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Reply #15August 25, 2012, 04:01:57 pm

danster

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Re: MK1 Disc Brakes?
« Reply #15 on: August 25, 2012, 04:01:57 pm »
whats the want for a hydro hand break?

If it is setup correctly then it can be a more powerful brake than just using the cables.
This is useful if carrying out handbrake turns around cones in autotests, or other events where breaking the back end of the car away is desired to set the car up for a corner. Generally gravel rallies and that sort of thing.

Reply #16August 25, 2012, 05:54:38 pm

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Re: MK1 Disc Brakes?
« Reply #16 on: August 25, 2012, 05:54:38 pm »
well addig a hydro rear "lock" imo can be a good thing... summit racing sells lock valves that require a key to unlock... press pedal down.. push button on lock.. locks the rear pressure to rear wheels... take foot off brake and still applied...

why... theft deturent... unless the pop a bleeder ree.. no turn...

case where this may be god... my next mk purchase... no roof/doors to "locj it up" and ignition switch not that hard to disable... so cold mean my car still sittin there when time to go home...

Reply #17August 30, 2012, 05:42:45 pm

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Re: MK1 Disc Brakes?
« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2012, 05:42:45 pm »
whats the want for a hydro hand break?

If it is setup correctly then it can be a more powerful brake than just using the cables.
This is useful if carrying out handbrake turns around cones in autotests, or other events where breaking the back end of the car away is desired to set the car up for a corner. Generally gravel rallies and that sort of thing.

wow.. i feel dumb now.

totally forgot how much i use the e-brake on gravel roads when im in my beater cars.. and ive snapped a few cables because of it!

yes, i can see how the hydro e-brake would be nice..
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