 Coaldalecar
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02-17-12 09:26 PM - Post#2191867
In response to CharlieC
Do you consider them to be one and the same?
Yes I certainly do. I realize our old cars had emergency brakes but I don't think too many people think of them as such these days. New cars do all have Parking Brakes that are not meant to stop them.
Alan Klassen, High River, Alberta, Canada
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Charlie57
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02-17-12 11:27 PM - Post#2191897
In response to Coaldalecar
Charlie,
Yes, I meant electric because the actuator is a 12 volt powered device. You would use a toggle switch to work it, however it will take up to 10 seconds for it to completely engage.
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 2Loose
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02-18-12 10:46 AM - Post#2192022
In response to Charlie57
Charlie57,
Yes, this looks like a reasonable way to apply a parking brake, but as mentioned above, I like the idea of an "emergency brake". I did pick up on the expressed idea of the Lokar style brake alongside the driver's seat, and am installing that on my 55 gasser, as I do want an emergency brake.
Sat in the car and reached down and that is a very convenient location for an emergency brake, it gives you lots of "yank up" power for braking! And it will work well for parking, the handle is not in the way when getting in and out of the car.
This thread has lead to some great ideas, thanks for starting it!
Willy
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 jeffs55
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02-19-12 09:47 AM - Post#2192451
In response to 2Loose
Instead of having a toggle switch (either on or off) you could mount a rocker what would allow you to apply the brake as much as you want, when you want.
You don't want to instantly lock up the rear brakes in a panic.
Thus maintaining the use as "emergency" brake.
Have the switch in a place that's easy to reach in case of emergency.
Of course, if you lose electrical power it won't work.
A 9 volt back up battery could be installed or a 12 volt recharagle with an on-board recharger, I guess.
But if you're running with sissors anyway....does it really matter? 
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02-20-12 01:07 AM - Post#2192792
In response to jeffs55
dumb question here, what would happen if you left the motor on too long? would it snap the rear cable? how would you know the motor was on too long? Could you hear the motor start to groan while you are stressing your e-brake cable?
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Charlie57
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02-20-12 05:10 AM - Post#2192807
In response to leon phelps
The actuator is either on or off. When you hit the button it will go the length you have set and lock in place.
We used these to lift 50" TVs above the counter tops, if the power went off the TV stays in the upright or open position.
Charlie
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