23rd November 2018

RUNNER BRAKE SYSTEMS AS USED ON CORSA AND HAASE KARTS

The owners of Corsa and HAASE Cadet and Junior karts are advised as follows by the Australian importers DPE Kart Technology and HAASE Karts Australia.

The brake disc assembly (Part Numbers 120.1010.1 and 201.F110 ) pictured above MUST NOT be used and any kart fitted with this brake disc assembly is required to have the brake disc assembly replaced by either of the following outlets immediately:

DPE Kart Technology
Steve Gawne
Mobile 03 9956 8813
Email steveg@dpekt.com

HAASE Karts Australia
Adam Fletcher
Mobile 0418 524312
Phone 03 8795 9100
Email adam@haase.com.au

This item will be replaced by the Part Number 120.1010.2, that consists of the following components:

1. 201.0110 – SELF VENTILATED FLOATING BRAKE DISC 160X11mm FR14 CADET 2015
2. 201.0120 – FLANGE FOR FLOATING BRAKE DISK 160X11mm RUNNER CADET
3. 2015122.0005 – COMPL. 3 BUSHING KIT FOR RUNNER CADET SELF-VENTILATED 160X11mm DISK 2015
4. 121.0007 – BRAKE DISK SUPPORT 30mm BABY-MINI-JUNIOR RUNNER CADET FR14 160mm DISK

Photos of these components follow:

Manufacturers Advisory

The manufacturer advises of the following maintenance program for the components:

1. 201.0110 – SELF VENTILATED FLOATING BRAKE DISC 160X11mm FR14 CADET 2015:
   The manufacturer advises that this component should be replaced every 12 months or when worn.
2. 201.0120 – FLANGE FOR FLOATING BRAKE DISC 160X11mm RUNNER CADET 2015:
   The manufacturer advises that this component should be replaced every 6 months or when worn.
3. 122.0005 – COMPL. 3 BUSHING KIT FOR RUNNER CADET SELF-VENTILATED 160X11mm DISC 2015:
   The manufacturer advises that this component should be replaced every 6 months or when worn.
4. 121.0007 – BRAKE DISC SUPPORT 30mm BABY-MINI-JUNIOR RUNNER CADET FR14 160mm DISK
   The manufacturer advises that this component should be replaced when worn.

Worn disc components can be recognised by excessive sideways movement of the floating disc setup and should be checked regularly.  If you are in any doubt, please contact either HAASE Karts Australia or DPE Kart Technology for advice on your components.

It is also recommended that all karts be fitted with axle collars to prevent sideways movement of the axle.

The above advice comes following an investigation by Karting Australia when reviewing a recent on-track incident.