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Old 01-22-2010, 06:09 PM   #10
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Re: Emerg brakes & brake locks

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DANGER!! DANGER!! ... someone using the word "Whatever" in the same discussion as 'Brakes'. lol!! 72longbed
Yeah I'm a woman so can get alway with using that...sometimes!

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The big problem I had with them was they often wouldn't release when you flipped the lever, despite numerous shop visits.
I plan on using a driveshaft/transfer case style mechanical e-brake next go around.
No release would be no good; first time I've heard of that being a problem.
Got a link to a dealer or some price$ on the driveshaft style brake? I thought they were really expensive.

BURT4x4 - thanks for the 'real experience' info, that's what I'm after. Not sure I understand where you tapped into the p-valve though
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