I'm getting a used Comp 95 with attached brakes. The owner seems to think they can't be pulled off intact - but I haven't seen it yet.

Out of laziness, I thought I'd ask here first if anyone knows a method or link that will let me pull the thing off, instead of have to cut cables(?) or demolish something on it.

Or, is there an effective way to tuck in the thang on the board somehow so it doesn't get in my way (and could come in handy for windless downhill stuff)?

My understanding was that they are removable. But I'll admit to having no actual experience.

I figure that you can put the brake kit on separately, so it should be able to come off. Unless factory or kit installation involves drilling or altering something on the regular board that can't be undone.

You should be able to remove the brakes with a couple of screws. I removed the breaks from my MBS Atom as soon as I got it. You would also have to remove the metal plates from the wheels as well. Check out the MBS website they have the V5 brake installation guide for more details and pictures. Hope that helps!

Hey lad,
I've got the Comp 95x and I removed the brake system myself. I didn't find too difficult. The hardest part was pulling the brake line through the shock coil because it had been assembled that way. Disconnect all the brake parts from the board and trucks and then just slide it apart.

Look here for the the vbrake installation and maintenance manual. http://www.mbs.com/support/Manuals.asp

If you choose to leave the brake in place, you can stretch the cable to eliminate any slack, lay it across the top of your deck so it doesn't interfere with normal binding/foot position and tape it in place so that it's accessible when/if you decide to use it.

I've seen riders that secure the cable and brake to their back leg, but your connected to the board at that point and unless you would use velcro or some easy disconnect mechanism it can be a pain when getting on and off the board.