I think in our case it would be best to leave the lock buttons intact so that we would still have a parking brake function. I wonder if anyone on the list has tried this second e-brake thing? Warren in Santa Fe 88 Westy On Sun, May 3, 2009 at 7:33 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > I think it's a great idea if you can retain the parking brake function. > > On 5/3/09, Warren Lail <wklail@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks to all who answered. I'm better equipped to make a decision now > (I > > like the TBD LSD option, not sure how much dAAryl charges to build one). > > > > Regarding the mention of an extra emergency brake, an acquaintance of > mine > > who used to raced baja stuff installed a second emergency brake lever > right > > next to the original. The lock buttons were removed, so he could reach > down > > between the seats and with one hand lift or release the levers to shift > > traction from one wheel to the other. Apparently the cables were > shortened, > > because he only had to lift them a little to have the desired effect, > i.e., > > he could grasp both levers simultaneously and rock his hand side to side > to > > shift traction. Wonder if this would work in a Vanagon? > > > > Warren in Santa Fe > > 88 Westy > > > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > Chris S. > Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" > |
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