Hand Brake Question

[Tbakko]

Had the trike inspected yesterday in preparation for titling. The only thing that is going to cause me some heartburn is how to install an e-brake. My calipers aren't set up for e-brake and my drive line would be very difficult to put a disk brake on. Anyone had to overcome a similar problem and if so what did you do or see done? Attached is a picture of the trike.
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[bs50]

just add a line lock, goes in brake line depress the brake then set the lock depress the brake again and lock goes off.
think i saw one at fisherbuggies.com under $50
hope this helps

 

[bs50]

and nice work on the trike. did you build the fork?

 

[Jenady]

Here is a solution: Brake Locks | MICO, Inc. Item number 02-620-009

I have not installed mine yet.

 

[Tbakko]

The e-brake needs to be separate from the hydraulic system, in other words, it can't depend on the brake lines to operate, just like your car's e-brake. I think I am going to have to change my calipers to accept mechanical e-brake cables.

 

[cscsonny]

Is the e-brake required for inspection? If not,I would think putting it in park and using a velcro strip around the front brake lever would hold it.
My question would be,what are your plans for getting it off that rolling table when completed? It looks very heavy.
God job on your build.

 

[Tbakko]

Yes the e-brake is required to pass inspection and I won't have a hand brake. I estimate the weight at around 1400#, my son works for a towing company so he can lift it off the cart with his truck. Thanks for the kuddo's, it has been fun building it & I look forward to upgrading it after it's done & I find things that I want to change.

 

[Aussie Annie]

Have you solved your e-brake problem yet?

 

[DTR 11TG]

What about a set-up like the one found on this link.

PinionMountedPB

or

http://www.einstyn.com/einstyn-chevelle-parts.htm

 

[DTR 11TG]

Tbakko, did you figure out something for a parking brake, inquiring minds want to know? bozo :wave4:

 

[bustedwing]

92, the pinion mounted set up will only work if both rear tires are on solid traction. If one is sliding the other will not stop. I like the idea due to not using normal brake hydraulic channels.

 

[Aussie Annie]

Helloooooo :wave4: anybody home?? Waiting to see if the problemo got solved:gah:

 

[Oldmsocko]

Just as a point of interest the rear hand brake on the TG is a parking brake not an emergency brake.

 

[DTR 11TG]

Just as a point of interest the rear hand brake on the TG is a parking brake not an emergency brake.

I guess that makes you & I very smart because that is the very term I used!!!!:wave4::Shrug::gah:

 

[DTR 11TG]

Helloooooo :wave4: anybody home?? Waiting to see if the problemo got solved:gah:

ME WAITING TOO!!!:wave4::gah::gah:

 

[sellect]

Me too, waiting because I plan to remove my almost "useless" parking brake.:wave4:

 

[Aussie Annie]

Me too, waiting because I plan to remove my almost "useless" parking brake.:wave4:

Dang thing is law here.... so it's gotta stay :gah:

 

[Tbakko]

Sorry it took so long to respond to all your posts. I haven't figured it out yet, but I talked to a bike builder in my area & he said that the e-brake won't stop me from getting it titled.

 

[DTR 11TG]

Thanks for getting back with us.:wave4:
Let us know what you end up using or we will
HOUND
you
AGAIN! :xszpv: