yeah thats a samurai cag - i used to have the same. 39cc engine.
for the brakes take the calipers off and run a drill bit about .5mm bigger through it to loosen them up then re-adjust and they work fine.
i think you asked about upgrades - every CAG part fits on them. a bigger carb, full circle crank and headkit + exhaust will get them moving. probably get everything for <$150.
this is a vid of the old samurai i used to have with the upgrades - they go plenty fast but accelleration is pretty bodge.
YouTube - samurai cag (i did get busted by the cops a few rides after that if you were wondering, so dont ride on the street

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