Skate Brake Retrofit Kit

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!

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. :)

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

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

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.

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