This is a skateboard that I modified to have 4-wheel braking. The aluminum frame was designed and analyzed using SolidWorks then cut with a waterjet cutter. The brake are activated by shifting bodyweight to the tail of the board.
Overview of modifications.
Rear brakes
Springs and cables attached to brake pedal.
Top of BrakeBoard
Close-up of how brakes are activated.
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BrakeBoard