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Skate Brake Retrofit Kit

$149

$229

Choose Brake Style:

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Compatible with 99% of longboard deck types.

Compatible with VibeRide wheels

Easy installation (<5 mins) & comes with all tools needed.

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How Does it Work?

Our kit will fit over 99% of decks. If you have a super unique setup, contact our support.

1. Choose Your Kit.

Measure your boards' rear truck width.

- If greater than 10in, choose 10.5in Kit.

-If less than 10in, choose 9.5in kit.

2. Install Your Kit.

Installing our kit is easy, and we give you all the tools you'll need.

The best way to learn how to install your Skate Brake is to follow our video guides. 

3. Bomb Dream Hills.

Easy as that, you've now got the world's first longboard brake on your board. 

Next step? Go bomb those monster hills on your bucket list.


What's Included?

Everything you need to install the Skate Brake on your own board.

Skate Brake Truck

Front Wheel Set

Bearings Sold Separately

Installation Tools

Adjustment Tools

How To Use Brake

Exactly like riding a normal longbard - just pivot your heel to slow down.

Skate Brake System

How Your New Brake Works

Specs

Brake System

Disc Brake

Brake Pad Material

Ceramic

Hanger Width

180mm

Wheels

70 x 51mm, 78A PU 

Overall

Skate Brake is easy to use and smooth at any speed. It is engineered like a car brake, so the harder you press the more it will brake. To activate, pivot your back foot and press down, similar to a scooter. And don't worry, it will never throw you off the board.

Brake Pedal

This aluminum A380 pedal will become your new best friend. It's designed to withstand hundreds of pounds of pressure while providing a strong and sturdy platform for your weight. As an exposed component, it will see significant amounts of wear and tear, but you can trust your brake pedal to last. 

Brake Pads

Our advanced ceramic brake pads are the key to reliable stopping power. They dissipate heat quickly and provide superior grip, ensuring safe and efficient braking. Plus, they're easily replaceable so you can keep your brake working like new at all times.

Hanger and Base Plate

This A380 aluminum die-cast hanger and base plate provide the backbone of our brake. Built with high tolerances and rugged construction for unmatched durability, rider feel, and compatibility. You can trust our hanger and base plate to provide a stable and reliable foundation.

Brake Discs

Made of durable hardened steel, our brake discs can handle continuous abuse and thermocycling. They're built to last the lifetime of the brake, providing reliable stopping power whenever you need it.

Pusharms

Our 5052 sheet metal aluminum pusharms transfer vertical force to horizontal force on the brake discs via a simple pivot system.  Annodised with the stunning VibeRide blue, the pusharms also serve as the visual centrepiece of the brake truck.

Wheels

Premium wheels with brake pads attached. Designed for all-around use, whether it's cruising, precision turning,  or high speed variable terrain.  These 70mm 78A PU wheels are the perfect complement to the brake, providing a smooth and reliable ride.

Specs

Brake System

Disc Brake

Brake Pad Material

Ceramic

Hanger Width

180mm

Wheels

70 x 51mm, 78A PU Stone Ground

Real Reactions

First rides with the Skate Brake

Gabe Cruz - Braille Army

Beginner Skater - Hawai'i

JD Sanchez - Pro Skater

Experienced Skater - Hawai'i

Casual Skater - California

Beginner Skater - California

Experienced Skater - Hawai'i

Casual Skater - UCSD

Experienced Skater - California

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I have searched far and wide for skateboard brakes and now I've found one that isn't a scam. I've heard SO MANY great things about the brake system, and I'm looking forward to using it on my own cruiser board.
Tyran Nguyen
Quite possibly the smartest purchase I have ever made! This thing is brilliant! I can't wait for these guys to blow up on the market because they deserve every bit of it! Thank you guys sooooo much for making such an ingenious device!
Sawizzle
Moved to a Mountain town about a year and a half ago and wanted to get into long boarding. I quickly realized these hills were too intense for someone as inexperienced as me. This was exactly what I needed, I can do any of the hills here now confidently. Rides really smooth!
Austin Beales
Cruising in my city can be tricky as there are lots of hills and one has to stay on pavement/bike paths because of the heavy traffic. With BrakeBoard I can bomb the hills safely and the lack of space is not an issue anymore. Braking also stops the speed wobbles instantly.
Markus
It’s been two weeks since delivery and I have managed to rack up just over 50 miles on my new brakeboard! In conjunction with a land paddle I can cruise around the neighborhood without fear of building up too much speed on some of the long downhill sections.
CH

Skate Brake FAQ's

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Customer Reviews

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Aaron Haynes (Louisville, US)
I can hit the big hills without dying now!

Easy to assemble the brake kit. Works really well and love it on my board. The only things I’ll say are is 1. The brake rattles a bit when riding, not to loud, but loud enough that I would like to see it go away. 2. The wheels have a bit more friction than your normal wheel, I don’t think it is the bearing, I think it is the brake part. Still, the board goes fast and brakes fast!

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John Gordon (Emeryville, US)
Works as advertised

I use it to brake down a very steep paved road after I hike to the top on a brutally steep dirt and rock trail for exercise. I keep my EggBoards "mini" longboard (19") with the VibeRide braking rear truck in my small pack. When I get to the top, I brake down a steep paved road to avoid the jarring walk down. I do this 4-5 days a week. I've had the board for a week and plan on using continually. I even ordered replacement pads even though I won't need them for 1-3 years.

Because my board is so short, I can barely fit both feet on it. VibeRide's installation video included good advice to control the brake by resting the ball of your brake foot on the board then use your heal to feather the brake lever. That works well. On really steep short sections, I lean way back on the lever.

I stop about 4-5 times on the way down to avoid cars and let the brake cool a little. I'm not in a hurry, I just want to avoid walking down.

The only problem, which I fixed, was the two washers under the hex **** holding down the brake lever didn't fit well in the lever's slot. There was a little slack, so I had to tighten it repeatedly. Then the locking wash distorted into a large oval shape half out from under the ****. So I removed the locking washer and just used the regular washer. Then it tightened properly and held. I carry the hex tool with me and recheck the tightness before every descent, but after 3 days of that, it hasn't loosened at all. I suspect VibeRides doesn't approve of removing the locking washer. Pssst. Don't tell on me. :)

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Piotr Peszt (Bielsko-Biala, PL)
Perfect!

I searched the whole world for any kind of skateboard brakes and I found you! I had to make a special delivery to get the brakes delivered to my address but it was worth it. I was even able to roll down a steep hill paved with uneven bricks. I still have the problem to accustom to the braking force, because sometimes I stand on it too hard and the borad just stops. But all in all 10/10

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Tim Shao Ku Lee (Toronto, CA)
Item as described, great products!

Installation is straightforward and love the aluminum parts they used on the brake truck

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Roman Kurteev (Madrid, ES)
Thanks, the brakes work great!

Everything regarding the mechanical part is done perfectly. But I have a wish: please make wheels with a diameter of 100mm. I know that cities in the US are structured differently than in Europe. In most of the cities where I live in Spain, the pavements have grooved tiles and local longboarders solve this problem by installing 100mm wheels, but your braking system does not allow the installation of wheels from other manufacturers, and your wheels are only good on asphalt. This makes it difficult for those who ride longboards in cities to use your braking system. If you make 100mm wheel sets, I'm sure a lot of people will be grateful. You produce a unique product and I wish you good luck in the development of your company.

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Aaron Stephenson (Cockle Bay, NZ)
Skate Brake Retrofit Sector 9 Carbonite

Could not beat efficiency , ordered from Auckland NZ , received kit under 14 days. have set up onto my Sector 9 Carbonite deck with Bear front trucks. loving this set up and have tried out down my street which I would never have been able to skate down on normal longboard set up . also at bottom very short runoff before intersection . looking forward to finding some long runs over summer . money well spent and thanks Viberide crew