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Please note - the quotation above uses the words of Utah Trikes, not mine.
If you are concerned that the AVID BB7 brakes that come as standard on Catrikes is not up to snuff you might consider replacing them with hydraulic disc brakes. The other two brake sets that I have had on trikes is Shimano M525 mechanical disc brakes and Hope C2 hydraulic disc brakes. I could lift the rear wheel using the Hope brakes in an instant. The other two were not anywhere near as effective but the Hope brakes are $$$. TRP which makes a combined hydraulic/mechanical system - cable actuated but hydraulic operated brake is often mentioned for people replacing BB7. It uses your existing brake lever and cable. Like a lot of components these days TRP brakes are often out of stock at most stores listed online. Whatever you buy, make sure the spacing between the mounting posts at the disc is correct,