Bmx mods how to make a coaster brake wheel into freecoaster wheel for free

Today we present Bmx mods, how to turn a coaster brake wheel into a freecoaster wheel for free. Follow along with us as we bend and move the existing parts and create a FREECOASTER FOR FREE.
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[@keagan8930]

Dude your a life saver! I learned later in life so I never road with a coaster break and has having a hard time explaining it to my son.

[@Stackedbmx]

Keagan 👍

[@razordetaildime]

THANKS IVE BEEN WONDERING HOW TO DO IT CAUSE WHEN I JUMP OFF STUFF I FALL OF MY BIKE CAUSE I PRESS BACKWORDS NOW I DONT THX

[@Stackedbmx]

I hope your not falling off now

[@Jim-h3o]

Ty I acquired a Ritchie bicycle and it is a free wheel for the back and man this bike is awesome. But it's a one of a kind parts bike seems like only his parts

[@infonueva]

Thank you! Followed this video and successfully removed the brake. Now I might have to put some regular breaks on it. I hope this allows my son to learn to pedal better...

[@Stackedbmx]

That and do tricks

[@xd_pearzz_-35]

Wow. Explaind rlly easy. It helped alot for my new bmx im making my self. Thx stacked.😁😁😊😊

[@Stackedbmx]

xd_PearZZ_ - very cool

[@lafondla21]

Now I can ride my free mini bmx without dying! Thanks!

[@smbmxdirt3427]

That's funny. They seriously are kinda dangerous lol.

[@Lee-AnneFleming]

Thanks for this , I've been trying to sort out how to de-coaster bikes for ages. I use them to teach kids with various disabilities how to ride and sometimes they just activate the coaster - removing it will help so many kids ride - thanks !

[@Stackedbmx]

Lee-Anne Fleming so awesome of you ❤️

[@saguirre760]

This is the reason, I'm doing this as well. I wish I knew about this earlier, as I was hoping my kids would comprehend a bit more with age.

[@namor216]

Worked perfectly for me, thank you for this!

[@Stackedbmx]

You are welcome

[@jeremydavis186]

Was doing this when I was 6 glad there was a refresher video

[@soultribe9]

Finally a really good explained video about this. thanks!!

[@horsefighting]

Did this to my kids bike today. Worked flawlessly.

[@Stackedbmx]

Awesome, great way to transition from a pedal brake to a freewheel 🤟 I hope he enjoys it

[@dustinbingman382]

Did this to my daughters bike, but it takes a partial revolution of pedals for the rear cog to engage wheel now. Any tips or is this normal?

[@Stackedbmx]

Dustin Bingman you may have to stretch the spring a lil or put that washer back in

[@Isaacbway]

I followed instructions and when I got it together it would pedal forward too much before engaging, so i tried it again this time stretching the spring, put it back and when I tested it out, it bent up a bearing, ordered a new bearing, any thoughts on what did I wrong?

[@Stackedbmx]

sometimes the spring is warn down or doesn't stretch enough to engage, might not have been put together correctly, that usually trashes the bearings. Maybe try putting another washer the same size as the one that touches the spring to give it extra spring.

[@Isaacbway]

@@Stackedbmx Thank You for getting back to me. After I got the new bearing a couple days after I wrote that, I tried again this time dremeling off the metal instead of bending it just to be extra, and then re watched your video carefully putting it back together and then, butter. Still the Best video on this topic, my 8 year old loves being able to petal backwards, and plus, on his bike, it had reviews of the rear hub locking and sending the kid flying even though it was supposed to be a nicer bike. Don’t have to worry about that now. God Bless, You seem like a nice guy and appreciated the video.

[@81griffin]

Thankyou mate My boy can now jump his new wheels

[@Stackedbmx]

Exciting 👍

[@Lee-AnneFleming]

Hi @StackedBMX just wanted to check what you do with the brake arm that is still attached to the other side of the axle. Does it screw back on to where you took that first screw off? or did you remove it completely. Thanks

[@Stackedbmx]

Leave it on

[@olusolaomosola]

Nice work. Your steps works for Mongoose kids bike as well.

[@Stackedbmx]

super rad

[@Cmo84]

Awesome video very very helpfull well done man

[@Stackedbmx]

Thanks for watching CMO

[@bradellison4856]

I remember make a tuff wheel into a freecoaster with skateboard truck parts 40 years ago

[@jasonlozano5943]

i was trying to see about tuff wheel into freecoaster but could not find any info online can you give me direction. thanks j

[@danangsidharta8615]

Where did u get that 9T Coaster Brake Sprocket? I've been looking for that for my Coaster Brake but couldn't find it.

[@Stackedbmx]

it comes on the kink roaster

[@danangsidharta8615]

@@Stackedbmx Okay, thx man.

[@dennyskerb4992]

Thx for the info.

[@primevisionx]

Hi bro. Nice video! I have a single speed with this break. But I want it to make a fixed gear. Can I just replace the freewheel sprocket with a fixed sprocket after I removed the coaster brake?

[@robinsheppard6400]

Nope. If you remove the brake, then when you backpedal, the drive system doesn't engage with the hub. Instead, it will function a lot like a single-speed freewheel. The differences are that a) if you roll the bike backwards, the pedals won't turn, and b) you won't get the click-click-click when coasting or backpedaling that most freewheel hubs have, due to the ratchet mechanism (note some freehub designs, like Shimano's 'Silent Clutch' , use a different mechanism, and don't exhibit this clicking). Also, if you have a coaster brake (ie, backpedal brake) in the hub, you won't have a freewheel mechanism in the first place; if you did, then the brake wouldn't work.

[@Stackedbmx]

BleuCam negative you need to purchase a fixed hub/wheel

[@michaelstanley4638]

Loving the content

[@Stackedbmx]

Thank you

[@tortangtalong1]

Question: When I put everything back, the hub doesn’t engage anymore? What am I missing? I would really appreciate any help.

[@Stackedbmx]

you didn't stretch the spring

[@yousefhamdoun3010]

Do you still Need the brake arm after?

[@nandomancinas2563]

Badass how old were those kids at that time?

[@kellyschmidt4369]

Followed your instructions but now my son can’t pedal at all. 😢 Can you help? 😬

[@Stackedbmx]

Stretch the spring or make sure the washer is in it.

[@FergusonQH]

Do you have a how-to on upgrading kids 1 piece crank to 3 piece?

[@Stackedbmx]

I’ll try and make one

[@Bjornormus]

Thanks man!

[@Stackedbmx]

Happy to help!

[@coldgamealex7006]

Nice video

[@Stackedbmx]

thank you

[@taylorhofman3547]

Thanks, perfect!

[@morganbarnes8593]

Random, but how old were those kiddos at the end? Looking to get my daughter a new bike. 12" might be a little small, but 16" is massive. And what's up with all these damn coaster brake bikes 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Stackedbmx]

I think they were 4. Not many people buy cassette 12” bikes because of the cost. Sub $300 for coaster to $400 for cassette. $100 difference is too much for the parents

[@RobertJeffersonBased]

All coaster brakes have ever done for me is throw me over the handle bars when i wheelie or bunny hop! Thanks!

[@Stackedbmx]

🤙 yeee!!!

[@noelyap7141]

does this apply to fixies? cuz mine has damn coaster brakes

[@Stackedbmx]

Yes, get it

[@Create_o_raptor]

no 180 fakie demo??

[@Stackedbmx]

wasn't a big enough gap in the shop

[@Create_o_raptor]

Stacked bmx you did go outside right?

[@stickersteve9343]

How about a 180 nakie demo

[@nikkih1407]

I cannot get that lock nut off I’ve been at it for hours please help

[@Stackedbmx]

try using a pipe to extend the handle. You aren't giving me much to work on, some info of exactly what's going on would help in the future

[@FyoGuidesAndRides]

Deym! I was looking for exactly this, a few weeks back. Now I've bought a real freecoaster and it has cost me 5 times as much. :(

[@idela32]

You're still teaching me Larry.

[@Stackedbmx]

Thanks for Watch I hope all is well

[@idela32]

I'm good homie. Still in the Army out here in Texas.

[@henryalfaro9125]

God it doesn't work for me I don't know what I'm doing rwong . Now is total free is doesn't move the wheel forward , it doesn't engage the chain .

[@Stackedbmx]

Check the Lil washer to see if it’s in the clutch or stretch out the spring. Clutch isn’t grabbing the drive system

[@martinadcock4999]

Hi just wondered what the washer is for and why we remove it? Awesome vid Thanks has sorted my hotrock out for my 4 year old!

[@toranaandy2245]

Found this looking to fix my boys hotrock too, what did you do for a rear brake after this??

[@aaronhaines4210]

@@toranaandy2245 I have a 16" hotrock for my daughter. The reach is pretty far but found a brake that works. Search Odyssey 1999 BMX brake kit - works well.

[@plzdntfailmeagn]

Yeah wheel comes lose on it own like the only way for this mod to work would be to weld the cone bolt in place

[@Stackedbmx]

Buy a cone wrench, it a super thin wrench to lock the two locknuts together

[@stickersteve9343]

My wife is my cone wench

[@roseparklifebaseball6792]

I took out my driver one time and lost all the ball berings

[@Cyrus464]

Yo here is my comment

[@carpiro8108]

I did everything and now my wheel wont catch

[@Stackedbmx]

Try and stretch out the spring a lil bit

[@chad403]

Thought i followed directions pretty good but now the wheel doesnt spin on the axle..anyone have an idea what i did wrong? 😂

[@Stackedbmx]

Start over and try it again

[@chad403]

@Stacked bmx Though I thought I followed the directions, my step 1 was "drink 4 beer then try to work on things"...I highly suggest that others Not do that, if they want the same success as portrayed in this video 😂 ( All went well the next day)

[@zacharysmithson9292]

Thanks for helping me ruin my wheel

[@zacharysmithson9292]

The quality sucks can't see parts clear, you should do a bird's eye view on a white background so you can see what your talking about

[@tabkey]

Thank you man, this video helped me alot for this dirt track i live by called a pump track. I had a bike with a coaster brake that would always get in the way when i get air but now i have a bike with a freecoaster that i didnt have to pay any money for. Thank you :-)

[@Stackedbmx]

I'm Glad we could help you. #buyfromstacked when you do have enough to get an actual fc. You dah man

[@brianblack2544]

what does the coaster arm do and do i need to put it back? thank you

[@DZNTZ]

You don’t, but you may need to use a washer or make a spacer the same thickness as the arm so that when you put everything back together it all lines up as before. Hope that makes sense.

[@Goobies_Ketamine]

I left the coaster arm on so I didn't need to find something to make up for lost space

[@FergusonQH]

Great how-to, very clear and easy to follow. I'm a mom who knows next to nothing about bikes but this was so easy i did it myself in about 20min. now my balance bike move-up kiddo can actually ride her hotrock!! Its been sitting for a year cuz she couldn't ride it with the dang coaster brakes! Thank you!!

[@Stackedbmx]

You welcome, you are a great mom

[@HighVybeTribe]

Nice job ! 💪💝👌

[@zion.murray.6958]

Did anyone see how how his son finessed his bike nuts 3:34

[@Stackedbmx]

he's gonna be a bike mechanic in a few years

[@brandonyeschenko2997]

Great video but next time try to get closer and show the parts and more of where they go but good job

[@RideaBikeRightAu]

Cheers for explaining this mod - just to add to this, I've been able to also do this on a 3-internal geared bike too!

[@Alex-kx6hb]

You have a new follower! Thank you for this simple yet super helpful video. I definitely advise using the cone wrench, but I get you were trying to explain it with the basics.

[@jamesmorris3436]

Thank you! Great video. One small tweak that worked well for me was instead of discarding the small washer I put it between the the tabbed washer (the one you modify by bending the tabs) and the axel catch... This ensured the free wheel is butter smooth with no accidental catches 👍🏻

[@Stackedbmx]

Thanks, many hubs are different

[@Daveonhisbike]

This worked for me too - without it was not catching properly every time. Great video

[@Knifeinyolife]

Two years later but thanks, worked for me also man.

[@rlism]

Thanks. Additional washer worked perfectly for me on an old hotrock 20. Without washer, forward pedal was not catching immediately and spring was catching while back pedaling.

[@geoffreyford2010]

Qq11111111

[@MentalMagic]

Omg, I've been looking for a long time for this omg, thank you so luch

[@Stackedbmx]

Your welcome, glad we can help

[@zaffero77]

Me too! I thought I to get an adapter for a single freewheel sprocket like I did in the 80’s which now is impossible to find. Awesome! 👍🏻

[@mundodrifts2682]

Your the best ty now I have kind of a box god bless,😇😇😇

[@jonathanh.9661]

Man thank you so much for posting this video. Surprisingly none of my local bike shops knew how to disassemble a coaster break and make it into a free well LOL. I watch the Video twice and then it took me about 30 minutes from start to finish while pausing your video to get everything knocked out. Very much appreciated

[@andybarrett6472]

So cool. Ill use this to convert some 1985_40 lb magnesium Lester mags in to a free coaster. Mine has 4 inner pads instead of 2.

[@Stackedbmx]

Do it

[@skdrcr]

Gonna try this on my songs haro shredder tonight

[@JohnDoe-cd6ro]

What's the purpose of a free coaster?

[@Stackedbmx]

You can roll backwards and not have to back pedal. On a coaster brake you would hit the brakes if you pedaled backwards

[@amandawatts3346]

So I'm trying to fix up a couple bikes for my girls. They aren't in need of BMX mods per se, but both girls have asked for hand brakes instead of coaster brakes. I'm pretty handy, but I've never done mechanic work before (more woodworking/construction type stuff). Would it work to do this mod to rid their bikes of the coater brakes and then I could install front and rear hand brakes? I've found tons of videos like yours, explaining how to make it a freecoaster. (Though yours helped explain it best to someone who's not already knowledgeable of the mechanics of a bike.) I've also seen several on installing/replacing brakes. However, I can't seem to find any videos or articles on converting a bike from coaster brake system to a hand brake one, and how to do it safely. Thanks!!

[@Stackedbmx]

I would suggest getting the brake on the bike and working before this. Many bikes have a hole in the frame on the top back tube where the brakes can go. You probably want regular caliper brakes. if the hand brakes stop, turn it into a this. I hope this helps

[@nickherntier2140]

Did this and it worked. The problem is, after I pedal backwards, sometimes it take 1/3 to a 1/2 rotation of the crank/sprocket to engage. How can I fix that?

[@Stackedbmx]

Stretch the spring more or you don’t have the washer on it

[@simonlenart6938]

Already had to do some maintenance on mine ive got a motorized bike and the coaster break kept getting in the way. The torque from the engine and the coaster break ended up messing up my tire a bit

[@Stackedbmx]

This helps but the engines damage wheels pretty easy. Try getting a thicker spoked wheel

[@melanielpeixoto]

I have no idea where I screwed up...but after I did this.... Pedaling no longer turns the back wheel 😅 so now the bike is useless......oh boy lol send help

[@Stackedbmx]

Check out the comments on here. They will probably help you

[@buddahmayne9273]

Doing this right now to my motrized bike beach cruiser

[@Stackedbmx]

🚲💨

[@luisjuarez9860]

SO i put it back together and i have to pedal a few times for it to engage, i can pedal back but when pedal fwd it FREE PEDALS.. FOR A BIT THEN ENGAGES..😬😭🙈.. Might i have put the spring backwards or somthing.. I did not put back on the coaster brake ear.

[@Stackedbmx]

Run it back and try it again

[@mattt9131]

Good instructonial video. Just did to my 4 year old's SE Bronco. If you a handy with tools it will take you about 10 minutes. He was ready for a freewheel since about his 3rd time on a bike. Glad I found this as now he can get some more use out of his current bike.

[@Stackedbmx]

Glad it helped

[@scarletblaze]

I DID IT! Thanks for the video. I converted the coaster on my cruiser into a freewheel. The best instruction on the internet for this process.

[@Stackedbmx]

💪

[@eddiebruce8569]

Not going to work on an old school suntour coaster brake with 3 pads!

[@prodkazzz]

when you bend the things on the little spring , do you bend them inwards or outwards.

[@amberkirkwood5621]

When we backpedal it causes the gear to unscrew from the other part inside. This causes the rider to have to pedal forward multiple times to screw it back together before the chain will advance the bike forward. What do we need to do to fix this? Thank you!

[@Stackedbmx]

Watch the video again. You most likely need to stretch the spring or add a washer

[@tiderblanco5089]

Fuck Yeah!!! Thanks for sharing, I understand this video compared to the others. Well done & thanks Badass

[@Stackedbmx]

You are welcome. I hope this helped

[@tezzasbigbuz3933]

Thanks bro saved me buying a new back wheel hahaha I thought it was to do with the rear sprocket both kids bikes are sorted and their first time trying they can ride surprising how much pedal brakes stop kids from learning

[@mtjuan1]

My bike broke

[@Stackedbmx]

fix it

[@robinsheppard6400]

What I want to know is this: how much more complicated is the operation when dealing with an IGH/coaster combo? Specifically, a 7-speed Shimano Nexus hub?

[@circularpizzabox2134]

My daughter will be slamming her shins into the pedals in no time now!Thank you brother.

[@Stackedbmx]

Get it 👊

[@MrBarthology]

Thanks so much. This will save me and my 3.5 year son a lot of frustration in learning him to cycle.

[@Stackedbmx]

Wonderful!

[@KayKay-vc2ii]

Thank you really helpful

[@Stackedbmx]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

[@phuoonq8891]

Sun of beeppp

[@jbautista713]

Will this work for a critical retrospec single speed bike?

[@jk-474]

I have a Skyway rear wheel that I need to do this with. Should it work?

[@Stackedbmx]

Yes

[@xrain099]

What are those bikes your boys riding? Thanks a lot.

[@Stackedbmx]

12” kink roaster

[@americanfamilyfun1873]

Could you plz show how to do it with the pump 14 it dos not Free coast

[@Stackedbmx]

try starting over again

[@brianblack2544]

Thanks for the video. Coaster brakes suck. Especially when teaching kids how to ride.

[@Stackedbmx]

Def

[@joshsmith6700]

Will this work on my beach cruiser as well?

[@Stackedbmx]

Yes

[@itsmethatsit.2934]

Is this something that can be done on regular cruiser bikes? And will it work reliably enough on a motorized bicycle?

[@Stackedbmx]

nothing will work reliable on the infamous rattling motorized bike. If you are having trouble look into heavy gauge spoked beach cruise wheels. We will try and get some on our website for you.

[@itsmethatsit.2934]

@@Stackedbmx was just tossing this idea around because cruisers fit those motors relatively well but they all come with stock coaster breaks, I built one awhile ago but I don’t like the idea of keeping the coaster brake this time around.

[@phuoonq8891]

Even child can fix that too with no pets Say facts

[@Stackedbmx]

haha!

[@jessecox1935]

Im never watching another video on doing this or doing other things on a bike unless it is you video you are awsome

[@Stackedbmx]

Jesse Cox much love ❤️

[@BerserkerNick]

We used to do this to our bikes in the early 90s for riding freestyle

[@diatonicdoug6525]

You should invest in a cone wrench

[@Stackedbmx]

You are correct. It makes it easier. I have one but most viewers don’t so I wanted to show everyone how to do it without one.

[@Drewskii-ridez]

Nice video my rear hub broke last fall and I can't replace it because I'm broke right now but I love riding bikes is there any way you can send me a 20 inch wheel please.

[@aaronwalling1153]

Andrew Hall don’t ask for handouts. Doing so is very unchill. Go mow a couple yards or something and earn a few bucks to buy your own stuff

[@Drewskii-ridez]

@@aaronwalling1153 already got one but ye

[@stickersteve9343]

This is hilarious. What kind of person comments this type of thing? What do you think this is? Some sort of bicycle parts website? How are you not in a mental institution?

[@muriithismuriithis6276]

Great work dude! 3 bike shops all told me I have to buy a new wheel or dump the bike! Took me 20min with your video.

[@manbud66]

The told me I would need a new crank as well as wheel 😮

[@calebaguacate3724]

Instead of throwing out the washer you should put it between the part that u bent and where the bent part usually goes on

[@ragingamindemon8593]

Does the brake arm need to stay on?

[@Stackedbmx]

Yes

[@DennisRobert1]

thank you so much for that vid! I was able to follow along and modify our Cleary Gecko in about 20 minutes

[@Stackedbmx]

That is awesome!

[@southernbustransportation]

Bro thank you for this video! I have like 3-4 BMX bikes and one of them had a coaster brake wheel that would thrust/jerk forward VERY violently whenever I tried to slow down under fast speeds. I took the wheel off and took it to the dining table while watching your video as I made a oil mess everywhere lol I eventually got the coaster brake tab things to end up in the garbage can and now the wheel works with no problem! 😃 Will defiently be subscribing.

[@Stackedbmx]

🤣😭 Rad! Glad we could help

[@Walshie_17]

This helped a bunch

[@Stackedbmx]

awesome

[@jayo523]

Crazy I just got a 12” kink roaster for my daughter and searched how to mod the coaster brake. This was the first video that pops up and it’s the exact bike. Thank you!

[@victoredinian9375]

Steps were perfect. Thank you for all the details! Time for bunny hopping our new pit bike🏆

[@thekryptokids6443]

U broke my bike

[@Stackedbmx]

Run it back. It’s like baking a cake

[@joeylamp_holder2013]

Hey what do u do with the brake arm when u pit it back together?