Trikeboy7

Hi
I am buying a band to fit my disabled tricycle
I will have to fit it on right back as I have a thread on the hub that I can use

I notice most all band brakes are on left will this be a problem and lead to loosening of the break assembly when braking
Appreciate advice

Dan Burkhart 

Band brakes use a right hand thread, same as a freewheel, so they mount on the left side so they do not loosen in use. If it is on the right side of the wheel, it will unscrew itself.

Trikeboy7

Many thanks Dan great advice
My problem is my left side has no threads and would involve a great deal of work due to gearing and small chains
Could I fix it with locking screws
Many thanks again

Dan Burkhart 

I have worked on trikes with band brakes, but they were always mounted on the axle not the wheel hub itself. I'm assuming this is a delta style trike (2 wheels in back, one in front?)
If it is a delta style, chances are one wheel is driven and one freewheels.
Anyway, this is the configuration I am familiar with .

Could you give us a brand and model so we can look it up to see what you are dealing with. As a new poster, you cannot upload photos until you have ten posts.

Trikeboy7

Thanks Dan
will do

Dan Burkhart 

One more thing on the band brake, and another reason it won't work on the right side. These brakes are designed to be self energizing. This means that when the band is brought in contact with the drum, the rotation of the drum helps to assist in the application of the brake. On the right side, the drum rotation would fight brake application rather than assist.