The hand brake is just cables going down to the same master cylinder at the brake pedal so it works as well as the foot brake. Just whack off the brake peddle and use the hand brake.
Kevin --- In [email protected], "Dan Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > One of the local Region 7 Ercoupers (who is not on the tech list) sent me > this email and I'm not competent to provide much information to him since > I've no experience with the rudder pedal installation (my Coupe has no > rudder pedals and no hand brake). > > If one or more of you can provide the information he is requesting, it would > be much appreciated. Anyway, here's the request; > > <<< SNIP >>> > We are installing rudder pedals in our Ercoupe. The brake pedal has to be > removed to make room for the pedals. My question is: Is the hand brake > strong enough > for maneuvering in close quarters? How have other owners who have fitted > rudder pedals coped with the braking problem? Do you know of any way to > install toe brakes on the rudder pedals? Thanks > Herb Guiness [EMAIL PROTECTED] plane is in Corona > > <<< SNIP >>> > > PS - Frank Nelson has been made aware and will likely provide whatever > insights he can however; we'll take all the 'brains we can borrow' from > those of you who can answer Herb's questions. > > Thanks in advance ! > Dan Hall > N3968H > Region 7 >
