Coaster brake on front wheel

[Joe Monstermaker]

I there any reason I couldn't use a coaster brake rear hub on the front, with a lever instead of a sprocket attached to a cable to operate it?
I'm guessing the issue would be the amount of cable travel needed and maybe lack of torque if I had a big enough cable pull vs. brake lever motion ratio.
Has anyone here tried it? I know, they make drum brakes specifically for this, but I've already got a matching coaster rear wheel lying here next to the bike...

 

[user 135]

It has been done. You will need to spread the fork to fit the C/B. Bikebuilder explains some internal work that should be done for the conversion. http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/coaster-to-drum-conversion-pics-and-video.9350/

 

[LukeTheJoker]

http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/gonna-call-it-destiny-new-paint-4-30.15265/page-4

http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-bandit-the-ed-roth-tribute-done.26175/page-13

If you search "Suicide brake" you may find them easier...

Luke.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Just remembered @Glen had one in the first muscle bike build-off too!

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/in...-01-finished-bikes-thread-time-to-vote.70025/

Luke.

 

[roadwarrior]

Just remembered @Glen had one in the first muscle bike build-off too!

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/in...-01-finished-bikes-thread-time-to-vote.70025/

Luke.

Cool!