OD of the hub slightly and improving the surface finish makes fitting easier, but will weaken wheel.		*Turning down the OD of the hub slightly and improving the surface finish makes fitting easier, but will weaken wheel.
	*The tyres can also be made to fit by removing rubber around the inner diameter using a burr tool in a drill and taking it as close to the bead as you dare. This is easier, does not require a lathe, and does not weaken the wheel.		*The tyres can also be made to fit by removing rubber around the inner diameter using a burr tool in a drill and taking it as close to the bead as you dare. This is easier, does not require a lathe, and does not weaken the wheel.

Cstubbs: /* Hoverboard Brakes */

2026-05-12T16:44:49Z

Hoverboard Brakes

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	*Remove the back plate from the hoverboard motor.		*Remove the back plate from the hoverboard motor.
	*Use the template to drill the same PCD in to the back plate. Use a grinder/file to make a little bit more clearance for the screw heads.		*Use the template to drill the same PCD in to the back plate. Use a grinder/file to make a little bit more clearance for the screw heads.
	Mount the brake disc to the back place using screws and 6x 15mm x M5 hex spacers. Screws with a small head such as button head should fit with OK clearance.		*Mount the brake disc to the back place using screws and 6x 15mm x M5 hex spacers. Screws with a small head such as button head should fit with OK clearance.
	Reassemble the motor.		*Reassemble the motor.
	Grind a little relief in to the stub axle mount clamps if more clearance is required (see pictures).		*Grind a little relief in to the stub axle mount clamps if more clearance is required (see pictures).
	Mount the brake calliper (see pictures for an example).		*Mount the brake calliper (see pictures for an example).
			*It may be neccesary to deflate the tyre to navigate the brake disc in to the calliper once mounted.

Cstubbs: /* Hoverboard Hub Motors */

2026-05-12T16:43:19Z

Hoverboard Hub Motors

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	It is possible to fit pneumatic tyres to the 6.5" hub motors with some careful modifications.		It is possible to fit pneumatic tyres to the 6.5" hub motors with some careful modifications.

			=== Hoverboard Tyres ===
	4.10/3.50-5 mobility scooter tyres are about the only size which can be made to fit. 8 1/2 x 2 look close, but do not fit.		4.10/3.50-5 mobility scooter tyres are about the only size which can be made to fit. 8 1/2 x 2 look close, but do not fit.
			Take care! There are two slightly different sizes of 6.5" hub motor around, xxxmm and xxxmm. The tyre does not fit particuarly well on xxxmm.
	*Turning down the OD of the hub slightly and improving the surface finish makes fitting easier, but will weaken wheel.		*Turning down the OD of the hub slightly and improving the surface finish makes fitting easier, but will weaken wheel.
	*The tyres can also be made to fit by removing rubber around the inner diameter using a burr tool in a drill and taking it as close to the bead as you dare. This is easier, does not require a lathe, and does not weaken the wheel.		*The tyres can also be made to fit by removing rubber around the inner diameter using a burr tool in a drill and taking it as close to the bead as you dare. This is easier, does not require a lathe, and does not weaken the wheel.
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	\| [[File:HoverboardTyreFitted.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Tyre fitted]]		\| [[File:HoverboardTyreFitted.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Tyre fitted]]
	\|}		\|}

			=== Hoverboard Brakes ===
			A few different sizes of bicycle brake disk can be fitted to a hoverboard motor with various adapters.
			CYBR TRK and Volt-Crane-O have had success using replacement Xiaomi M365 brake kits from Aliexpress.
			*Drill 5mm holes on a slightly larger PCD using this scaled template.
			*Remove the back plate from the hoverboard motor.
			*Use the template to drill the same PCD in to the back plate. Use a grinder/file to make a little bit more clearance for the screw heads.
			Mount the brake disc to the back place using screws and 6x 15mm x M5 hex spacers. Screws with a small head such as button head should fit with OK clearance.
			Reassemble the motor.
			Grind a little relief in to the stub axle mount clamps if more clearance is required (see pictures).
			Mount the brake calliper (see pictures for an example).

Cstubbs: /* Hoverboard Hub Motors */

2026-05-12T16:30:53Z

Hoverboard Hub Motors

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	*Turning down the OD of the hub slightly and improving the surface finish makes fitting easier, but will weaken wheel.		*Turning down the OD of the hub slightly and improving the surface finish makes fitting easier, but will weaken wheel.
	*The tyres can also be made to fit by removing rubber around the inner diameter using a burr tool in a drill and taking it as close to the bead as you dare. This is easier, does not require a lathe, and does not weaken the wheel.		*The tyres can also be made to fit by removing rubber around the inner diameter using a burr tool in a drill and taking it as close to the bead as you dare. This is easier, does not require a lathe, and does not weaken the wheel.
	*Cut a notch/pocket for the valve to exit (~~or punch~~ a ~~hole in the sidewall of the tyre~~).		*Cut a notch/pocket for the valve to exit (with a hacksaw and file also works fine).
	*Using washing up liquid as lube, with the tube inside the tyre and valve facing towards you, hook the bead just over the back edge of the rim.		*Using washing up liquid as lube, with the tube inside the tyre and valve facing towards you, hook the bead just over the back edge of the rim.
	*Work the bead around the outside of the tyre towards the front. Not too far at this stage.		*Work the bead around the outside of the tyre towards the front. Not too far at this stage.
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	{\|style="margin: 0 auto;"		{\|style="margin: 0 auto;"
	\| [[File:HoverboardValveNotch.jpeg\|thumb\|150px\|Machined notch for valve (ignore crack!)]]		\| [[File:HoverboardValveNotch.jpeg\|thumb\|150px\|Machined notch for valve (ignore crack!)]]
	~~\| [[File:HoverboardLathe.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Cleaning up OD of hub]]~~
	\| [[File:HoverboardTyreFitted.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Tyre fitted]]		\| [[File:HoverboardTyreFitted.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Tyre fitted]]
	\|}		\|}

imported>Cstubbs: /* Hoverboard Hub Motors */

2024-09-09T15:26:13Z

Hoverboard Hub Motors

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