Total BMX Brake Mounts + DBS Hardware Kit

Product Overview

The Total BMX Brake Mounts + DBS Hardware Kit includes all necessary components to add or restore brake functionality to Total BMX frames. This complete kit features screw-in brake mounts and removable cable guides (DBS - Detachable Brake System hardware), allowing riders to install U-brakes or V-brakes on frames designed with removable brake mounting points.

Key Features

• Complete brake mounting solution – All hardware needed to install brakes on Total BMX frames with detachable brake system compatibility
• Screw-in brake mounts – Threaded brake bosses install into frame-integrated mounting points for secure brake caliper attachment
• Removable cable guides (DBS) – Detachable cable routing hardware allows brake cable management along frame tubes
• Restore brake capability – Enables adding brakes to frames previously run brakeless or replacing lost/damaged brake hardware
• Total BMX specific – Designed for Total BMX frames with DBS (Detachable Brake System) compatibility

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Total BMX
• Kit type: Brake mounts and cable guide hardware
• System: DBS (Detachable Brake System)
• Brake mounts: Screw-in threaded bosses
• Cable guides: Removable/detachable
• Compatibility: Total BMX frames with DBS mounting points
• Brake type compatibility: U-brakes, V-brakes (depending on mount location)
• Contents: Brake mount bosses, cable guides, mounting hardware (screws/bolts)

Compatibility and Ideal Use Cases

Critical: This kit is designed specifically for Total BMX frames with DBS (Detachable Brake System) compatibility—frames that have threaded mounting points for screw-in brake bosses and cable guide attachment points. This kit will NOT work with frames that lack these integrated mounting points or frames from other brands without compatible threading. Verify your Total BMX frame has DBS mounting points before ordering. Ideal for riders who purchased Total BMX frames without brakes installed and now want to add braking capability, riders who lost or damaged original brake hardware, or those who ran brakeless and are returning to using brakes. The removable nature of the DBS system allows riders to easily switch between braked and brakeless setups—install mounts and guides when brakes are desired; remove them for clean, brakeless appearance when not needed. Best suited for street and park riders who may switch between braked riding (for learning or certain spots) and brakeless riding (for tricks or aesthetic preference). The screw-in mounts provide secure brake caliper attachment once properly installed and tightened—ensure threads are clean and mounts are fully seated to prevent loosening during riding. The removable cable guides route brake housing along frame tubes and can be positioned as needed based on brake type and cable routing preferences. Installation requires basic mechanical skills and appropriate tools (typically Allen keys or screwdrivers depending on hardware type). Apply thread locker (blue Loctite recommended) to mount threads to prevent loosening from vibration and impacts. Always test brake function thoroughly after installation before riding—ensure calipers are properly aligned, cables are correctly routed, and brakes engage smoothly with adequate stopping power. Not compatible with disc brake systems—this kit is for rim brakes (U-brakes or V-brakes) only.