Date:         Sun, 3 May 2009 08:15:30 -0700
Reply-To:     dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: limited slip differential question
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why not just add a second lever and line to the rear.
I did this on a Syncro to be able to work the rear brakes independently.
Some have said it looked stock.

dylan




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From: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Sunday, May 3, 2009 9:33:38 AM
Subject: Re: limited slip differential question

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
>

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