Rear Parking Brake, Interesting Solution |
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Rear Parking Brake, Interesting Solution |
andys |
May 28 2015, 11:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
I happened across a photo posted on another forum regarding a rear parking brake solution. It's an interesting idea to an on going dilemma that 914 guys struggle with. I don't know how applicable this might be, or what potential (concept wise) it could have, but thought I'd throw it out there.
The photo is a 4 pot radial mount Wilwood caliper that has been modified to accept cable actuated levers. I can't say if the modification compromises the calipers strength, but it is a cute idea. The modified caliper and hardware is offered by Flyin' Miatas. Andys Attached image(s) |
Dave_Darling |
Jun 24 2015, 10:18 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
The thoughts that I had heard discussed previously were that the mechanical brake would be in addition to a rear hydraulic brake. So you'd have a second mechanical-only "spot caliper" to act as your parking brake, and the regular hydraulic brake for actually stopping the car.
--DD |
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