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
> >
>
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> Chris S.
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