BRAKES...HELP

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Rapid Randy Baker
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Postby Rapid Randy Baker » Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:57 pm

Rocky, we just put that very one on our new car. It is a nice piece. 8)
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Postby pro70z28 » Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:08 pm

Stupid Question Time:~~~~~

Having never driven a hand brake car, what is the advantage over a foot brake? Is it just a master cyl. location deal or is there more to it than that? :shock: :roll:
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Postby Solid Rock » Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:16 pm

pro, I'm not sure but I think they started using hand brakes because there isn't room for a foot brake and clutch pedal in open wheel cars.

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Postby pro70z28 » Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:21 pm

I figured it might have somethin' to do with limited space. Master cyl, linkage, foot travel or "D" all of the above. Thanks Rocky.
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Postby Novel-T » Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:33 pm

Yup,"D"

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Postby Solid Rock » Sat Feb 17, 2007 10:13 am

Rapid, Is that mounting stud a solid piece or is it made from tubing?

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Postby Rapid Randy Baker » Sat Feb 17, 2007 10:21 pm

Rocky, it is a solid chunk, you mill it off where you want it to fit the chassis tube. 8)
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