[DeTomaso] E brake upgrade?

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

I gotchya

> Gary,i have heard that a few times now.I think the line lock is a not a
> good option,whereas the linear motor looks like the best way to go if
> removing a mechanical lever.
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> --- On Thu, 5/5/11, GW <gow2 at rc-tech.net> wrote:
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> From: GW <gow2 at rc-tech.net>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] E brake upgrade?
> To: "richard bosch" <theemonkey at yahoo.com>
> Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 11:55 AM
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> I had a line lock on mine before I started restoration. The line lock
> was ok for getting mail, changing drivers, etc. Anything longer and the
> line lock would bleed off. Not acceptable for parking brake.
>
> Gary
>
> richard bosch wrote:
>> A few days ago,there was a discussion about eliminating the e brake
>> handle and either using a hydraulic line lock or an electronic actuator.
>> The 2009 no 2 POCA Profiles mentions that Bruce Nardoci did the electric
>> linear motor modification and he is quoted as saying it works rather
>> well.Only one picture which shows a sheet metal box covering the motor
>> by a front chassis brace.The article mentions a more complete write up
>> on the e brake modification in a POCA newsletter from a few years
>> before,but i have yet to find it.
>> I do not know if Bruce is on the list,but i am sure someone could either
>> find the earlier article or get the information from Bruce and post to
>> this list.
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