Hey guys,
Can you answer a question for me? On a 86 250 Trailboss, did they have rear brakes? Or did the brakes for the rear work off the disc by the tranny.

Lee

 

I would guess....that means I don't know....that it would be up by the trans, the earlier machines had that configuration. Maybe Bubba knows, or someone has one or access to a parts/ service manual.

Sorry,
Ken

 

dillas23,

Yes, that is the brake mounted on the out put shaft near the countershaft (front) sprocket. This is a good idea for two reasons. #1 it lessens unsprung weight. The second reason is that it tucks the brake up safely from rocks and other debris when riding. The only down side is that if the chain breaks you have no back brakes .

 

I once rode an oooooolllld Polaris, no idea what model or year, other than it had 4 wheels. The rear brake was actually on the INPUT shaft of the tranny. It was kind of wierd, having about double the braking power in Low range than in High. On a more positive note, if you gassed it in Neutral, you could tap the rear brake, and get the pulleys to stop turning a lot quicker when you wanted to get it into gear. Good thing, too, as it shifted like a model A Ford.

 

Sorry Lee, a little before my time dealing with these. I would be pretty sure it definitely wouldnt have the brakes on the rear axle, but as said before on the transmission somewhere. Bubba

 

I checked out my Haynes manual last night and got the answer. I just had to search a little for it.